No problem shifting smoothly at all FnF. I can produce far smoother shifts with the Kindernay 14 than I can with other high quality chain and cassette set ups.
I do like to pause pedaling, shift and start pedaling again - no noises from hub. I'll come to a full unexpected stop or slow way down for hikers, stop pedaling, shift down as much as I guess is right - no noises etc. Let's say I slowed and guessing I shifted down too far, after my momentarily pause I start pedaling again and there is zero resistance. Okay, I went down to far, momentarily pause and shift up one or three gears at a time - flawless.
The youtube Kindernay videos say you can shift either up or down while under full load and that you just have to let off a bit to shift in the opposite direction. I'm sure their right but I don't like metal objects making that much noise.
If I missed answering what you asked let me know and I'll try again.
By the way.....I had a 1947 Dodge Power Wagon when I was young that apparently had no sincros (sp). Using a clutch did no good unless you matched the engine and transmission rpm. So after initial attempts to drive it like a modern vehicle I just quit using the clutch accept when stopping and starting. So....whatever works.
Thank you.
By pausing, you are resetting the latency effect.
When you input pressure to the pedals again, is there an assist lag? I'm reading it's a third of a rotation
That latency would produce a dead zone where the IGH can safely shift - a cassette as well.
Those videos - for Kinderny's 160nm max "full load" - are nice. I'm wondering about reducing Torque Sensor's input latency - esp to "instant" as I'm reading some seek. Won't that create problems shifting?
With low latency and a cassette, going warp torque with only couple of teeth engaged, even mentally conditioned where it's second nature - 'pausing an instant' would be no help. You (have to) hit the pedal (to change gears) and bingo, right at the change you have full torque.
But if that's not the case w/ Kindernay, it's a big deal.
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WOW, a '47 Power Wagon (Shades of "The wages of fear" One of my favorite flicks) !!
No synchromesh 'needle bearings' in old PW's. Fond memories. I learned to drive (big stuff) at 15 - 16 in a '53 IH 10 Wheeler - towing a Low-boy, sometimes a Cat (D7?), but usually a Backhoe/ Skiploader. Duce-and-a-halfs are fun. Exactly, where I learned to match revs too.
Uncle's small construction company, had two. Mine: no synchromesh, no power brakes or steering. His, (improved by himself) a '54 tricked out with power everything
and air-conditioning (another Uncle, Chief Engineer of a Tuna Clipper, total Diesel fanatic massaged the engine) and those gears were sacrosanct.
Mine took a block to stop from 30mph. 'Be tough, grip that wheel tight boy' - Hit a bump rip your arm clean out of socket.
When I got decent he let me drive his 'personally built' Big-block El Camino. Much more fun at the edge of control, the start of my High Performance lust.
Happy trails!
Fn'F
