Shimano and Sram have a firm grip on the shifting market for mountain bikes. But there are also alternatives to the drivetrain giants' derailleur systems, such as those from Box Components, TRP or the Italian Ingrid circuit. The Taiwanese manufacturer Microshift now wants to take off in Germany. To this end, Sportsnut is taking over the German sales organisation. The aim is not only to expand the product range, but also to secure the supply of spare parts.
City, road and mountain bike drivetrains with 9 to 11 sprockets are Microshift's speciality. However, a modern twelve-speed drivetrain and expensive lightweight components are missing from the Taiwanese company's portfolio. Instead, Microshift wants to score points with reliability, durability and a favourable price and thus gain a foothold in Europe. The first components will be available from January at Sportsnut to have.
Advent X
Only 10 instead of the modern 12 gears. 11 to 48 teeth is provided by the cassette of the Advent Xthe latest shifting group from Microshift. The gear range is therefore 436 per cent and is significantly lower than the 1x12 drivetrains of the major competitors. However, with fewer sprockets, the cassette should be lighter and at the same time less susceptible to dirt. The cassette is made from hardened steel. A lighter version with an aluminium end ring is also available, but costs a little more. The rear derailleur should also be simple and robust. This is ensured by the steel cage. To save some weight, only the cable guide is made of aluminium. The complete Microshift groupset is available for just under 150 Euro.
Acolyte
Compact, robust and simple technology, the Acolyte make up the difference. The 8-speed drivetrain is designed for use on children's and youth bikes. The eight sprockets of the steel cassette hold 12 to 46 teeth and thus provide the necessary range. The so-called SpringLock Chain Retention can be activated on the rear derailleur using an Allen key. This clutch is designed to prevent annoying chain rattling. 94,97 Euro is the price of the Microshift Acolyte as a set.
