Well, I have to say I love this system. They are quite, strong, reliable and clean (no oil). I believe you get what you pay for and in my opinion, GEBE is the Mercedes of drive systems. I have never snapped a belt, I can't imagine how people do that unless they are using a way too powerful motor or the belt is rubbing against something. My first belt got 4000 miles and it had, I would estimate another 4000 miles of use left on it.