Collection: KAPPSTEIN Narrow track Drive train
What does ProLine mean?
“ProLine” refers to a new product line that has been specially developed for competitive sports or for extremely high-performance requirements. All products that are labelled with the add-on “ProLine” have been optimized accordingly. These optimizations include, among other factors, weight, stiffness, durability, functionality, coating or the choice of material. The weight reduction, aerodynamic advantages and improved performance are mainly due to the fact that all ProLine products are designed exclusively for the narrower 11-speed chains (1/2" x 9/128"). We have set new standards in professional cycling equipment with our special coating processes and unique “Round-Teeth-Design” technology (see next article) which is used in the entire ProLine series.
The first product of the series was our Sprocket ProLine, which was developed in preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games in close cooperation with the FES (Institute for Research and Development of Sports Equipment). In the same year, the “Elite” track chainring and the design classic “Ruphus ProLine” for the front drive train followed. With the development of track cycling, more and more professional athletes are using Kappstein's ProLine series components, most notably Kristina Vogel and Stefan Bötticher. The 8bar team competes using Kappstein ProLine chainrings and sprockets both on the road and at various critical mass events. The athletes repeatedly emphasis the ProLine drive's extreme smoothness and durability..
The Kappstein “Round-Teeth-Design” is the evolution of the usual pointed tooth design. Compared to other chainrings, the tooth contour of Kappstein chainrings & sprockets clearly reveals that the teeth are wider and less pointed. The result is more efficient power transmission with an optimal chain fit. Furthermore, this also increases durability, as the chain can be caught and guided by the teeth more easily. The “Round-Teeth-Design” is used for all Kappstein chainrings and sprockets.