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Bicycle Bob · 05-02-2009, 11:47 PM

The old "silent chain" as used on camshaft drives can be 98% efficient. That might save 2 or 3% over a belt drive or roller chain. If you think custom hardware is worth it for that, maybe you want to go to a flat steel belt, which can hit 99%.

05-02-2009, 11:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bicycle Bob EcoModding Apprentice Join Date: May 2008 Location: N. Saskatchewan, CA Posts: 1,805 Appliance White - '93 Geo Metro 4-Dr. Auto Last 3: 42.35 mpg (US) Stealth RV - '91 Chevy Sprint Base Thanks: 91 Thanked 460 Times in 328 Posts	The old "silent chain" as used on camshaft drives can be 98% efficient. That might save 2 or 3% over a belt drive or roller chain. If you think custom hardware is worth it for that, maybe you want to go to a flat steel belt, which can hit 99%.