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Old 04-19-2011, 09:40 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Well then again, that belt is pretty thick and stiff and each segment has to frequently change shape, so that could be the efficiency loss. It's a lot like a tire in that regard.
Chains have lubrication providing an advantage over that, and a flat (thinner) belt has less material to change shape at any point on the pulley.
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