Despite a significantly smaller expo area than years past, there were still several incoming, new, or recent products to check out at Crankworx Whistler. This article highlights the updated 2027 Polygon Colossus TEO eMTB, Microshift’s Advent MX drivetrain, and the dual-sport friendly Velocirax Raxilla hitch racks.
Polygon has updated their Colossus TEO eMTB with Bosch’s latest display unit and a rear wheel flip-chip. Microshift was on hand showing their current Advent MX 11-speed drivetrain components, and the versatile Velocirax Raxilla boasts the ability to carry road bikes, MTBs, e-motos and dirt bikes.
Polygon Colossus TEO eMTB
Polygon Bikes had a prototype 2nd generation model of their Colossus TEO eMTB sitting in their booth at Crankworx Whistler. The Colossus TEO features a Bosch Performance Line CX Gen 5 motor and an 800Wh battery. While many eMTBs forgo this feature, Polygon made this bike’s battery easily removable for convenient off-bike charging.
There are two key updates to the new model: First, it now gets Bosch’s Kiox 400c display unit, which offers on-board navigation (a feature that would be awesome for e-enduro racing). The incoming model also adds a flip-chip for MX/29” rear wheel compatibility.
The 2nd generation Colossus TEO is considered a 2027 model, so it won’t be available until late 2026, if not sometime next year. Please note the bike shown here was assembled for display and does not have a production build spec.
Polygon was also catching eyes with this Canada-themed Collosus DH9 downhill bike (feature image above). This custom-painted steed was on hand to highlight Polygon’s recent expansion into the Canadian market. Polygon bikes can now be purchased in Canada online or through dealers.
Microshift Advent MX 1×11 drivetrain:
Microshift launched their Advent MX 1×11 drivetrain in February, and had most of the new pieces to show at Crankworx. There are three different cassettes, one shifter, and two derailleur models within the lineup. The 11-speed drivetrains may appeal to eMTB riders particularly, as they offer better durability and less precise setup than 12-speed drivetrains. Also, assisted riders can more likely live without the finer gear increments offered by 12-speed cassettes.
The black cassette pictured above is the more basic Advent MX H-series 11-speed Speedramp model, made entirely from steel. This model does not use a spider, and ranges from 11-50t. It is compatible with HG hub bodies.
The silver and black unit is the lighter-weight Advent MX G-Series 11-speed Speedramp cassette, which uses aluminum for the biggest two rings and chromoly for the 11-28t cogs. The cogs are also 1.8mm thick, offering 5x the durability of standard hi-tensile steel cogs. This model also features a spider for the smaller rings, helping to keep weight down. This cassette has the same 11-50t range as the steel version, and HG or XD fitments are available.
Microshift also offers a nearly identical Advent MX E-Series cassette, which only fits HG hub bodies.
The main improvement to the Advent MX shifter vs. Microshift’s Advent X model is far more responsive shifting. With all-new internals, the MX shifter engages at just 3°, compared to the older model’s 12° engagement. Another nice feature is the clamp’s adjustability: It can be moved in or out by 12mm to ensure cockpit compatibility and ergonomic positioning.
The Advent MX Pro derailleur seen above offers a beefed-up option versus Microshift’s Advent X drivetrain components. It has a 33% stronger clutch than the Advent X derailleur, and IGUS bushings in the parallelogram. The pulley wheels roll on sealed bearings, and the cage is replaceable should you give it a smash. The Advent MX Pro derailleur weighs 358 g.
Microshift also makes an Advent MX derailleur which does not feature a replaceable cage or sealed bearing pulleys, but shares the stronger clutch with the Pro model.
Velocirax Raxilla
If you ride bicycles and dirt bikes, trials bikes or e-motos, the Raxilla is one hitch rack that can carry all your toys! With wheel holders that can fit anything from a road bike to a dirt bike, and one or two tray models available, the Raxilla could be the best option for multi-sport riders. Bikerumor covered the Raxilla’s main features when Velocirax teased it on social media, but we didn’t have all the info on it yet. Now we do!
Starting with weight capacity, the single-tray Raxilla can carry up to 275 lbs (with straps) or 90 lbs without straps. The two-tray Raxilla 2 can hold up to 250 lbs on Tray 1 and 130 lbs on Tray 2 (with straps) or 90 lbs per tray without straps. The racks themselves weigh 73 lbs (single tray) or 126 lbs (two trays). The Raxillas only come with 2” hitches, but Velocirax has various adapters if you have a heavy-duty vehicle with a larger receiver. Check Velocirax’s website for full details, but your vehicle must have a Class 3 hitch with a tongue capacity of 500 lbs for these racks.
The Raxilla is compatible with any bike wheel 24” to 29” in diameter, and with tires up to 5” wide. For dirt bikes, it fits front wheels from 16-21” diameters, and tire widths up to 180 mm. The rack comes with two adapters which accommodate smaller wheels. The only limitation for bikes would be full fenders, which won’t work with the Raxilla’s wheel holders, or those newfangled 32” wheels. The MTB displayed on the rack did have a short fender zip-tied to the fork.
The Raxilla’s MSRP is $1199, and the Raxilla 2 sells for $1999. Both models are now available in the USA and will be coming to Canada later this year.
