Single-chainring 16-speed gears - Introduced by Classified and TRP's Vistar nondrive shifting groupset
Dive into the revolutionary world of the Classified Vistar Powershift 1x16 groupset, a mind-bending collaboration between automotive component maestros TRP and the daring minds at Classified. Last year, they unveiled a game-changing groupset, enticing us with a promise of a 1x15 (or even 1x16, depending on your setup) system. However, it wasn't until recently, just a few months ago, that the public could finally get their hands on it.
If you missed it during Unbound last month, Arno Van den Broeck gave us a sneak peek of this futuristic set-up. Fast forward a few weeks, and BAM! - it's now officially on the market. anticipate shelling out €2800 in Europe and $2900 in North America for this pocket-busting dream machine.
So, what makes this groupset so special? Well, let's dive into the nuts and bolts of it. This bad boy offers an impressive 16 unique gear combinations, thanks to a 12-speed proprietary steel monoblock cassette, Classified freehub body, and KMC X12 chain. Couple that with a range of chainring options, from aero and traditional CRanks, and you've got a recipe for cycling happiness.
This innovative system hinges on a 0.7 ratio (emulating typical 2x chainset ratios), essentially providing a whopping 15 or 16 unique ratios to tackle any terrain head-on. Say goodbye to those tedious, repetitive gear ratios found in traditional 2x systems - every gear is usable here, widening the range to a whopping 530%.
TRP's Vistar gear levers and rear derailleur, renowned for their removable 10,000-shift battery and quick one-hour charge, work in tandem with the Classified Powershift hub. Hop on one of the road or gravel-specific rear derailleurs, and you'll be equipped with a 34 or 40T max cassette capacity, respectively.
Control everything with ease thanks to the CMD 'command system' wireless protocol, ensuring smooth communication between all of the groupset components. Pair all of these components with the TRP CMD app, and you'll be the master of your cycling universe.
The versatility doesn't stop there - choose between QuantumShift and Manual shift modes, giving you the ability to switch between intelligent, automated gear changes and manual control at your fingertips. Imagine the convenience of shifting gears effortlessly, under load, even on the rockiest off-road trails!
Join us as we welcome the age of intuitive, wireless, and limitless shifting. TRP's Yannick Mayer perfectly summed it up, “With Vistar // Powershift, we're ushering in a new era of shifting: intuitive, wireless, and limitless. Our QuantumShift technology takes the guesswork out of gear changes - riders simply shift up or down, and the system intelligently handles the rest." And trust us, it's just the beginning. Stick around for when we delve even deeper into the incredible world of the Classified Vistar Powershift 1x16 groupset!
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Key Features:
- A Wide, Sequential Gear Range: With a 530% gear range, this groupset rivals traditional 2x setups while eliminating the need for a front derailleur.
- QuantumShift Technology: This responsive, wireless system shifts both the rear derailleur and hub's internal gear simultaneously, promoting intelligent, automatically sequenced gear shifts.
- Under-Load Shifting: The Powershift hub allows for seamless gear shifts under load, a feature scarce in chainring shifting.
- Wireless Electronic Operation: The entire system is electronically operated, facilitating speedy and precise gear shifts.
In this pioneering era of cycling, the Classified Vistar Powershift 1x16 groupset showcases an astounding 530% gear range, rivaling traditional 2x setups while eliminating the need for a front derailleur, thanks to QuantumShift Technology. This responsive, wireless system shifts both the rear derailleur and the hub's internal gear simultaneously, promoting intelligent, automatically sequenced gear shifts, even under load.
