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  "path": "/2026/02/21/why-chains-are-still-better-for-bicycles-than-belts/",
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  "textContent": "Theoretically a belt drive makes for a great upgrade to a bicycle, as it replaces the heavier, noisy and relatively maintenance-heavy roller chain with a zero-maintenance, whisper-quiet and extremely reliable …read more",
  "title": "Why Chains are Still Better for Bicycles than Belts"
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