Christophe, the engineer from Acros, shows us the new hydraulic shifting system at Bike Press Camp.
[youtube width="640" height="385"]httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8non1ZKZqj0
Acros Hydraulic Shifting System
Marius, the general manager at Acros, shows us the new 29er wheels.
[youtube width="640" height="385"]httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8yg6bwPpBU
Acros 29er Wheels
[youtube width="640" height="385"]httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8non1ZKZqj0
Acros Hydraulic Shifting System
- Hydraulic operated
- "Push Push" system - no spring for downshifting in front and rear derailleur
- All shifting done with thumb
- Have all the force of shifting hand in both directions
- No friction inside so not much force needed from you
- Complete set weighs 175 grams less than an exterior set
- 10 speed conversion set available
- Hydraulic pipes contain Mineral oil inside
- No oil comes out and no dirt can go in - maintenance free
- Free of temperature or altitude influence
- $2,000 US
- 10 year warranty
Marius, the general manager at Acros, shows us the new 29er wheels.
[youtube width="640" height="385"]httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8yg6bwPpBU
Acros 29er Wheels
- 29-inch wheelset
- Rim made of 7,000 aluminum shotpeened surface
- Special profile hump to securely tighten tire in fit
- Weighs 1,580 grams
- $799 US
- $850 US for RTR "Ready to Ride" - Wheelset comes with tire, tube and wheelbag