Firefly is the first US bike manufacturer to offer Classified’s shifting technology. The US bike brand’s customers will be able to choose Classified’s Powershift hub and wheelsets on Firefly’s Road, Road Plus, All-Road, and Cross models.
Classified notes that its two-speed wireless gearing system, integrated into the rear hub, makes it possible to instantaneously change from one gear to another, under full load and on any terrain.
Classified’s technology replaces the front derailleur and is compatible with 11 and 12 speed rear derailleurs.
“Firefly is always on the lookout for the best components available to use on its bikes,” said Tyler Evans, co-owner of Firefly. “We were very impressed by the concept of the Classified system when we first learned about it, and then were completely sold the instant we saw it in person and test rode it on one of our bikes.
“The shifting speed, ability to shift while coasting, and wide gear range without the need for a super wide cassette or two chainrings all have the potential to be game changers for many of our customers.
“Such dramatic and well-executed innovation is rare to see, and we’re proud to partner with Classified to offer their brilliant system on our bikes.”
Firefly will offer the Classified system on its Road, Road Plus, All-Road, and Cross models, starting in spring 2022 for orders in the company’s queue and on all future orders.
As with all of Firefly’s bikes, the exact component and frame options are custom for every bike, and complete bike prices range from about US$9000-$15000 depending on the component selection and frame options.
“We are thrilled to team up with Firefly as our first US partner,” said Mathias Plouvier, CEO of Classified. “We see a great potential in the US as we get a lot of requests from customers there.
“Through our partnership with Firefly, we can now give these customers the opportunity to equip the bike of their dreams with our unique shifting technology.”
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