ENVE + Classified. Was this part of the 11th big thing?
 

Just got an email about this.
Was it included in the Fray announcement? I think this would be bigger than another clone frame

https://enve.com/collections/classif...6rM48-Q.rHwQpi

I was going to get my Enve4.5AR relaced.. now I dont need too.. I will just get the 4.5 ready to go rear only. I like the ideal.

Interesting that Enve says it handles up to 1500w under load shifting while classified says 1000w.

I am confused as to what it does. Can someone explain?

Thanks for asking…I feel like I’m missing something, I don’t get it.

The company Classified makes and markets a hub which has two gear ratios such that one can utilize a 1x system without sacrificing the gear ranges associated with 2x systems.

Curious how much the power loss is on the ratio that isn’t a direct drive.

Plus their own cassettes which are proprietary to their hubs; they have 11, 12, and 13 speed cassettes. I still can't figure whether they eventually plan a version of the hub to which one can mount a "standard" cassette.

I'm going to test ride one tomorrow, plan to discuss with the mechanic at the shop.

Please report back. Definitely curious about this.

The idea of using an internally geared rear hub matted with a cassette freehub has been done several times before, by Sturmey-Archer and SRAM. The differences between the previous systems and the Classified system are:

• Sturmey-Archer and SRAM used a 3spd internal gearing, while Classified's is 2spd
  
• The Classified system uses wireless shifting (the others used cable shifting)
  
• The Classified system is disc brake only (the others were rim brake only)
  
• The Classified system claims to be just as efficient as a 2x derailleur gearing (yet to be independently verified).
  
• The Classified system uses its own proprietary cassettes (which are very expensive at $230 - $300 each).

The advantage of these systems vs. a multi-chainring system are that they can be shifted under load, they are less likely to drop a chain (particularly if a narrow-wide chainring is used), and they are potentially more aerodynamic.

The disadvantages are that they are more expensive than a multi-chainring system, heavier than a multi-chainring system, and rear wheel changes are somewhat more complicated than with a multi-chainring system. An additional disadvantage of the Classified system is the reliance on proprietary cassettes. Also note that the Classified system doesn't integrate directly with other brands of shifters, so an auxiliary shifter specific to the Classified system is used.

Subscribed for further info also.

-CJB

Peak Torque looked at efficiency

I dont find not being integrated into SRAM/SHIMANO an issue. I went with SRAM in my setup because I use the double shift for the dropper post (reverb)
There is no difference changing the wheel to me.

I really like it so far.. Sea Otter Gravel race for me this weekend. The gear switch makes shimano feel slow ..blows SRAM away

Cassettes are light
Hub shell is midweight
Hub center (gears) are heavy.. I dont know how they can make lighter?