Simplicity / Riccar Poly-V ...
$13.99
Product details
The Riccar and Simplicity R10P runs a ribbed poly-V belt rather than a flat one, and part B014-1200 is that belt, sized to match its pulleys.
Multiple small ribs running the length of a poly-V belt give it more surface contact than a flat belt of the same width, so it typically holds its grip through more hours of use before slipping becomes a problem. It is not immune to wear, though, and a rib surface that has gone shiny or smooth transmits noticeably less power than one still showing texture, well before the belt has visibly stretched.
Once grip does go, the result looks like any other belt failure: the roller turns too slowly to lift carpet pile properly, or stops turning altogether, even while suction at the hose reads unchanged.
- Part: B014-1200, poly-V belt
- Fits: Riccar R10P, Simplicity R10P
- Construction: ribbed poly-V profile for a wide, low-slip contact patch
- Tip: inspect the belt every few months for stretching or cracking
Fitting the replacement is no different from any other drive belt in this class, provided the old one comes away cleanly. Double-check that your machine reads R10P on its data plate before placing an order, and while the old belt is out, compare it against the new one for width and rib count rather than trusting the two to look alike at a glance.







