The future of drivetrain technology
No matter how you ride Powershift will improve your experience on the bike.
What is Powershift?
The Powershift hub offers unrivalled shift quality, high gearing range and small steps in between gears combining the benefits of both 1x and 2x.
The Powershift advantage
Unprecedented shift performance, efficiency and aerodynamics. Outperforming traditional 2x systems by far.
150 milliseconds, that’s all it takes
24 gears, small steps, up to 530% of gearing range
Up to 1000 watts
Gain efficiency in all conditions
No need to worry about dirt or rain
Equally light or lighter than a traditional electronic groupset
The most versatile gravel drivetrain. Reliable shifts in all conditions. Wide gearing range without having to deal with large jumps in between the gears.
150 milliseconds, that’s all it takes
24 gears, small steps, up to 530% of gearing range
Up to 1000 watts
Gain efficiency in all conditions
No need to worry about dirt or rain
Equally light or lighter than a traditional electronic groupset
Maintain valuable momentum during climbs and transitions. Shift instantly, under full load and even whilst not pedalling. Less cassette shifting so a straighter and more efficient chain line.
530% increase in gearing range of the compact 11-40 cassette. Small steps in between the gears. Reduced gear grinding and increased cadence efficiency.
The durability and stability of your drivetrain is increased due to the high grade, one piece steel cassette, 10% larger chainring and a shorter derailleur cage.
Shift under load (up to 1000 watts) without compromise. With instant shifting, you’ll never lose precious time during your ride and you can make every pedal stroke count.
Reduce extreme chain lines, which can help increase your overall efficiency and power transfer. Powershift has the ability to optimise your suspension performance.
No need to worry about dirt or rain
Equally light or lighter than a traditional electronic groupset
A shift in thinking for all
Powershift Technology
is available for Road, Gravel, MTB and Urban.
Road
Unprecedented shift performance, efficiency and aerodynamics. Outperforming traditional 2x systems by far.
Gravel
The most versatile gravel drivetrain. Reliable shifts in all conditions. Wide gearing range without having to deal with large jumps in between the gears.
MTB
Maintain valuable momentum during climbs and transitions. Shift instantly, under full load and even whilst not pedalling. Less shifting so a straighter, efficient chain line.
Urban
One launch gear and one cruising gear, able to shift while standing still, lightweight, intuitive and highly efficient.
Loved by the experts
FAQ
Very efficient! More efficient than a 1x setup and as efficient as a 2x setup. Compared to a 1x, less cross chaining is required, sprocket and chainring sizes are larger and thus chain tension, crank and hub bearing losses are lower. Compared to a 2x; the fact that the 0.7 ratio of the hub still uses the large chainring in front, results in 30% less chain tension and thus lower chain, crank and hub bearing losses. On top of this you will experience that you will use the Classified hub much more frequent than a normal front derailleur, this means that in practice you will have less cross chain losses. The hub does not have any additional losses on in the 1:1 ratio, and is designed to have extremely low losses in the 0.7 ratio which are completely balanced out by the big chainring and straighter chainline by using a Classified setup.
The Classified hub has an operational lifespan exceeding the lifespan of a bicycle’s internal systems, and it requires no maintainance.
Bearings are subject to normal wear and can be replaced.
If for any reason you think your Classified product isn't performing as it did when it was new, contact us and we will get you back on two wheels as soon as possible.
(See service & spare parts)
None. The hub's internals are desiged to be maintainance-free.
Wheel bearings are, however, subject to wear as with any other hub, and can be replaced. If you experience play on your Classified hub, contact us and we will get you back on your bike as soon as possible (see service & warranty terms).
Yes, Classified is unique as it can shift under load. You do not have to hold back, or stop pedaling to shift. It is designed to shift even under loads of up to 1000 watts. Futhermore, you can shift while coasting (and back pedaling). And even when standing still - the hub will complete the shift as soon as you start rolling. This all means faster, trouble-free shifting each time, over and over again.
By offering 2 gears in combination with a regular derailleur setup, we can offer both a wide range and small gear steps just like you're used to. But by removing the front derailleur you get the dependability and performance you've always wanted.
Our goal is to optimise the drivetrain for performance. This means efficiency, durability and intuitive functionality. We see chain-based drivetrains as a solid platform to achieve this, but we want to remove its weakest link, the front derailleur, as it lacks dependability. Classified offers a wide gear range combined with small gear steps, which was only possible previously using a front derailleur. This is why the Classified hub is operated just like a regular 2x-setup.