Known for making bike parts for reality, microSHIFT just released a new, even more affordable version of their popular Sword Gravel Group. Meet Sword Black. Even though slapping the Black moniker on a product usually means that its more pricy, thats not the case here. The new Sword Black is meant to fill out microSHIFTs product line, reaching more riders and offering an even more attainable price point.(Photos/microSHIFT)Samsies as OG SwordSword Black offers a lot of the same features that the OG Sword has, including:Lower gear ranges than comparable road groups (211-38t, 111-46t)Dialed ergonomics that feel good on flared bars Easy to work on yourself. (microSHIFT has a full suite of YouTube videos on the matter) Heres Where Sword Black DiffersIt runs 9 speeds instead of 10 speedsThere is no clutchIt uses a square taper crankThe groupset is $126 cheaper at retail of $349 vs $474 (including crankset)Same Cable PullBoth Sword and Sword Black use the same cable pull ratio, making the rear derailleurs for each group cross-compatible geez, what a novel idea. Imagine if you already have the Sword Black group and wanted to upgrade to the Sword rear derailleur, you could do so without changing anything else. 1x & 2x Sword Black Group Scecs1x specifications2x specificationsmicroSHIFT calls both of the Sword Gravel groups modern components with an analog soul. I like it. Check out everything microSHIFT has to offer by hitting the link below. microShift.comThe post microSHIFT Launches Uber Affordable Sword Black Gravel Group appeared first on Bikerumor.