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Microshift eXCD electronic shifting mountain bike group

If you were wanting electronic shifting for your mountain bike, the first reason that comes to mind might be performance. The upcoming Microshift eCXD group is giving you two more – it offers a massive battery pack that doubles as auxiliary power and it’s affordable.

The rear derailleur and shifter combo is a dedicated 1×11 system, so there’s only one wire to run and no front derailleur to inspire synchronized shifting complications. It’s got a decently wide range, lets you trim the system easily, and should come in under $600.

Microshift eXCD electronic shifting mountain bike group

Microshift eXCD electronic shifting mountain bike group

The system’s battery is housed in the oversized shifter pod, meaning just a single wire runs from it to the rear derailleur. Simple two button operation shifts up or down.

Microshift eXCD electronic shifting mountain bike group

Microshift eXCD electronic shifting mountain bike group

You may notice that a LOT has changed on the eXCD system since we saw an early prototype at last year’s Taipei Cycle Show. Aesthetically, it’s looking way more finished, and they say it should be available for sale this year. It now has a standard USB port on the side of the battery/shifter that’ll allow you to plug your phone or whatever in and charge while you ride. Or, add the additional in-steerer pack and gain more charging options, including increasing the total power available for shifting…useful if you’re planning a long trek.

Microshift eXCD electronic shifting mountain bike group

But, the standard battery pack has been drastically improved since the first iteration, too. Originally, they were claiming 6,000 shifts per charge. Now, that number is 10,000 shifts with the clutch on, and up to 16,000 shifts with the clutch off.

Microshift eXCD electronic shifting mountain bike group

Microshift eXCD electronic shifting mountain bike group

The derailleur also looks far more polished. Shifting on this demo was a little slow, but they told us they’re finalizing the programming and that it’ll be competitively quick.

To make the most of it, there’s a new 11-46 wide range cassette that’ll work here or with any other 11-speed group…

…like the new XLE11 mechanical group, giving you a budget option for upgrading your drivetrain.

Microshift drop bar road bike shifter levers compatible with mountain bike rear derailleurs

Another way to use those mountain bike cassettes and rear derailleurs is with their new SB-M110 dual control drop bar levers, which are designed specifically for 1×11 mountain bike parts and lets you build that monster cross gravel killer you’ve been dreaming of.

For the kids, they’ve redesigned their twist shifter to show both the numbers and a graphical representation of what those numbers mean. In addition to rabbit and turtle, the cyclist tilts to face up or down, showing which numbers correspond to climbing, descending or anything in between. Clever.

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Cactaur
Cactaur
6 years ago

Geez put a bit more effort into aligning that usb door cover…

C
C
6 years ago
Reply to  Cactaur

I noticed that too. The whole thing looks very cheap. Not sure what market its aimed for.

Joe Crawford
6 years ago
Reply to  C

To make cheap frames seem more expensive?

Other Aaron
Other Aaron
6 years ago

Can they at least try to not make this stuff look like cheap plastic 90’s toys?

Craig
Craig
6 years ago

I was thinking I quite like the look of it all and would be keen to give it a go.

Tim
Tim
6 years ago

I don’t have any major objections to the looks of the stuff. I guess it’s partly that I care more about the function than the looks.

Christopher Michaels
Christopher Michaels
6 years ago

Cool to see them trying their hand at this group, I’m excited to see it in person.

BMX
BMX
6 years ago

Is powering a smart phone off your shifting battery a real good idea, my smart phone is a hungry monster when it comes to eating power. Would see myself stranded in no time.

galibier
6 years ago

super innovation. Well done

Antoine
Antoine
6 years ago

cool stuff. 12 speed plz because why not 😀

typevertigo
typevertigo
6 years ago

The graphics on the kids’ grip shifter are pretty clever. Wouldn’t be out of place on a beginner’s bike either, I think – many casual cyclists and those new to the sport really have very little idea of how to make effective use of their gears.

Tom
Tom
6 years ago

Does that $600 price estimate include the cassette?

If so, truly great pricing.

Threeringcircus
Threeringcircus
6 years ago

I’m curious about the cost/benefit prospect of electric shifting in general (especially on a 1x setup). I’ve never used any electric stuff, so can’t comment on the difference from mechanical. Is the shifting performance really that much different to warrant the investment? Maybe the value proposition is down to the individual. The XT and Ultegra setups I currently use shift sooooo well, I just have a difficult time believing electric can be much better.

Nuno Pinto
Nuno Pinto
6 years ago

Nothing beats ultrega Di2 on road. If you try you will be amazed…

Dylan
Dylan
6 years ago

If that drop bar shifter was for a hydraulic brake, I would be all over it in a flash. Pity.
Note to Shimano/SRAM/anyone – please give us a drop bar brifter compatible with a medium or long cage clutched rear derailleur and hydraulic brakes.

Cody Hallenbeck
Cody Hallenbeck
6 years ago
Reply to  Dylan

That would be Sram. Force Cx-1 is available with a long cage rear derailleur officially compatible with an 10-42. Sram road shifters can also be used with 10sp Sram mountain derailleurs.

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