microSHIFT ADVENT X - Why 10 Speed?

More speeds isn't always better. In this video we explain the tradeoffs involved in adding more gears, and why we decided to use 10 speeds on our flagship ADVENT X mountain bike group.

[MassiNicola-fs]

I love microshift so much i dont know why you guys arent more popular

[szymonpartyka]

Microshift is a competition we need in the word of ever-growing number of gears, electronic shifting and less and less cross compatibility. Keep up the good work guys 👍

[tonypowers]

I just love clarity in education! And no bs and overly fancy tech language!
Advent X is exactly what I’m looking for!
Thank you for amazing post

[Startekselva]

Microshift keep this guy's I been watching him almost 6 years. clear and simple explanation

[FedoraQuilavaMusic]

I have adventX on two of my bikes, my 1999 Homegrown 4 Banger and my Schwinn Jaguar, its such a great drivetrain! Its smooth enough with the clutch off for normal riding, and it has very little chain slap and crisp shifts with the clutch on! I love the products yall are putting out! Keep it up!

[alastairhodder]

I installed this on a 2013 Cannondale Trigger and whilst I had a few issues getting it fine tuned (correction of derailleur hanger alignment and b screw adjustment) it is now beautifully smooth to shift. Easily on par with XT in terms of shift feel. Outstanding value for money

[-less-car]

Totally correct. Resilient, reliable and just gives you confidence. (I have 10, 11 and 12 speed MTB). The AdventX is my go to.

[CrossFitProject]

Hope to see this product on more and more bikes. I put the 9 speed advent w/ clutch on a 1993 Stumpjumper and I love it. I’ll be putting the advent x on my fat bike for the winter.

[bartmullin]

Recently had Advent X group set installed on my bike and love it. Far better than my 11 spd Box 1 (now not supported) that was quite clunky in shifting. Feels/ shifts like a proper shifter. Should be interesting to see how it feels next season with a full Bikepacking kit; maybe a shade less hike-a-bikes?

[adamcarbary]

40 miles onto mine and I am absolutely loving it. Like any new drivetrain it took a few miles to get it adjusted but once I got it dialed in I haven’t had to touch it since. Love the feel of the shifter and that’s saying something since I am coming from an XTR 11-speed shifter. Would absolutely recommend this system.

[markymarknj]

I have the Advent X groupset on my Marin Kentfield 2 hybrid. I LOVE IT! Not only is the range of gearing excellent (11-48 teeth and 22-96 gear-inches); the jumps between gears are perfect too. At some point in the future, I may convert my Fuji MTB, which has a Shimano 3x8 drivetrain; with the HG hubs, the AdventX cassette would slide right on-no muss, no fuss. If I do the conversion, the AdventX will be the drivetrain I install.

[scstinger]

I love the Advent X and prefer it over my 12 speed! Good job Microshift and thank you 👏

[barnet]

I have to admit.
Seeing kids of 12+ years ride their 500-600 decathlon bikes with this reliable and easy to use system is an true gamechanger.
Let's be fair bikes in this price range were always harder to use triples. For those kids the simplicity and reliability is truly changing their experience.

This helps fuel their enthusiasm for the sport.
Which i can see daily at our local kids loop.

That said i wouldn't upgrade an bike to Advent X.
Shimano also did an excellent job with their Deore 10 and 11 speed drivetrains.

But somehow major brand bikes featuring those groupsets are being sold 400 euro's over the price of those rockriders.
The groupset price difference is only 40 euro's (apples to apples Advent X vs M4100)
Obviously there are more differences but they don't add to 360 euro's.

So either you are giving these excellent groupsets away to OEM's or the consumer retail margins are a bit off.

[bulls]

I’ve been using advent 9 speed for 2 years, the mileage is more than 7000 km, everything works perfectly, I tightened the clutch once, I especially like the gear shift, but it reminds me of something like a gearbox on a sports car, rigid, clear, and with a special sound)

[Glebaka]

I think bigest disadvantage of advent x and xle is cable rounting to the side of road shifter and maybe proprietary cable pull in advent x. But cable from side i very dissapointing. Btw i love my 10s xle groupset.

[justgo]

Just got mine and cant wait to try it, the whole package cost me 300$ cad and thats with a race face chainring. The cassette is super light compared to the sram sx i had before. Should have it set up tomorrow and ready to ride .

[mikiyosangyo]

Simplicity, durability, low maintenance, this is the way to go. Bravo.
Is there a comparison video between Advent 9 and Advent X? I ask in order to eventually upgrade our Advent 9 to Advent X. What benefit we would have upgrading? Thanks!

[draggonhedd]

Would be cool if I could get the Advent X in silver or bare aluminum, the black kind of looks odd when retrofitting some older bikes.

[Hribster]

I love it.... i didn't expect that good shifting .

[FifeFlow]

I hope more manufacturers drop down to 10 speed. I think smart gear steps with your range makes a ton of sense.