TRP and Classified Launch Vistar // Powershift Groupset

1x15 / 1x16 Groupset Now Shipping to Riders

June 11, 2025

Wednesday, 11^th June – Following its 2024 Eurobike Award-winning debut and appearances at key international cycling events, TRP and Classified are now releasing the Vistar // Powershift groupset to riders and dealers worldwide.

A breakthrough in drivetrain design, Vistar // Powershift combines TRP's precision groupset engineering with Classified's Powershift, enabling QuantumShift to unlock 15 or 16 individual gears, making shifting easier, smarter and more intuitive for road and gravel riders. TRP and Classified have combined their strengths to create the best riding experience. The result is a cutting-edge system with unique functionality and features. Vistar // Powershift redefines drivetrain standards, providing cyclists with improved control, efficiency and durability in both road and gravel applications.

The Vistar // Powershift is available in 1x15 for gravel and 1x16 set-ups for road, marking the widest gear range of any gravel or road bike groupset on the market. Based on a 12-speed cassette and a single chainring on the crankset, combined with the instant and under full load shiftable Classified Powershift Hub, it effectively provides riders with 15 or 16 efficiently spread distinct gears in a logic sequence, offering enhanced chainline efficiencies, under the rider’s fingertips. Unlike traditional 2x drivetrains that rely on a front derailleur to move the chain between two chainrings, the Vistar // Powershift system uses QuantumShift technology to simultaneously shift the Powershift Hub (from 1:1 to 0.7 ratio) and the rear derailleur, smoothly delivering 15 or 16 individual gears. QuantumShift coordinates the hub gear change with the rear derailleur to deliver logic gear sequencing and uninterrupted cadence, unmatched by traditional 1x and 2x drivetrains, even under full pedalling load.

TRP's signature CMD “Command” system features a wireless protocol for seamless communication between shifters, derailleurs, Powershift Hub and accessories. This technology provides consistent and fast shifting regardless of the circumstances, while allowing personal shifting preferences.

The Vistar // Powershift system offers:

Classified’s Powershift Hub replaces the front derailleur with a highly efficient 2-speed hub. It favours a larger chainring up front and provides instant shifting and higher drivetrain efficiencies in all gears compared to a standard set-up. It is the first groupset integration for Classified Powershift technology.
Freedom of choice between QuantumShift and manual shifting. QuantumShift eliminates the need for complex double shifting by offering 15 or 16 intelligently sequenced gears. Prefer manual control? Access all 24 gear combinations for maximum precision and flexibility.
Advanced lever ergonomics ensure one-finger braking for all hand sizes, enhancing safety and control
A new standard for precision and performance guaranteed by the rear derailleur RD-G8000E – featuring a lightweight yet durable construction and delivering silent, instant engagement for a superior riding experience

Paired with TRP’s proven braking technology, the Vistar // Powershift groupset delivers the confident stopping power and refined modulation riders expect, perfectly complementing its next-generation shifting performance. The groupset’s rear derailleur is designed with a removable and rechargeable battery for added convenience and serviceability. To complement the groupset, Classified's Aero Crankset (46T to 52T), and TRP’s Road (50T and 52T) and Gravel (44T to 48T) are available. Finally, the monoblock steel TRP cassettes are engineered for optimal performance and durability, designed to integrate seamlessly with the Classified Powershift Hub.

It will be priced at €2800 in Europe and $2900 in North America.

The Vistar // Powershift system has already been validated in the field at elite gravel events such as Unbound, underscoring its performance and reliability in the most demanding conditions. Classified gravel athlete Arno Van den Broeck put the system to the test during his 200-mile high-performance race in Kansas.

Sander Laseur, Classified Product Manager: “Vistar // Powershift marks a true technological breakthrough. With Vistar // Powershift, we’ve unlocked 15 or 16 individually sequenced gears that make shifting easier, smarter, and more intuitive. It’s a solution that’s both simpler and more innovative, pushing us ahead in the groupsets offer. This collaboration with TRP reflects our shared vision for innovation to enhance the rider experience and performance”.

Yannick Mayer, TRP Road and Gravel Category Specialist: “With Vistar // Powershift, we’re ushering in a new era of shifting: intuitive, wireless, and limitless. Our QuantumShift technology takes the guesswork out of gear changes – riders simply shift up or down, and the system intelligently handles the rest. Full wireless communication keeps the cockpit clean and setup effortless. And with up to 16 unique gear combinations and a 530% range, Vistar is ready for any terrain – gravel, road, and beyond.”