Comments on: The Kindernay XIV Hub: A 14 Speed Internally Geared Rohloff Competitor?

By: Rob W

Rob W — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 13:23:00 +0000

Need a 32 hole version…

By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com

Alee | CyclingAbout.com — Fri, 17 Mar 2017 00:10:00 +0000

In reply to Dick.

While I agree with your points, there are pros and cons to both setups.
– You can transfer this between bikes.
– It doesn’t need a specially-designed frame.
– It’s lighter than a crank-based gearbox.
– It has a narrower crank q-factor.

By: Dick

Dick — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 13:37:00 +0000

Why have the gears in the wheel?
Seriously would it not be better to have the hub sitting on the crank?
You could use any old wheel you want.
The gears are out of harm’s way.
Swap wheels easily.
Reduce the size of the front chain ring to reduce bottoming.
Take chain up and over and allow the chain stays up.

Lots of options to make a simpler and more robust bike.

By: Csendes Márk

Csendes Márk — Sat, 11 Feb 2017 04:08:00 +0000

In reply to Andrzej Brandt. A motorbike type master cylinder and a cable operated adapter could solve this problem.

By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com

Alee | CyclingAbout.com — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 23:55:00 +0000

In reply to Mirosan. I've found that it's not necessarily the spoke count that matters. It's a matter of using an ultra-stiff rim in combination with even spoke tension. While the hub is obviously not intended for bicycle tourers, I'm still keen to give one a go!

By: Mirosan

Mirosan — Mon, 23 Jan 2017 22:33:00 +0000

Hmmm, what do we think about the 28 spoke only spec? Personally I’m going from 32 spokes to 36 to build my mext set of touring wheels. 28 may be good on mtb bikes as the support vehicle s just a few km away but touring? Any thoughts?

By: Norbert Münch

Norbert Münch — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 07:41:00 +0000

In reply to kamaz. Doubtful. The early bird price is already higher than that of a Rohloff.

By: Alee | CyclingAbout.com

Alee | CyclingAbout.com — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 10:45:00 +0000

In reply to Ionut Zmeu.

It’s working for me: http://www.kindernay.com/product/2017-kindernay-xiv-og-beta-program-kun-norske-kunder/

By: Ionut Zmeu

Ionut Zmeu — Sun, 23 Oct 2016 00:33:00 +0000

Were can I preorder please?
On the site is not working.tx

By: Andrzej Brandt

Andrzej Brandt — Sat, 22 Oct 2016 08:57:00 +0000

I am little worried about the way shifter works – by fluid in the cables. Well, there is a reason why bikepackers/offroad cycle tourists choose mechanical disc brakes rather than hydrualics. Because they are not reliable in hard terrain and during long hauls. Anyway, hope norwegians pull off a great product, and then more companies would like to engage in this market niche.