Kindernay versus 11-42T for Hydra, worth the money?

[mskrone]

Kindernay versus the 11-42T for a Hydra. it's $1,500.00 difference. Educate me on what I'm getting for spending that and why. New to Watt Wagon, not ebikes in general as I have a Biktrix with a Bafang Ultra motor pushing 160 nm.

 

[pennybags]

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.

 

[mskrone]

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]

@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.

 

[onlineaddy]

@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.

Hydra doesn't take a belt (at this time).

 

[Deacon Blues]

Hydra doesn't take a belt (at this time).

Whoops, I'd forgotten this was for the full suspension Hydra. I'm thinking of the Helios I ordered.

 

[ecotrichammer]

Kindernay versus the 11-42T for a Hydra. it's $1,500.00 difference. Educate me on what I'm getting for spending that and why. New to Watt Wagon, not ebikes in general as I have a Biktrix with a Bafang Ultra motor pushing 160 nm.

Did u end up getting kindernay?

 

[mskrone]

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]

I did end up selecting it on the order. I'm sure I'll love it when I try it.

How long do you think it will last? 10000 miles?

 

[mskrone]

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]

While I have no experience with it yet, I'm thinking more like 100,000 miles

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.