There are plenty of obstacles in the trail – don’t let your drivetrain be one of them. Our all-new Acolyte group delivers the wide range and simplicity of a top-of-the-line shifting system, all at a price point that would make sense on your first bike. With rock solid chain retention, intuitive shifting action, and enough gear range to climb a wall, you’ll be free to focus on what’s important: building your skills.

Acolyte is an innovative wide range 1x8 group with a completely new clutch design that brings the cost of entry for a 1x group down to a new price point.

Who is it for?

Riders looking for a super affordable entry into wide range shifting with a single ring drivetrain.

Light & Positive Shifting

Sealed ball-bearing construction provides light and Fluid lever action with crisp and positive shifting.

Wide Range Specific

Proprietary cable pull optimised for the wide range clutch derailleur.

SpringLock Chain Tension

Brand new clutch design uses a custom spring system to provide all-mountain chain stability that can still be turned on and off for wheel changes.

Direct Cable Path

Optimised derailleur kinematics lighten shifting effort with the clutch engaged for smooth cable response.

Bombproof Construction

Robust & continuously moulded cogs paired with a wide 8-speed chain hold up to high torque applications, E-Bike or otherwise.

12-42T / 12-46T Range

By pushing 8-speed gear range to the limit, even new riders can enjoy the ease of use of a 1x drivetrain.

• 12-42T: 11-13-15-18-21-24-28-34-42
• 12-46T: 12-15-18-21-24-30-37-46
• Standard HG freehub