We got a sneak peek at the Norwegian Kindernay internal gear hub a few years back with its unique modular SWAP hub shell & hydraulic shifting. But it’s probably the thru-axle that makes it a likely upgrade for your modern trail or fat bike to the hassle-free, low maintenance of an internal gear hub, not to mention that super-wide and evenly spaced 543% gearing range.
Now the XIV is available, as is the newer fat bike version, plus new & improved shifters & eMTB e-bike compatibility since we last caught up with Kindernay…
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