u/Coven_Evelynn_LoL

Everywhere seems to be raising the price of bikes and STATE Bicycle even states that they will be billing you for tariffs they don't hide it they tell you upfront they are passing on these tariffs to the consumer, other companies hide it and just increase the price of the products.

Bikes that were $1200 are now $1350, the supreme court ruled that tariffs are ILLEGAL but Trump administration said they don't care what the court says and they will charge tariffs anyways because no one can stop them.

Gone are the days when the law meant something.

I wanna build my very own Belt Drive Bike a custom one with specs that I want like single speed belt and Carbon Fiber wheelsets etc.

I know surly has E-Coat paint protection on it's frame inside and out like how automotive is done but surly doesn't make belt drive frames sadly.

Someone here said to get SOMA so looking for reviews on this.

I know it's only a dream but what a beautiful dream and the day that happens I will be building my own Gates Carbon Belt Drive bike from scratch I already learned how to build 90% of a bike myself yesterday I learned to build a entire wheel from scratch, what a beautiful experience.

I have an idea of a custom Surly Belt drive bike to get that GOD LIKE STEEL IS REAL smooth ass ride.

I thought of even going as far as buying a straggler and getting a professional to cut the frame chain stay or whatever and install the joiner but I am unsure if that would be a good idea

Ooh but what I dream I would be building a custom carbon fiber wheelset with a Alfine 11 hub from scratch. I learned everything from youtube and reddit and I can repair my own bike now it's such a great hobby.