Glossy aerodynamics are in, and the unique truss design is out, for the all-new Kogel Pace Kolossos derailleur cage improve. All the pieces you really liked concerning the unique, even the identical worth – simply now sooner than ever with larger pulleys, as soon as once more extra stiffness from a brand new aerodynamic CNC-machined design, and even new Cerakote colours for a extra understated aesthetic.
Kogel Pace Kolossos is a stiffer, extra aero derailleur improve
Greater than 5 years in the past ceramic bearing maker Kogel jumped into the outsized derailleur pulley sport with shiny anodized colours and the distinctive Kolossos truss-design that they claimed was 3x stiffer than different derailleur cage upgrades available on the market.
Now they’re again with an developed outsized derailleur pulley improve resolution. It guarantees elevated stiffness for extra exact shifts, a easy machined profile for decreased aerodynamic drag, larger 20T decrease pulleys for diminished drivetrain friction, and extra highway & gravel drivetrain compatibility.
“Kogel was based on the precept of constructing riders sooner and bikes extra environment friendly. The brand new Pace Kolossos delivers all the features and strong reliability we’re recognized for with the fashionable aesthetic and customization choices discerning cyclists demand.”
– Ard Kessels, Kogel founder
What’s new?
Not taking it fairly so far as the fully-cowled Aero Kolossos, this new Pace Kolossos guarantees smoother airflow and a extra built-in look with trendy bikes and their ‘modern’ derailleurs. Kogel says it’s stiffer than ever, nonetheless making it the “stiffest design available on the market for exact shifts regardless of how onerous you’re pedaling on the roughest gravel programs“.
We haven’t seen the bottom of it, however Kogel says the brand new Pace Kolossos is “as gentle as ever” averaging 98g, so it possible nonetheless consists of some advanced weight-saving machining on its inside faces, too.
Apart from the brand new aero look, the Pace Kolossos additionally upgrades one further tooth to 20T for the brand new outsized aluminum decrease pully. Higher cogs nonetheless are both 12T or 14T relying on the derailleur mannequin.
Tech particulars
All aluminum pulleys nonetheless spin on premium Kogel ceramic bearings with dry condition-specific Street bearing seals for the bottom attainable friction. Kogel additionally affords Cross bearing seals individually, you can swap in place for normal driving in moist or dusty situations.
Drivetrain compatibility
- Shimano 12sp – Dura-Ace, Ultegra & 105 (each Di2 & mechanical)
- Shimano 11sp – Dura-Ace, Ultegra & 105 (each Di2 & mechanical)
- Shimano GRX – all 2x variations 11sp & 12sp (each Di2 & mechanical)
- SRAM Purple AXS E1 12sp (newest 2024 model)
- SRAM 12sp – Purple AXS & Power AXS (Rival AXS compatibility, coming quickly)
*reminder, you’ll most likely have to additionally purchase a brand new chain should you set up one in every of these rather than the unique inventory derailleur cage.
Kogel Pace Kolossos – Pricing, choices & availability
The brand new Kogel Pace Kolossos is obtainable to suit just about all the newest and former era Shimano and SRAM highway bike and 2x gravel bike drivetrains (see full checklist above). It formally replaces the unique truss design, which seems like it will likely be phased out when inventory runs out (and is presently accessible at a $100 low cost).
Pricing begins at $500 in customary black or uncooked aluminum anodized finishes.
A restricted Black Gold Cerakote launch version seems to promote for a similar worth whereas they final.
However then particular version Cerakote colours will price an additional hundred bucks. And absolutely customized Cerakote colours will even be attainable, bringing the worth as much as $650. You’ll be able to even get a customized color-matched Kogel backside bracket if you wish to make your bike look further fancy. *Customized ano & Cerakote colours will add per week or two to deliveries.
The brand new Pace Kolossos is in inventory and delivery now, instantly from Kogel.
