First launched because the OSPW-X system for the brand new SRAM Transmission T-Sort mountain bike derailleur, CeramicSpeed now has their ALPHA strong pulley wheels for street and gravel bikes, too.
First noticed within the CX pits this previous season, the OSPW-RS does extra than simply add new wheels, it’s a wholly new stronger, extra angular carbon cage that replaces their prior design. Which implies you may get it with these new ALPHA strong pulley discs, or their conventional 5-spoke machined alloy wheels.
The ALPHA discs have their patent-pending ADR lively particles remover design, which makes use of small angled grooves surrounding the bearing covers to ship water and grit flying away from the bearings as they spin.
The ALPHA discs additionally use an alloy wheel with composite tooth. These tooth are 5x extra sturdy than the machined alloy ones on their authentic fashions, are quieter, and trigger much less put on in your chain. CeramicSpeed says they haven’t really examined for diminished chain put on, however they do be aware that the tooth final for much longer and, you understand, you’re not working steel on steel.
Beginning March 26, they’ll be accessible for all SRAM and Shimano 12-speed street and gravel derailleurs. They’ve 13/19 (higher decrease) tooth counts for Shimano, and 15/19 tooth counts for SRAM.
Additionally new is a Lifetime guarantee on it, which they are saying is feasible as a result of the brand new design is so sturdy and sturdy. MSRP €579 ($669) with the strong Alpha Disc, and €529 ($599) with the alloy pulleys, which can be found in a spread of anodized colours.
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