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i ordered the acolyte after i saw your video! i looked it up and the shifter, derailleur and cassette was only 85$ crazy good deal and now my schwinn axum has a way better range with that 12-46 and i upgraded the front chainring to 32 for even more range! thanks guys
Thanks for listening to all the bike shops , wanting to equip a great entry-level bicycle, in order to catch the eye of the "non expert pro super duper user" market. Long live Microshift.
I was a bit dubious about buying this groupset as I've never tried any microshift products before. I'm pleased to say I'm very happy with everything. Perfect shifting and a rock solid derailleur with clutch for a fraction of the price of other manufacturers. Microshift definitely gives other competitors a run for their money. Well done microshift!!
I've just purchased my second Acolyte for my custom hub drive Ebike build. The electric hub drives don't cater well for 9+ gears, 8 speed is perfect! Thank you for an excellent and reliable product!
THANKS!! I have been eagerly anticipating news about this group since it was announced. I REALLY hope to see a ride review soon😊 unfortunately I hear the components won't actually be available until mid November
sounds awesome!! the allen bolt usage is interesting. I converted an old Deore XT 9 speed for my daughter using the internal spring, holds way better than expected. this should be even better
Honestly I see so much OEM potential especially for kids bikes and entry range commuters. When approaching traffic lights the gear indicator comes really handy and for kids bikes that often land on the derailleur the improved tolerance is very nice. BUT for aftermarket, there is much more potential for Advent, especially since Advent is only like 30€ more expensive. However: My daughter will decide herself if her next bike gets the 9 speed Advent without gear indicator or 8 speed Acolyte with. (My son is perfectly happy with his 2018 1x10 XLE setup with indicator on his 2012 GT) Anyway: Keep on building good stuff and serving niches like thumb shifters!
A while back I converted my mountain bike to a mid-drive ebike (TSDZ2). This meant I was forced to switch it from 3x to 1x, like almost all mid-drive kits. Acolyte was a great choice for the conversion, without spending a ton of cash. With the 46, this ebike climbs anything with ease!
We currently don't have a down tube shifter that works with this group. The closest setup is to use a bar end shifter with our ADVENT drivetrain. If you have more question, please email us at service@microshift.com
Unfortunately, they won't work with each other. The Acolyte rear derailleur needs a much longer leverage arm to pull against the Spring Lock, which means the cable pull ratio is different from the traditional cable pulls.
Will your 8 speed Thumbshifter be compatible with the new shifter?, I imagine so, Looking for these to be available, with a Surly stainless chainring and nickel 8 speed chain this will be a perfect durable cheap 1 x group set for Fatbikes for beachriding! happy to test a set as if good I plan on adding 8 sets to my hire fleet!
Our standard 8 speed thumb shifter is not compatible with Acolyte drivetrain. Because of the SpringLock mechanism on the derailleur, the shifter needs to pull more cable to create a larger leverage force against the cage tension. Long story short, if you are looking to use thumb shifter with Acolyte derailleur, we recommend using ADVENT thumb shifter, and pair the derailleur with ADVENT 9 speed cassette. (also use 9 speed chain!)
I have been told they will not be available until mid November(i am in Pennsylvania USA), i was also told this group will work on a 20 inch wheel recumbent trike which absolutely THRILLS me. I hope it is true
That's super. As i understood, it won't work with 8-speed barend shifters of yours? Or will it? Im just dreaming about dropbar mtb build on this groupset.
Not yet. It uses the Advent pull ratio, but the narrower 8 speed cassette spacing. So for drop bars with barend shifters you might go for the slightly more expensive Advent.
Hey Steven, unfortunately, we had a delay in our shipment due to the increased bike parts demand from the pandemic. Acolyte should become available for retail in the beginning of November. Sorry for the delay!
In the middle to bigger cog ranges, the SpringLock should have the same amount of chain stabilization when compared to our Ratchet-and-Pawl clutch. On the smaller cogs, you will notice a little more chain movements.
@@cleanestedits1 Our shipment for Acolyte was delayed for the US. You should be able to purchase from your local dealer or online retailers in November.
You should be able to purchase from any of the shop near you as long as they have an account with our US distributor, QBP. Most dealers do. For online, usually Jenson, 365 Cycles, Universal Cyclades, or Amazon carry our products.
It uses the same cable pull, but the derailleur cage is wider for an 8 speed chain. Also the cage is designed for an 11-46 cassette, not 11-48. If you want to use the same derailleur, I would upgrade to Advent 9 speed. If you like Advent X, I would buy the whole group.
I've been looking online and I can't find anyone who has this available. I'm looking to replace the drive train of 2 bikes one of which is my wife's and my old bike both have 3x's on them. Gonna be using my old bike as a the back-up/loaner to friends who want to get into the sport. I'm in Sacramento, CA. Thanks.
@@jst_luz_it Our Acolyte US shipment was delayed due to the pandemic. You should be able to purchase from any local bike shop or from many online retails in November! Sorry for the inconvenience.
The answer to both questions is "no." Shimano 8 speed shifters don't pull nearly enough cable to get a derailleur up a wide range cassette, so we used the same pull ratio as our ADVENT and ADVENT X shifters for Acolyte.
@@microSHIFTTECH thank you for answering! Was trying to search about wether the clutch should always be on on these acolyte springlock derailleur and couldn’t find an answer anywhere 🤷🏻♂️
@@microSHIFTTECH But can it be ridden when off? I have 5 years old kid and for him switching with clutch on won't be possible so I wonder if he can use it disengaged (and switch on when he grows) or should I buy no clutch version. Does clutch version when off has soft shifting like no clutch version?
@@microSHIFTTECH nice. Thank you for the quick reply. You guys have been killing it. I've been running the Advent 9 spd since the beginning of the year and it's been rock solid. Really like that you've released the Trail Trigger Pro shifter for the 9 spd. The ergonomics of the original 9 spd shifter is my only "issue" with the Advent. I have to adjust my grip on the bars in order to reach the index shifter lever. Ive gotten used to it but using my thumb for both is my preferred method.
@@oklahotb3217 We worked on the Trail Trigger for 2 years. The ergonomic is very good for the exact reason you mentioned! Hope you like it. Thanks for your support. We will continue to make our products better in every way.
Yes, for sure. The long cage Acolyte will work with wheels down to from 24" up to 29" or even 36" if that's your thing. The Super Short version of Acolyte is the one that works with 20" wheels.
@@microSHIFTTECH thank you for quick response, sorry I have two more questions. 1)Will the cassette fit a 130mm clearance road frame with a Shimano hub 2) are the shifters child size or will they work for an adult?
Not that I know of. It doesn't help folks that have bikes with freewheels now, but fewer and fewer bikes are being made with freewheels every year, and it doesn't make a lot of sense to release new tech for that standard right now.
Pity. There are a LOT of older bikes and youth bikes that could benefit from the upgrade but too expensive to have to change the rear hub/wheel to do that. A freewheel version might be desirable for a lot of the big box bikes to go 1x with a decent system.
Hey Microshift, what's happening with new road groupsets?? The current lineup is starting to look dated and it's not been changed for several years and improvements need making.
Front derailleurs are terrible. They have ONE job, and they can't do that right. I have 2x on my road bikes for the high end. But everything else is 1x.
Were currently testing the acolyte, and I have to say for the price we got it at, this is gonna be hard to beat!
i ordered the acolyte after i saw your video! i looked it up and the shifter, derailleur and cassette was only 85$ crazy good deal and now my schwinn axum has a way better range with that 12-46 and i upgraded the front chainring to 32 for even more range! thanks guys
@@dglip Good to hear man! We are still putting the Acolyte through the torture test and it keeps performing.
@@dglip Well, I'm running the Acolyte with the 11-48T Advent X cassette and shifted. Pull ratios are the same. Imagine that....
Thanks for listening to all the bike shops , wanting to equip a great entry-level bicycle, in order to catch the eye of the "non expert pro super duper user" market. Long live Microshift.
I was a bit dubious about buying this groupset as I've never tried any microshift products before.
I'm pleased to say I'm very happy with everything. Perfect shifting and a rock solid derailleur with clutch for a fraction of the price of other manufacturers. Microshift definitely gives other competitors a run for their money.
Well done microshift!!
I've just purchased my second Acolyte for my custom hub drive Ebike build. The electric hub drives don't cater well for 9+ gears, 8 speed is perfect! Thank you for an excellent and reliable product!
THANKS!! I have been eagerly anticipating news about this group since it was announced. I REALLY hope to see a ride review soon😊 unfortunately I hear the components won't actually be available until mid November
So excited just ordered 1x8 microshift already have a 1x9 and love it 1x8 is going to be even better!
YOUR advent is best thanks a lot for making it at affordable price with clutch LOVE FROM INDIA
IT IS IN MY ROCKRIDER ST 530S
I AM THE 100TH VIEW
sounds awesome!!
the allen bolt usage is interesting. I converted an old Deore XT 9 speed for my daughter using the internal spring, holds way better than expected. this should be even better
Allen bolts are a lot more durable and reliable!
Honestly I see so much OEM potential especially for kids bikes and entry range commuters. When approaching traffic lights the gear indicator comes really handy and for kids bikes that often land on the derailleur the improved tolerance is very nice. BUT for aftermarket, there is much more potential for Advent, especially since Advent is only like 30€ more expensive. However: My daughter will decide herself if her next bike gets the 9 speed Advent without gear indicator or 8 speed Acolyte with. (My son is perfectly happy with his 2018 1x10 XLE setup with indicator on his 2012 GT) Anyway: Keep on building good stuff and serving niches like thumb shifters!
Mindshift R9 triple are great shifters.I love them, fast to install, and very precise.
Keep posting more content and keep going good work microshift
The Acolyte looks like a really solid groupset, would love to try them
Hello from Brazil. Congratulations.
Love it. My new favorite groupset~~
A while back I converted my mountain bike to a mid-drive ebike (TSDZ2). This meant I was forced to switch it from 3x to 1x, like almost all mid-drive kits. Acolyte was a great choice for the conversion, without spending a ton of cash. With the 46, this ebike climbs anything with ease!
I purchased this derailleur and so far I find it to be flawless. I used it to upgrade an existing 8 speed that didn’t have a clutch or spring lock.
i need this to my hardtail. but sadly this isn't availabe in the Philippines
i'm a begginer in this, but if you lock the spring tension, can you still shift it, and will it shift smoothly?
tnx for the answers
Do I need to buy a different derailleur if I want to use drop bars and a down tube shifter or is there something that will work with this?
We currently don't have a down tube shifter that works with this group. The closest setup is to use a bar end shifter with our ADVENT drivetrain. If you have more question, please email us at service@microshift.com
Posso usar em uma mtb de adulto ou só é para juvenil?
How many links does the chain need to be with a 34 tooth chainring?
I'm converting my 1999 Schwinn Mesa GSX to 1x8 and this looks to be the ticket, is it compatible with a SunRace 8 speed 11-40T cassette?
How much do the components weigh?
Esse câmbio segura regulagem bem? Ou desregula fácil?
Will the acolyte rear derailleur work with the 8 speed shimano sora st-3303 shifters?
Unfortunately, they won't work with each other. The Acolyte rear derailleur needs a much longer leverage arm to pull against the Spring Lock, which means the cable pull ratio is different from the traditional cable pulls.
Can you purchase this in uk?
Will your 8 speed Thumbshifter be compatible with the new shifter?, I imagine so, Looking for these to be available, with a Surly stainless chainring and nickel 8 speed chain this will be a perfect durable cheap 1 x group set for Fatbikes for beachriding! happy to test a set as if good I plan on adding 8 sets to my hire fleet!
Our standard 8 speed thumb shifter is not compatible with Acolyte drivetrain. Because of the SpringLock mechanism on the derailleur, the shifter needs to pull more cable to create a larger leverage force against the cage tension. Long story short, if you are looking to use thumb shifter with Acolyte derailleur, we recommend using ADVENT thumb shifter, and pair the derailleur with ADVENT 9 speed cassette. (also use 9 speed chain!)
Ok, thanks for useful info! 👍
Hey I’ve been looking around where to buy this group set but I can’t find where it’s being sold. Can anyone help me with this?
Thanks for your interests in our products. Where are you located? You can always email us at service@microshift.com.tw for availability help.
I have been told they will not be available until mid November(i am in Pennsylvania USA), i was also told this group will work on a 20 inch wheel recumbent trike which absolutely THRILLS me. I hope it is true
@@microSHIFTTECH Hi I’m located in Canada what’s the availability here?
That's super. As i understood, it won't work with 8-speed barend shifters of yours? Or will it? Im just dreaming about dropbar mtb build on this groupset.
Not yet. It uses the Advent pull ratio, but the narrower 8 speed cassette spacing. So for drop bars with barend shifters you might go for the slightly more expensive Advent.
@@MattiasSchlenker1 Thank you for the answer! Fair enough) And we all know, that nobody canceled friction shifting)
Does anybody who where this can be purchased or when it will be available?
Hey Steven, unfortunately, we had a delay in our shipment due to the increased bike parts demand from the pandemic. Acolyte should become available for retail in the beginning of November. Sorry for the delay!
Im waiting for the advent x on drop bar. :)
Does it available in India
請問microSHIFT什麼時候要出新款公路系統的變速？(期待ARSiS12發行)
Hopefully soon!
So is the spring lock system better than a clutch as far as chain retention and chain slap?
In the middle to bigger cog ranges, the SpringLock should have the same amount of chain stabilization when compared to our Ratchet-and-Pawl clutch. On the smaller cogs, you will notice a little more chain movements.
@@microSHIFTTECH thx
Will the Acolyte work on a 10 speed 11-48T with the Advent X Trail Pro shifter?
I've been trying to find where to buy this with now luck. Do you guys ship straight from your headquarters or is it only through bike shops?
Thanks for being interested in our products. Where you are located?
@@microSHIFTTECH i am located in utah around salt lake,area
@@cleanestedits1 Our shipment for Acolyte was delayed for the US. You should be able to purchase from your local dealer or online retailers in November.
@@microSHIFTTECH what are your online retailers and shops?
You should be able to purchase from any of the shop near you as long as they have an account with our US distributor, QBP. Most dealers do. For online, usually Jenson, 365 Cycles, Universal Cyclades, or Amazon carry our products.
I have a set of shifters I like, they are for a Shimano derailleur but I would really love to keep them. Will they work with this derailleur?
No, Acolyte is not Shimano compatible.
The new Ozark Trail ridge comes with an acolyte, but its a 1x9- can I change to an advent 10 speed shifter and cassette and the acolyte RD will work?
It uses the same cable pull, but the derailleur cage is wider for an 8 speed chain. Also the cage is designed for an 11-46 cassette, not 11-48. If you want to use the same derailleur, I would upgrade to Advent 9 speed. If you like Advent X, I would buy the whole group.
would this be compatible with your R8 dropbar shifters for gravel?
It is not. Our Acolyte derailleur will only work with our Acolyte shifter.
@@microSHIFTTECH Thank you.
I've been looking online and I can't find anyone who has this available. I'm looking to replace the drive train of 2 bikes one of which is my wife's and my old bike both have 3x's on them. Gonna be using my old bike as a the back-up/loaner to friends who want to get into the sport. I'm in Sacramento, CA. Thanks.
Thanks for being interested in our products. Where you are located?
microSHIFT Sacramento, California
@@jst_luz_it Our Acolyte US shipment was delayed due to the pandemic. You should be able to purchase from any local bike shop or from many online retails in November! Sorry for the inconvenience.
Is the acolyte 8 speed can be compatible to a road bike shifter? And also, is the cable pull ratio of microshift is same to shimano cable pull ratio?
The answer to both questions is "no." Shimano 8 speed shifters don't pull nearly enough cable to get a derailleur up a wide range cassette, so we used the same pull ratio as our ADVENT and ADVENT X shifters for Acolyte.
Are you suppose to keep the clutch switched on? As in on all the time apart from off when taking the wheel off etc?
Yes, exactly.
@@microSHIFTTECH thank you for answering! Was trying to search about wether the clutch should always be on on these acolyte springlock derailleur and couldn’t find an answer anywhere 🤷🏻♂️
@@microSHIFTTECH But can it be ridden when off? I have 5 years old kid and for him switching with clutch on won't be possible so I wonder if he can use it disengaged (and switch on when he grows) or should I buy no clutch version. Does clutch version when off has soft shifting like no clutch version?
will it work on an 11 T cog instead of a 12t ?
Yes, it will. As long as the biggest cog doesn't exceed the limit of 46t, it will be good.
@@microSHIFTTECH nice. Thank you for the quick reply. You guys have been killing it. I've been running the Advent 9 spd since the beginning of the year and it's been rock solid.
Really like that you've released the Trail Trigger Pro shifter for the 9 spd. The ergonomics of the original 9 spd shifter is my only "issue" with the Advent. I have to adjust my grip on the bars in order to reach the index shifter lever. Ive gotten used to it but using my thumb for both is my preferred method.
@@oklahotb3217 We worked on the Trail Trigger for 2 years. The ergonomic is very good for the exact reason you mentioned! Hope you like it.
Thanks for your support. We will continue to make our products better in every way.
Nice so where can we buy it!
Where are you located? Feel free to contact us at service@microshift.com for availability!
Im in Tampa FL
@@microSHIFTTECH I have sent you guys an email. I am in the Philippines and I need an Acolyte with clutch. I hope you can reply to my email
Will the derailleur work with a non acolyte R8 drop bar shifter ? Thanks
Nope. Acolyte has a different pull ratio that moves a lot more cable.
Thanks for the reply 👍
will this work with a bike with larger wheels than 20 in?
Yes, for sure. The long cage Acolyte will work with wheels down to from 24" up to 29" or even 36" if that's your thing. The Super Short version of Acolyte is the one that works with 20" wheels.
@@microSHIFTTECH thank you for quick response, sorry I have two more questions.
1)Will the cassette fit a 130mm clearance road frame with a Shimano hub
2) are the shifters child size or will they work for an adult?
wonderful for velomobiles !
I have one now. Can I change the 11T with a generic 10T cassette?
I mean the 12T to 10T?
No, a 10T won't fit on a standard HG freehub body.
Got it. Thank you very much for being responsive and for this great product.
Why not make a lever for the "on" switch so that it would be toolless and dont have to use the 5mm allen? I love the super short derailleur.
TOP demais
Where we can bought this cool 😎 Drivetrain spares.
Please contact service@microshift.com.tw! Our team can assist you with finding where to purchase!
yes but are they in stock? lol
So, will this not work with 2x?
Correct!
Any plans for this to be available for a freewheel as well as a cassette?
Not that I know of. It doesn't help folks that have bikes with freewheels now, but fewer and fewer bikes are being made with freewheels every year, and it doesn't make a lot of sense to release new tech for that standard right now.
Pity. There are a LOT of older bikes and youth bikes that could benefit from the upgrade but too expensive to have to change the rear hub/wheel to do that.
A freewheel version might be desirable for a lot of the big box bikes to go 1x with a decent system.
I saw on Amazon that falcon makes some 8 speed freewheels and claims that it has compatibility with micro shift systems. I wonder if that would work?
@@Nephrak - it would be great if it did!
If I find out the answer, I’ll let you know.
Who makes a front narrow wide chainring compatible with 8 speed chain that I can use ? Thanks
Any of the chainrings that are rated for 9 speed work well with the 8 speed chain because the inner width of the plates is so similar.
Has this been tested in South Mountain in Phoenix, Arizona? I ask because the trails here are really rough.
this derailleur is literally impossible to find in stock anywhere in the world. such a shame...
where can I see operaqting instrctions for your entry level TS38 shifters, its just nowhere to be found and they work crap!
They install the same as our TS39 shifters, video can be found here: czcams.com/video/RNsUHWC7rEo/video.html
If you follow those instructions and still have trouble, fill out a service request on our website and we can help you investigate.
Hey Microshift, what's happening with new road groupsets?? The current lineup is starting to look dated and it's not been changed for several years and improvements need making.
Working on it!
Like my microshift better than my sram xo 1x11!
ebike specific groupsets with strong cassette and tough chain 50 tooth 🤞🏻
too bad microSHIFT has very limited distributors around the world
You should have made it 11-46
the question is is it durable
Front derailleurs are terrible. They have ONE job, and they can't do that right. I have 2x on my road bikes for the high end. But everything else is 1x.