Schacht Sidekick Drive Band - 58 Inch Poly
Schacht Sidekick Drive Band - 58 Inch Poly
SKU: SKU: R-23-400057
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The drive band carries the treadle's motion up to the flyer, and it's a wear part. This is the genuine Schacht poly band sized for the Sidekick at 58 inches, and it's the band Schacht specifies for that wheel.
Fits
Every Schacht Sidekick, including folded travel use. The Sidekick spins Scotch tension only, so this one band covers everything the wheel does. It won't fit a Ladybug or a Flatiron, which run their own lengths.
Specs
| Spec | Figure | What it's for |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 58 in | Drive bands are model specific by length. A band off another Schacht wheel is the wrong size, so this is the one to order for a Sidekick. |
| Material | Stretchy polycord | It self-adjusts, so tension stays usable when you move the band to a different whorl groove, and it damps flyer vibration. |
| Drive mode | Scotch tension | The Sidekick's only mode, so there's no second band to choose between and no double-drive option to size for. |
Making it last
Schacht's own guidance is to take the drive band off the tensioner when you're not spinning. A poly band left under tension for months takes a set and stretches out well before it needs to.
When to replace it
A band that's finished slips under load and you can't dial the slip back out with tension. Visible fraying and a band that's gone obviously long are the other two signs. It's a consumable, so keeping a spare in the drawer is normal.
Questions about your wheel
We stock the Sidekick and its parts, so if you're not sure which band your wheel takes, call us and we'll check it against the one on our floor.
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