News & Stories
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Posted: July 26, 2024Categories: Road, TT & Tri
Classified's Grand Debut on the World's Biggest Stage
We are thrilled to share the exhilarating news of our monumental debut at the Tour de France! The Tour de France stands as one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world, comparable to the likes of the Super Bowl or Wimbledon. With millions of spectators worldwide, it provides an unparalleled platform for the best and brightest in the sport to showcase cutting-edge technology.
Classified's Role in the Race
One of the biggest teams in the sport, Team Ineos Grenadiers, adopted the Classified Powershift Hub during the final day, which for the first time in many years was the performance-focused environment of a Time Trial.
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Posted: June 28, 2024Categories: Road, TT & Tri
What's the big secret in the Pro Peloton? It's Classified.
After identifying potential time savings from the Classified Powershift system, team INEOS Grenadiers conducted research and testing to confirm its efficacy. The results identified measurable improvements in efficiency and speed and so the team made the decision to incorporate the technology into the equipment list for cycling's most prestigious events. This promised to give riders a competitive edge on the sport's grandest stages.
Historic moment for Classified
The first time the team put the equipment to the 'race test' was during one of the world's greatest stage races, the Giro d'Italia. Team INEOS Grenadiers achieved outstanding results during the first time trial: Filippo Ganna (2nd), Magnus Sheffield (3rd), and Thymen Arensman (4th) secured top-four finishes, with Geraint Thomas also making the top ten.
Our technology offers unparalleled control, efficiency, and reliability, giving professional teams the confidence they need to support their athletes to achieve incredible results.
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Posted: June 12, 2024Categories: MTB & Gravel
Join Ben Koch on an exhilarating journey on RaceThroughPoland
Discover the breathtaking landscapes, challenging trails, and unexpected encounters that made this race truly unforgettable. From gruelling climbs to heartwarming hospitality, this race report captures every twist and turn.
Get ready for a true gravel adventure
The Start
The race began in Zakopane, Poland’s winter capital. At the crack of dawn, our ever-enthusiastic organiser Piko sent us off up a gruelling 20-percent incline toward the first mountain ridge. This initial ascent unveiled stunning views over the city and its snow-dusted peaks, setting the tone for the adventure ahead. At the start of such races, it’s common to see competitors pushing too hard, caught up in the initial rush of adrenaline. Maintaining a steady, swift pace is key, yet many find themselves overtaking only to falter later. I chatted with a few seasoned racers in the first few kilometres, which bolstered my confidence in the event and its organisers. Predictably, I was passed by nearly everyone within the first hour, but I watched them closely, wondering when our paths would cross -
Posted: June 02, 2024Categories: MTB & Gravel
Gravel and Glory: Piotr Havik Secures 4th at Unbound Gravel with Classified
The Classified x Ridley Team fuelled by Foodmaker went to Kansas for Unbound Gravel racing for victory. Winning on the most revered of routes is a dream for every team and athlete, and we were there for the fight.
It takes a team to get on the podium
In what transpired to be an amazing battle, Piotr Havik sprinted to 4th place after an intense 327 km of unforgiving gravel terrain. While Piotr had to do the pedalling by himself, a highly motivated team was with him to support him throughout the ride. A superfast 'F1 pitstop style' wheel change to deal with a slow puncture at a critical moment in the race made all the difference, and although Toby Perry had to quit after 100 miles due to sickness, it did not stop him from taking action in the support car.
Another success story for us was the young Belgian racer Arno Van den Broeck, who received a phone call from Team Manager Nick Sannen just seven days before the race. “Do you want to race Unbound for us? We have a rider registered who, unfortunately, is injured and can’t
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Posted: May 17, 2024Categories: MTB & Gravel
Classified AM Sales manager testing his limits at the Traka 360
Hector Seghers (32) Classified Aftermarket Sales Manager, went to Spain to meet with customers and decided to use the opportunity, participating in the legendary Traka Gravel festival, not the 100k race no, he chose not to race, he and two friends entered into the 360km / 3700m adventure. It was only his second Gravel Race ever and pretty much everything was new for him, the bike, the shoes, the equipment. As a double 70.3 Ironman finisher, Hector knew how to
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Posted: April 17, 2024
Classified and ENVE announce partnership
Customers will be able to choose from a selection of road and gravel wheelsets along with a rolling chassis bicycle build, equipped with Classified’s pioneering internal hub shifting technology.
Classified Cycling will be bringing its proprietary internal hub shifting technology to carbon wheel and frame manufacturer ENVE’s premium products, giving ENVE customers access to new levels of performance on road and gravel.
The global partnership will see several ENVE wheel models outfitted with Classified’s Powershift hubshell. This enables riders to install the system and enjoy the gearing range and versatility offered by a 2x system but with the increased efficiency and aerodynamic advantages of a 1x, as well as the ability to shift under load, for more control. It will allow customers to build a bike from the wheels up with products including the MOG / Melee / Fray, Foundation, SES, and G Series. The system will also be available to purchase as a complete rolling chassis model, where consumers can select their bike build online or through ENVE’s dealer network. This includes options to fully integrate Classified’s Powershift technology with other selections
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Posted: January 24, 2024
Increasing firepower of the gravel team - adding more riders & partners
Under the curious eyes of numerous spectators and cyclists at Velofollies, we unveiled our Factory Gravel Team.
The team, also backed by Ridley, is set to become the first professional factory team in the gravel discipline.
Classified entered the gravel circuit in 2023 as a one-man team with Dutchman Piotr Havik; shortly after Daan Grosemans joined the team during the season. Now the company is lending its name to an additional three British gravel talents: Brits Toby Perry, Annabel Fisher, and Freya Rawlins. -
Posted: January 19, 2024
Introducing the R36, R50 and G42 Carbon Wheelsets
We are excited to announce the release of our new wheelsets, enhancing the climbing, aero, and gravel riding experience. These meticulously designed wheelsets are outperforming market-leading brands in aerodynamic stability.
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Posted: December 12, 2023
Classified Launches Mobile App
Offering seamless compatibility and effortless pairing, the new Classified app ensures easy updates and battery life visibility for the smooth running of all Classified products.
You can download the app now on the App Store or Play Store via this link.
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Posted: November 02, 2023
Classified release new G42 Launch Edition gravel wheelset
Working with launching partners 3T and Ridley, the G42 Launch Edition is now available in very lmited quantities with the Exploro Racemax and Kanzo Fast Replica builds.
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Posted: September 28, 2023
Classified Powershift hub proven to be over 99% efficient
Using the most accurate test conditions ever seen in the bicycle industry, Classified proves that the Powershift hub is over 99% efficient in both the 1:1 and 0.7 gear ratios.
By removing the front derailleur and developing the Powershift hub, Classified set out to create
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Posted: September 25, 2023
Classified's Origin Story with Dr Roëll van Druten
Ever wondered when, where and how Classified's Powershift Technology came into being? We sat down with the inventor of Powershift Technology, Dr Roëll van Druten, to discuss the origins of Classified, the journey from inception in 2013 to today, and what motivated him to reimagine the drivetrain as we know it.