Where to get belts other than Evolve website?

I am sure there are other places to get a belt for my gen 2 bamboo, $25 a pop seems a bit steep for a small belt, that's all haha. (i know this is bamboo GT, but no one uses the other thread).

 

I would like to know a good source also. An additional source for wheels would also be appreciatied. I saw some sources on reddit for both but no confirmations as to whether or not the belts were truly compatible after receiving from shipping.

 

Belts are not to hard to find, try eBay
You need to know the sizes

For GT Street size is 245 5m 15 HTD
For GT All terrain size is 360 5m 15 HTD

 

I just got a couple Bamboo Street belts today from Amazon. About $8 a piece with free shipping.

The same seller has the GT Street and GT AT belts too.

 

I paid about $40 CDN for one of these from Evolve reseller (as a backup) - arghhh

 

Have to love how loyal customers get gouged!

 

Alternative motor and belt prices!!!!! Hot damn I love this community! !!!!

 

Another plus for MetroBoard, they're running 18mm belts vs. 15mm for more durability. Honestly I don't know where he found 18mm belts, I can find 15mm and 20mm but no 18mm. However MetroBoard does not gouge their loyal customers who bought their boards, that are their true backbone. They sell these belts for $12 each which isn't all that much of a markup at all. Same with all their other parts they supply. A person on the ESK8 forum wanted to buy a CNC aluminum rear drive pulley, they're really sweet actually for pulleys. They tried to get around the whole question saying they owned a board made by them and needed a pulley. Metroboard replied back trying to get more details to ensure that the customer was getting the right part. The person got pissed since it was taking so long and eventually gave up and not supplying the board's correct serial ID. It later turned out that MetroBoard saw the thread, replied to it with the details. He said he is happy to sell parts to the DIY community, he's one since 2003, however that there will be a mark up for the support and since they're not a loyal MetroBoard customer. So a pulley that is usually $30 for a MetroBoard customer is $45 for the rest. I honestly like that pricing and support. To support the customers who stay loyal to you, but also to sell parts to others who don't own your board. Pretty cool if you ask me. I don't like companies that gouge their returning customers. Another cool thing they do is they'll take off $100 if you purchase any board in the future for being a loyal return customer. I bought a 1st gen from them, and then bought two more later gens from him. He took off $100 for each of the new gen boards I purchased which was super cool. Always happy to support companies who work with you like that. I don't get any money for this type of talk! I'm just a very happy and pleased customer and wish other companies would follow the same appreciation to the customer that MetroBoard does as an appreciation to loyalty. It goes a long way for both parties.

 

Can you please follow up once you put it on use it? I'd love to order a few. $25 plus $15 shipping is insane from evolve.

 

Great thread guys, very helpful!

 

I ordered these recently:

5pcs HTD5M belt 360 5M 15 length 360mm width 15mm 72 teeth 5M timing belt rubber closed loop belt 360 5M S5M Belt 5M Pulley-in Transmission Belts from Home Improvement on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

Should be here in a couple of weeks. My bamboo gt AT has a tiny crack on one of the belts. I'll make sure to report back when i install it.

 

Did you install it yet? All good?

 

i only ordered it a couple days ago. i havent gotten it yet. Im pretty sure shipping may take some time to get here. ll make sure to post detailed pics between evolve belt and these belts and how they ride.

 

Cool, thanks

 

Any updates on people that got 3rd party belts?

 

I've probably put 200 miles on the belt I got from Amazon so far and it seems to work just fine. Definitely recommend them.

 

Found mine on Amazon. Haven't put them on yet but look to be high quality and perfect match. Think it was 2 for about $18.

 

Another option, based in the UK but they ship worldwide unlike Amazon
245-5M-15 HTD Timing Belt - Bearings R Us | Your Online Bearing Solution
That link is for the 38 tooth belt

 

So if I buy the gt street ones will these work with the 32 teeth drive?

 

I bought these in December and tried putting them on my board, but they're super loose even with the motors pushed all the way out...Anyone else having this problem?