Belt drive maintenance

Belt drive inspection

In order to keep your belt drive in optimal working condition, periodically check that the belt drive is clean and free of debris, and there are no cracks or missing teeth in the belt. If the belt does get dirty while riding in adverse conditions, wipe it down with a clean rag or use a toothbrush to remove any debris.

Belt drive adjustment

Unlike regular chain drives, belt drives do not stretch over time, and should not require any adjustment. The belt drive tension on the RadKick should be configured for optimal performance right out of the box.

However, if the belt ever breaks, makes noise or slips off the rear sprocket while riding, we strongly recommend you take your ebike to a reputable mechanic for service, as belt drives require specialized tools and experience to install and adjust properly.

Removing the belt drive for rear wheel maintenance

Unlike a chain drive, belt drives cannot be taken apart for service. If you ever need to install a new belt, you must "break" the frame to mount the new belt on the rear wheel and chainring.

1. Use a 5 mm Allen wrench to remove the frame splitter bolt on the seat stay (see diagram).
2. Position one end of the belt inside the frame to mount on the rear sprocket.
3. Loop the other end of the belt through the opening on the seat stay tube to mount on the chainring.
4. Reinstall the frame splitter bolt to secure the seat stay. 

If you need to remove the belt drive to perform maintenance on the rear wheel, you do not need to break the frame. Simply push the belt drive towards the bike by hand to ease it off the chainring and rear sprocket. Once the belt is off, you can easily remove the rear wheel for any maintenance. After you finish, simply reinstall the rear wheel in the frame dropouts, and then guide the belt drive back on the chainring and rear sprocket by hand.