Our Cintura is developed and assembled for the Gates CDN Belt Drive for less maintenance than for example a derailleur bike! Also the Belt Drive is very quiet what gives you a better riding experience. We don’t like compromises so we also choose for the Shimano Alfine-8 gear hub for light riding and also less maintenance. You can also ride in the dark because of the Shimano dynamo hub for front & rear light, so you don’t have to worry about empty batteries. In the end the hydraulic disc brakes gives you brake power and confidence in the city or riding steep descents.