New Kappstein Chainrings "Remus" and "Ridge"

In 2019, the time has come: Kappstein is expanding its chainring portfolio with a variety of new products. Let’s lay the cards on the table: the range of different chainrings is vast and continues to grow steadily. New applications, new standards, new gear ratios, new demands. Our goal is to cover this range as effectively and sensibly as possible. Since we focus on quality rather than quantity, this challenge is no small feat. The demand for new chainrings, as well as for quality, continues to play a major role, especially in professional sports. On the track, gear ratios are being used today that were hardly imaginable a few years ago. For us, this means evolving in parallel with these needs. Our Elite chainring, for example, is now available with up to 70 teeth. 

With our Fixed Gear chainrings "Elite" and "Ruphus," along with our stainless steel sprockets, we’ve made a name for ourselves in the scene. Our Ruphus has received another upgrade: due to popular demand, it’s now also available in a 47T size.

In addition to the 144mm bolt circle diameter (BCD), the 130mm BCD is widely used in the fixed-gear community. We’re now catering to this with our "Remus" chainring. This chainring, crafted in the familiar Kappstein quality, is a real treat for fixed-gear bikers and bike couriers alike. 

Also in the starting blocks is the new "Ridge" for gravel and cyclocross sports. It’s the first 110mm BCD narrow-wide chainring designed for the widely used 1x11 drivetrain in this field. Additional asymmetric standards, such as 4x96mm and 4x110mm, will follow shortly after the product launch. Weight reduction is achieved through the proven "truss principle," also used in the Elite. The front design comes from designer Alice Kuczminski. With a bit of imagination, you can make out the traces of a tire tread in the dirt. Its elegant look is created by engraving the chainring before, rather than after, coating—a departure from the usual process.

Currently in development is an MTB chainring for various direct-mount systems. And who knows—perhaps not all chainrings will stay round in the future. ;)

More info to come—stay tuned!