Modern aerodynamics are in, and the unique truss design is out, for the all-new Kogel Velocity Kolossos derailleur cage improve. The whole lot you really liked in regards to the unique, even the identical worth – simply now quicker than ever with larger pulleys, as soon as once more extra stiffness from a brand new aerodynamic CNC-machined design, and even new Cerakote colours for a extra understated aesthetic.
Kogel Velocity Kolossos is a stiffer, extra aero derailleur improve
Greater than 5 years in the past ceramic bearing maker Kogel jumped into the outsized derailleur pulley sport with vibrant anodized colours and the distinctive Kolossos truss-design that they claimed was 3x stiffer than different derailleur cage upgrades in the marketplace.
Now they’re again with an developed outsized derailleur pulley improve answer. It guarantees elevated stiffness for extra exact shifts, a easy machined profile for decreased aerodynamic drag, larger 20T decrease pulleys for diminished drivetrain friction, and extra highway & gravel drivetrain compatibility.
“Kogel was based on the precept of constructing riders quicker and bikes extra environment friendly. The brand new Velocity Kolossos delivers all the positive aspects and sturdy reliability we’re identified for with the trendy aesthetic and customization choices discerning cyclists demand.”
– Ard Kessels, Kogel founder
What’s new?
Not taking it fairly so far as the fully-cowled Aero Kolossos, this new Velocity Kolossos guarantees smoother airflow and a extra built-in look with fashionable bikes and their ‘modern’ derailleurs. Kogel says it’s stiffer than ever, nonetheless making it the “stiffest design in the marketplace for exact shifts irrespective of how arduous you’re pedaling on the roughest gravel programs“.
We haven’t seen the bottom of it, however Kogel says the brand new Velocity Kolossos is “as gentle as ever” averaging 98g, so it probably nonetheless contains some complicated weight-saving machining on its interior faces, too.
Moreover the brand new aero look, the Velocity Kolossos additionally upgrades one further tooth to 20T for the brand new outsized aluminum decrease pully. Higher cogs nonetheless are both 12T or 14T relying on the derailleur mannequin.
Tech particulars
All aluminum pulleys nonetheless spin on premium Kogel ceramic bearings with dry condition-specific Highway bearing seals for the bottom attainable friction. Kogel additionally provides Cross bearing seals individually, that you could swap in place for normal using in moist or dusty circumstances.
Drivetrain compatibility
Shimano 12sp – Dura-Ace, Ultegra & 105 (each Di2 & mechanical)
Shimano 11sp – Dura-Ace, Ultegra & 105 (each Di2 & mechanical)
Shimano GRX – all 2x variations 11sp & 12sp (each Di2 & mechanical)
SRAM Pink AXS E1 12sp (newest 2024 model)
SRAM 12sp – Pink AXS & Drive AXS (Rival AXS compatibility, coming quickly)
*reminder, you’ll most likely have to additionally purchase a brand new chain for those who set up certainly one of these instead of the unique inventory derailleur cage.
Kogel Velocity Kolossos – Pricing, choices & availability
The brand new Kogel Velocity Kolossos is obtainable to suit just about all the newest and former era Shimano and SRAM highway bike and 2x gravel bike drivetrains (see full listing above). It formally replaces the unique truss design, which seems like will probably be phased out when inventory runs out (and is at the moment accessible at a $100 low cost).
Pricing begins at $500 in normal black or uncooked aluminum anodized finishes.
A restricted Black Gold Cerakote launch version seems to promote for a similar worth whereas they final.
However then particular version Cerakote colours will value an additional hundred bucks. And totally customized Cerakote colours can even be attainable, bringing the value as much as $650. You’ll be able to even get a customized color-matched Kogel backside bracket if you wish to make your bike look further fancy. *Customized ano & Cerakote colours will add every week or two to deliveries.
The brand new Velocity Kolossos is in inventory and transport now, instantly from Kogel.
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