{"id":46644,"date":"2023-02-09T18:00:23","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T17:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=715838"},"modified":"2023-02-09T18:34:40","modified_gmt":"2023-02-09T17:34:40","slug":"buyers-guide-to-microshift-groupsets-road-gravel-and-mountain-bike","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/buyers-guide-to-microshift-groupsets-road-gravel-and-mountain-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"Buyer\u2019s guide to Microshift groupsets | road, gravel and mountain bike"},"content":{"rendered":"

We take you through the full Microshift range, with offerings for all disciplines <\/p>

By Nick Clark\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 09 February 2023 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Microshift manufactures drivetrain components for all cycling disciplines, including mountain bikes, road bikes and gravel bikes.<\/p>\n

The brand may be off the radar of some riders and tends to feature on bikes at the low- to mid-range of the market. Its products are generally priced below SRAM<\/a> or Shimano<\/a> components at comparable spec points.<\/p>\n

Most of its range is compatible with Shimano\u2019s shifting systems. This is because Microshift uses the same cable pull ratio on certain products. It makes Microshift products ideal inexpensive replacements if you\u2019re shopping on a budget or can\u2019t find Shimano in stock.<\/p>\n

Microshift is unusual in that it shares the same cable pull ratio across many of its road bike groupset<\/a> and mountain bike groupset<\/a> components. This means riders can mix and match, for example, drop-bar shifters with mountain bike groupsets, creating a mullet drivetrain on a budget.<\/p>\n

It also produces less common shifter styles, such as thumb and bar-end shifters, for most drivetrains. All of this makes Microshift a popular option with dedicated home tinkerers.<\/p>\n

In this article, we will delve into the full Microshift product range, explaining the hierarchy of its groupsets for road, gravel and mountain bike components. We\u2019ll also outline the compatibility of its parts with those from other manufacturers.<\/p>\n

What is cable pull ratio?<\/h4>\n

Cable pull ratio is the amount the derailleur moves for every millimetre of cable pulled through by the shifter. Microshift and Shimano use the same cable pull ratio for certain products, making their components compatible. The exception is Microshift\u2019s Acolyte, Advent and Advent X groupsets that use the brand\u2019s proprietary pull ratio.<\/p>\n

The range is not compatible with SRAM drivetrain components because it uses a different cable pull ratio.<\/p>\n

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Microshift road groupsets<\/h2>\n
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Microshift doesn\u2019t make chainsets.<\/span><\/figcaption> Microshift<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Microshift\u2019s road groupsets are compatible with Shimano parts because both brands use the same pull ratio. This makes them an inexpensive replacement for Shimano parts.<\/p>\n

All cassettes can be fitted onto Shimano HG freehubs.<\/p>\n

Microshift R8<\/h3>\n
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The R8 features a steel construction and is the entry level into the Microshift range.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n