Direct Drive vs. Idler Drive vs. Belt drive


I'd like to know your thoughts on the strengths and weaknesses of each drive system. I can see that direct drive is more in vogue over the last few years but is it superior to the other drive systems? I've had first-hand experiences with two out of the three drive systems but looking to learn more.
scar972

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At one point the guy who invented the wheel had 100 % of the world supply of wheels. Despite that I don't think we'll see wooden wheels on an F1 car in the future.

The first wheel was innovative and rearranged human society, but the wheel has moved on. Things have moved on elsewhere. It is good to honour past achievement. It is also good to honour future refinement.