KWT Microshift Groupset - Acolyte MTB 1x8 Speed 12-46T

There are plenty of obstacles in the trail – don’t let your drivetrain be one of them. Our all-new Acolyte group delivers the wide range and simplicity of a top-of-the-line shifting system, all at a price point that would make sense on your first bike. With rock solid chain retention, intuitive shifting action, and enough gear range to climb a wall, you’ll be free to focus on what’s important: building your skills.

Acolyte is an innovative wide range 1x8 group with a completely new clutch design that brings the cost of entry for a 1x group down to a new price point.

Who is it for?

Riders buying their first real mountain bike, or anyone who isn’t interested in using a front derailleur if they don’t have to.

Light & Positive Shifting

Sealed ball-bearing construction provides light and Fluid lever action with crisp and positive shifting.

Wide Range Specific

Proprietary cable pull optimized for the wide range clutch derailleur.

SpringLock Chain Tension

Brand new clutch design uses a custom spring system to provide all-mountain chain stability that can still be turned on and off for wheel changes.

Direct Cable Path

Optimized derailleur kinematics lighten shifting effort with clutch engaged for smooth cable response.

Bombproof Construction

Robust & continuously molded cogs paired with a wide 8-speed chain hold up to high torque applications, E-Bike or otherwise.

12-46T Range

By pushing 8 speed gear range to the limit, even new riders can enjoy the ease of use of a 1x drivetrain.

This groupset has been built from the following Microshift components -

• MSH-SL-M7180-R - MICROSHIFT Acolyte Xpress Shifter
• MSH-RD-M5185M - MICROSHIFT Acolyte Medium Rear Clutched Derailleur
• MSH-CS-H083 12-46T - MICROSHIFT Acolyte Steel Cassette