"Is there an alternative for the front derailleur, offering the same functionality while getting rid of all the downsides?"
DISCOVER POWERSHIFT
Classified Cyclings POWERSHIFT technology is a 2 speed shifting system, integrated in the rear hub.
This allows you to change gears in a split second, under full load and on any terrain.
Model | CF G19 | CF G30 | CF R35 | CF R50 | Hub + Kit |
Riding Style | Gravel | Gravel/Road | Road | Aero Road | Gravel/Road |
Front Hub | Classified Front Hub | Classified Front Hub | Classified Front Hub | Classified Front Hub | - |
Rim Type | Carbon, hookless, tubeless ready | Carbon, clincher, tubeless ready | Carbon, clincher, tubeless ready | Carbon, clincher, tubeless ready | - |
Rim Depth | 19mm | 30mm | 35mm | 50mm | - |
Rim Inner Width | 25mm | 23mm | 19mm | 19mm | - |
Rim Outer Width | 30mm | 29.5mm | 27mm | 27mm | - |
Spokes | 24 Pillar Spokes | 24 DT Swiss Aerolite SP | 24 DT Swiss Aerolite SP | 24 DT Swiss Aerolite SP | 24H Hub Shell |
Weight (Excluding POWERSHIFT rear hub) | 1160g | 1375g | 1315g | 1415g | - |
Recommended tyre size & max tyre pressure | 35-61c, 58psi / 4Bar | 32-42c, 65psi / 4.5Bar | 25-32c, 120psi/8.3bar | 25-32c, 120psi/8.3bar | - |
RRP | $4699AUD $4999NZD | $4699AUD $4999NZD | $4699AUD $4999NZD | $4699AUD $4999NZD | $2519AUD |