British wheel brand Parcours and Belgian technology company Classified have collaborated to unveil the world’s first Powershift-ready solid disc wheel. This is the latest development from the two companies who announced a long-term technical partnership in January. This wheel and drivetrain configuration combines the aerodynamics from Parcours Disc2 with Classified’s …
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Belgian drivetrain technology company Classified Cycling has announced the launch of a mountain bike-specific Powershift hub system. The new mountain bike product, the Powershift Boost hub, together with Classified’s new 11-40t 12 speed cassette, has a gear range of 530%, the largest of any drivetrain system on the market. Entry …
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British wheel brand Parcours and Belgian technology company Classified Cycling have announced a long-term technical partnership. Parcours wheels are now available with Classified Powershift technology for the full road and gravel range, with more announcements and partnership developments planned for later this year. Powershift-enabled Parcours wheels were also displayed as …
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Belgium-based Classified Cycling has closed a funding round of €22 million led by Active Partners, the investors behind cycling brands Rapha and Evans Cycles. Existing investor Bridford Investments Limited is continuing to support Classified by participating in the round. The company’s investors include Olympic and World Champion riders, Tom Boonen, …
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BikeBiz takes a look at the latest chains, gears and cranks from some of the leading brands in the sector, including Izumi, Gusset Components, KMC, Campagnolo, Shimano, Absoluteblack, Race Face, Cane Creek, SRAM, Classified, Rotor, Sunrace and Praxis This guide first appeared in October’s edition of BikeBiz magazine – get your …
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Powershift drivetrain expert Classified Cycling is pushing for growth in the UK and Eire with an exclusive distribution partnership with Windwave. Classified launched its new hub-only programme at last month’s Eurobike and is aiming for a stronger focus on the growing UK market for 2022 and beyond. Windwave commercial manager …
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Arkansas-based bicycle manufacturer Allied Cycle Works has established an OEM partnership with Classified. Allied is now offering the Able gravel bike with an option to include the Powershift hub. “We’ve been really impressed with the performance and simplicity of the Powershift hub,” said Drew Medlock, CEO of Allied Cycle Works. …
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Classified Cycling, the Dutch innovator in hub gears, has been rapidly expanding its network after introducing the Powershift. Mathias Plouvier, CEO of Classified, explains why he believes this is the innovation that has been lacking in cycling tech
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Officine Mattio has announced that, starting from November 2021, customers will be able to choose the Powershift hub and wheelsets from Classified Cycling on selected OM models. Classified’s 2-speed wireless gearing system, integrated into the rear hub, makes it possible to instantaneously change from one gear to another, under full …
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