Curious Belt Drive Sunshine

Submitted by Brian R. on Fri, 02/05/2016 - 14:26

I have been sent photos of a Sunshine Waterloo kid's belt-drive bike. I think it's what they used to call a "sidewalk bike." It seems to take a regular automotive fan belt. Is it very rare? I wonder, was it a failed experiment or were these made by other manufacturers as well? I imagine the sole purpose was to keep the cost down - comments? I will try to post photos.

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Submitted by Dave Brown on Fri, 02/05/2016 - 15:56.

I had and restored one of the belt drive bikes many years ago and have seen a few others.

Submitted by locomotion on Fri, 02/05/2016 - 19:36.

i have seen 3 of those in the last 3 years