Custom Gates Belt Drive Conversion | Shimano Alfine 11-Speed Hub Upgrade on a Marino Frame

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Join us for a deep dive into an exciting project at Go Grava! In this video, we convert a Surly Disc Trucker setup to a custom Gates Belt Drive System using a Shimano Alfine 11-Speed Internal Hub. Built on a beautifully designed Marino x Go Grava custom frame (co-designed with Marino Bikes in Peru), this unique build showcases the advantages of a belt drive for smooth, low-maintenance riding.
🔧 Key Highlights:
Overview of the Gates Belt Drive system installation.
Detailed breakdown of the Shimano Alfine 11-speed hub setup.
Custom frame geometry and components for a perfect fit.
Solving real-world issues during the build process.
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🚲 Parts Featured:
Gates CDX Belt Drive
Shimano Alfine 11-Speed Hub
Cane Creek Thudbuster Seatpost
Custom Marino x Go Grava Frame
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[@kristamcnamee6029]

Wow! Thank you for sharing this bike build. Belt drive bicycles have recently caught my eye and I’ve fallen down the rabbit hole. My biggest concern is removing the rear wheel for a possible flat tire. I’ll likely have one built maybe next year. It’s definitely a winter project. They are not uncommon on e-bikes, too. Great job!

[@zrnewf]

What an awesome commuter. That thing is killer. I wish I lived in a town that could support a bike shop. Unfortunately, our town is weird.

[@gograva]

The bicycle is amazing. It has converted my opinion on internally geared rear hubs. This person will use it to do some long distance touring in Europe.

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Hahaha, Bike Farmer is a great watch! Interesting conversion, thanks for the walk through!

[@gograva]

I’ve been watching a lot of his stuff lately!