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SRAM Patents new GX chainset with cut out to save weight and add strength

SRAM Patents new GX chainset with cut out to save weight and add strength

SRAM has patented an all-new chainset featuring radical new machining to shave weight while increasing strength. The newly designed SRAM chainset was spotted in U.S patent USD0974240S1, with wording that links it to the GX family. The arms appear to use SRAM’s current direct mount system for chainrings and DUB axle standard, but the arms […]

Patents reveal FSA 13-Speed Wireless Groupset with Off-Road Capabilities and Unique Gear Range

Patents reveal FSA 13-Speed Wireless Groupset with Off-Road Capabilities and Unique Gear Range

Tien Hsin Industries, the parent company of FSA, has recently published two patents hinting at the possibility of a 13-speed wireless electronic groupset in the near future. The first patent describes a 10-48T 13-speed cassette with a wider gear range than any of Campagnolo’s 13-speed cassettes and a unique gear spacing perspective. The second patent details a wireless electronic rear derailleur with a clutch mechanism and the ability for non-contact charging, making it an ideal fit for off-road use. Will this lead to the first FSA KFX mountain bike groupset? Let’s dive into the details.