Carbon Drive Belt Tension Tool User Reviews

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  • The previous one was so much better

    The previous version of this app was amazing.

    I used it on car and motorcycle belts.

    This latest version is utter rubbish. The best of three system throws some amazingly wild results to the point you lose faith in this app and just go looking for another.

    I’m not risking my engine to this app. No way.

    Id say to anyone just avoid this app in its current guise, whereas a year ago id have recommended it to anyone.

    I’d really just stay clear and as said, no way I’d risk an engine rebuild because of this now currently substandard product.

    Gates- please look at what last years app was doing and try and analyse where you’ve gone so wrong.
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  • Doesn’t work, erratic measurements

    Plucking the belt I get anything between 39 and 87 at the same spot. Obviously not a reliable way to measure tension.
  • Crashes on startup

    iOS 14.3. App needs updating. Useless now.
  • Crashes while using.

    App does the job well when running. Crashes in use though. Time for an update guys. Not a good reflection for Gates as a company. Update please to fix issues.
  • Does the job!

    This is a good tool if you don’t have access to Gates Krikit gauge or Eco Tension tester. Variations to a degree are to be expected. It is the nature of slight variations in cranks, bb’s, chainrings and sprockets.
  • Tandem belts

    Please update to cover the 174T belt with smaller 4bolt pulleys now being put on tandems.

    Thx
  • Crashes on opening

    No longer opens. Crashes immediately upon opening. It worked in the past.
  • Perfect for engine timing belts etc

    I use this app regularly when setting tension on timing belts and other automotive drive belts. Very accurate more so than expensive belt frequency instruments.
  • Interface

    Dark blue text on a dark background is really hard to read.
    Should have clear images or short video showing exactly where to hold and how to pluck belt.
    Feels like it was designed by engineers and for people who already know what they are doing, not for the first time user.
  • Great Tool for Frame Builders

    Great App!

    Needs a few updates based on current product offering.

    Tension feature works great!

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