Over the last few weeks, Neil had the opportunity to pedal the new Sword Black, Microshift’s budget gravel/bikepacking group built around a 9-speed cassette and square taper bottom bracket. In our latest video, Neil shares all the details, including what he likes, what he doesn’t, and the overall value of the group.

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Outline:
Intro - 0:00
Differences and Weights - 1:46
The Setup - 4:07
What's up with 9 speeds? - 5:07
The Feel - 7:26
Performance - 8:55
Pricing - 9:33
Final Thoughts - 9:41

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Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index