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Swish aerodynamics are in, and the unique truss design is out, for the all-new Kogel Pace Kolossos derailleur cage improve. The whole thing you really liked in regards to the authentic, even the similar worth – simply now quicker than ever with larger pulleys, as soon as once more extra stiffness from a brand new aerodynamic CNC-machined design, or even new Cerakote colours for a extra understated aesthetic.
Kogel Pace Kolossos is a stiffer, extra aero derailleur improve
authentic Kolossos (l) vs. new Pace Kolossos (r)
Greater than 5 years in the past ceramic bearing maker Kogel jumped into the outsized derailleur pulley recreation with shiny anodized colours and the original Kolossos truss-design that they claimed was once 3x stiffer than different derailleur cage upgrades in the marketplace.
Now they’re again with an developed outsized derailleur pulley improve answer. It guarantees greater stiffness for extra actual shifts, a easy machined profile for lowered aerodynamic drag, larger 20T decrease pulleys for lowered drivetrain friction, and extra street & gravel drivetrain compatibility.
“Kogel was founded on the principle of making riders faster and bikes more efficient. The new Speed Kolossos delivers all of the gains and robust reliability we’re known for with the modern aesthetic and customization options discerning cyclists demand.”
– Ard Kessels, Kogel founder
What’s new?
(Pictures/Kogel)
No longer taking it somewhat so far as the fully-cowled Aero Kolossos, this new Pace Kolossos guarantees smoother airflow and a extra built-in glance with trendy motorcycles and their ‘sleek’ derailleurs. Kogel says it’s stiffer than ever, nonetheless making it the “stiffest design in the marketplace for actual shifts regardless of how exhausting you’re pedaling at the roughest gravel classes“.
We haven’t noticed the bottom of it, however Kogel says the brand new Pace Kolossos is “as light as ever” averaging 98g, so it most probably nonetheless contains some complicated weight-saving machining on its interior faces, too.
But even so the brand new aero glance, the Pace Kolossos additionally upgrades one further enamel to 20T for the brand new outsized aluminum decrease pully. Higher cogs nonetheless are both 12T or 14T relying at the derailleur type.
Tech main points
All aluminum pulleys nonetheless spin on top class Kogel ceramic bearings with dry condition-specific Street bearing seals for the bottom conceivable friction. Kogel additionally provides Move bearing seals one by one, that you’ll be able to switch in position for normal using in rainy or dusty prerequisites.
Drivetrain compatibility
Shimano or SRAM compatibility
Shimano 12sp – Dura-Ace, Ultegra & 105 (each Di2 & mechanical)
Shimano 11sp – Dura-Ace, Ultegra & 105 (each Di2 & mechanical)
Shimano GRX – all 2x variations 11sp & 12sp (each Di2 & mechanical)
SRAM Crimson AXS E1 12sp (newest 2024 model)
SRAM 12sp – Crimson AXS & Pressure AXS (Rival AXS compatibility, coming quickly)
*reminder, you’ll more than likely want to additionally purchase a brand new chain if you happen to set up this kind of rather than the unique inventory derailleur cage.
Kogel Pace Kolossos – Pricing, choices & availability
The brand new Kogel Pace Kolossos is obtainable to suit just about all the newest and former technology Shimano and SRAM street motorbike and 2x gravel motorbike drivetrains (see complete record above). It formally replaces the unique truss design, which looks as if it’ll be phased out when inventory runs out (and is recently to be had at a $100 cut price).
Pricing begins at $500 in usual black or uncooked aluminum anodized finishes.
A restricted Black Gold Cerakote release version seems to promote for a similar worth whilst they remaining.
However then particular version Cerakote colours will price an additional hundred greenbacks. And completely customized Cerakote colours can also be conceivable, bringing the cost as much as $650. You’ll be able to even get a customized color-matched Kogel backside bracket if you wish to make your motorbike glance further fancy. *Customized ano & Cerakote colours will upload every week or two to deliveries.
The brand new Pace Kolossos is in inventory and delivery now, without delay from Kogel.
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