The Categorized specialty is in fact 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 sleek gearing steps of 2x, with a extra full Categorized resolution…
Categorized Powershift provides 1x cranks, chainrings & extra!
Categorized says their new cranks and chainrings have been developed to “seamlessly increase our ecosystem, providing even higher compatibility and integration.” Since many aftermarket adopters of the Categorized Powershift 2-speed internally geared hub system are shifting away from standard 2x drivetrains, they already want to seek out 1x crankset different. Maintaining it inside their ecosystem helps Categorized strengthen their Powershift drivetrain model. They usually purpose to supply a light-weight premium carbon 1x crankset resolution 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 suitable 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 (brilliant purple is for professional athletes solely)
- 182g claimed weight (50T)
Extra cassettes, greater 583% gearing vary!
On the cassette entrance, extra Categorized cassette choices is all the time an excellent factor, since their distinctive hub design locks customers into their very own proprietary cassettes. However Categorized is doing a stable job of making much more gearing choices. The large information right here is the addition of three completely 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 large good thing about shifting to that 10-tooth is to get further top-end velocity on gravel & mountain bikes which can be restricted to smaller chainrings because 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 Purple 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 incorporates 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 Categorized’s Powershift CD27 hub. So if you have already got a Powershift setup, take an in depth look to substantiate compatibility.
Categorized Powershift crankset & drivetrain additions – Pricing, availability & choices
The whole new Categorized 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 that you could’t get that brilliant purple Aero Chainring except you get sponsored by Categorized.