The Categorised specialty is after all their distinctive 2-speed hub. However this new expanded assortment of a 1x crankset, aerodynamic chainrings, and expanded cassette choices could also be simply the factor to assist extra riders undertake their digital 2x drivetrain. The aero & simplicity advantages of 1x with the graceful gearing steps of 2x, with a extra full Categorised answer…
Categorised Powershift provides 1x cranks, chainrings & extra!
Categorised says their new cranks and chainrings have been developed to “seamlessly develop our ecosystem, providing even larger compatibility and integration.” Since many aftermarket adopters of the Categorised Powershift 2-speed internally geared hub system are transferring away from standard 2x drivetrains, they already want to search out 1x crankset various. Retaining it inside their ecosystem helps Categorised strengthen their Powershift drivetrain model. They usually goal to supply a light-weight premium carbon 1x crankset answer cheaper than most different premium setups.
1x Aero Crankset particulars
- light-weight carbon crankarms
- RaceFace Cinch Direct Mount chainring interface
- 30mm alloy spindle
- 170mm arms solely
- 146mm highway or 154mm gravel Q-factor
- 470g weight declare, 650g with a 50T chainring put in
1x Aero Chainring particulars
- 1x-specific Drop Cease ST tooth profile chainrings,
- 7075 alloy CNC-machined by Wolf Tooth Elements
- chainrings provided in 46, 48, 50, 52 & 54T
- chainrings appropriate with SRAM Flattop & Shimano HG11 chains
- 49.7mm chainline for the smaller ‘gravel’ 46 & 48T rings
- 45mm chainline for the bigger ‘highway’ 50-54T rings
- anodized black (vivid purple is for professional athletes solely)
- 182g claimed weight (50T)
Extra cassettes, greater 583% gearing vary!
On the cassette entrance, extra Categorised cassette choices is all the time a great factor, since their distinctive hub design locks customers into their very own proprietary cassettes. However Categorised is doing a stable job of making much more gearing choices. The large information right here is the addition of three totally different new 10-40T cassette choices that mixed with their 2-speed hub ship an enormous 583% gearing vary, whereas additionally decreasing gearing steps in comparison with standard 1x setups.
One other huge advantage of transferring to that 10-tooth is to get further top-end pace on gravel & mountain bikes which can be restricted to smaller chainrings as a result of body clearance points.
The brand new 583percent10-40T cassettes are available three variations:
- 12-speed gravel & MTB for mechanical SRAM Eagle derailleurs
275g claimed weight (10-12-14-16-18-20-22-25-28-32-36-40 gearing) - 12-speed T-type gravel & MTB for digital SRAM Transmission derailleurs & flattop chains
288g claimed weight (10-12-14-16-18-20-22-25-28-32-36-40 gearing) - 13-speed T-type gravel for the most recent digital SRAM Pink Xplr derailleur & flattop chain
279g claimed weight (10-11-12-13-14-16-18-20-23-26-30-35-40 gearing)
There’s additionally a 4th new cassette, a 12-speed 10-35T for gravel however with tighter all-road-ready spacing. It nonetheless includes a 525% vary on par with the most recent Eagle setup at a claimed 243g (10-11-12-13-14-16-18-21-24-28-32-36 gearing).
The trick to those new cassettes with a 10T small cog is that they require Categorised’s Powershift CD27 hub. So if you have already got a Powershift setup, take an in depth look to verify compatibility.
Categorised Powershift crankset & drivetrain additions – Pricing, availability & choices
The whole new Categorised 1x carbon crankset and chainring combo will set you again 450€.
Phrase is that each one of those new cranks, rings & cassettes can be found now – though in restricted numbers at first. The one exception is which you can’t get that vivid purple Aero Chainring until you get sponsored by Categorised.
