Many famous brand are pushing top-of-the-line road products, and we think thats cool. Electronic, wireless, hydraulic — that stuff is all neat.
However, We believe the world still needs a really good cable-actuated group.
Thats where Sword comes in. It has modern ergonomics, wide cassette range for big climbs, and a fully mechanical design thats easy to service and adjust.
Its a new school, fully featured gravel group thats easy to own. Classic microSHIFT.
MicroSHIFT also updated the design to pull slightly more cable than a standard road lever, giving you a little extra braking power when you need it.
Climbing is hard work, theres no way around it. But, you can make it easier on yourself with the gearing you choose. At this point in drivetrain history, compact doubles are a little bit old school. Modern gravel groups are pushing lower gears to help maintain cadence even when the road gets steep, and Sword is firmly in that new-school camp.
Sword 1x with a 40t chainring goes 17% lower. Whether youre bike-packing or riding a Tour de France stage, this extra gear range will help you get the end of the ride in one piece.
SILENT CLUTCH WITH INSTANT ENGAGEMENT
microSHIFT redesigned our ratchet and pawl clutch from the ground up with two goals: instant engagement, and quiet operation. The new Sword derailleur delivers both. When its time to remove the rear wheel, just rotate the integrated switch on the cage pivot to deactivate the clutch. Sure, it wont help you ride faster, but its easy to use and disappears when youre not using it.
There are plenty of companies making components to elevate your fantasy bike. Sword is designed for reality.
It has the right ergonomics and gear range for long days in the saddle. And with performance like this, you may never charge your derailleur again.