Kindernay versus 11-42T for Hydra, worth the money?
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My understanding is that
1. Kindernay has higher gear range than an 11-42 cassette.
2. It is easier to swap out and maintain. Looks like it is much stronger than a cassette in WW tests.
3. Looks like WW is working on a belt solution for it - so you will have the option of upgrading to the belt drive for it when it is available.
Overall, big step up from a performance and drivetrain perspective.
1. Kindernay has higher gear range than an 11-42 cassette.
2. It is easier to swap out and maintain. Looks like it is much stronger than a cassette in WW tests.
3. Looks like WW is working on a belt solution for it - so you will have the option of upgrading to the belt drive for it when it is available.
Overall, big step up from a performance and drivetrain perspective.
Thank you. If the belt drive is backwards compatible without a full value ($1500) complete repurchase price when they come out with it I'm totally in. The Bafang motor is a beast and could probably eat most chain drives if not properly utilized. Please keep them coming folks. Thanks.
Deacon Blues
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@pennybags, I was under the impression that the Kindernay hub came a chain or belt option: https://electricbikereview.com/forums/threads/kindernay-chain-or-belt.41271/
Pushkar didn't mention that the belt option was not available yet in the threat I linked to.
Pushkar didn't mention that the belt option was not available yet in the threat I linked to.
onlineaddy
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Hydra doesn't take a belt (at this time).
Deacon Blues
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Whoops, I'd forgotten this was for the full suspension Hydra. I'm thinking of the Helios I ordered.
ecotrichammer
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Did u end up getting kindernay?
I did end up selecting it on the order. I'm sure I'll love it when I try it.
ecotrichammer
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How long do you think it will last? 10000 miles?
While I have no experience with it yet, I'm thinking more like 100,000 miles
ecotrichammer
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lol! No joke. wow. Worth the $1500, I'm still debating on that or the regular. My configs come out to be 8K for an ebike.
