The Box Four groupset is designed for riders who want less fuss. It features an 8 speed shifter & an 11-42T cassette, which offers a great range of gearing to meet the demands of your off-road adventures. Designed for smooth performance, its rear mech uses a Limited Slip clutch in a compact cage. A final highlight is its custom 8 speed chain that's built for abuse. This makes it a great groupset for riders that want strong groupset without all the frills & at a wallet-friendly price. Box Four 8 Speed Shifter The Box Four shifter's main features aren't strikingly different from Box Three's. The key difference is its 8-speed platform. We've chosen to modernize the 8-speed in much the same way we did the 9-speed for Prime 9. Just like the Prime 9, the Box Four shifters take advantage of the "less is more" theme & exploit durability, simplicity, & reliability.
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Material: glass reinforced fiber / Nylon Composite, Steel Extruded Clamp 2 Piece Pull Lever / Up to 3 Gears Per Shift Resin Top Shell Fast Action Release Lever Not Intended for E-Bike Use Weight: 128g Box Four 8 Speed Wide Rear Derailleur Black The Box Four Rear Derailleur is the base of Prime 9 Technology that offers an affordable clutch based 1 by 8-speed derailleur that is simple & light; this makes it a perfect candidate for every entry-level bike that traditionally has a 3 by drive-train that is neither durable nor user friendly.
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Material: Aluminum, glass reinforced fiber / Nylon Composite, Steel Limited Slip Clutch Bearing Pulleys Nylon Composite Knuckle Direct Channel Cable Stay Die-Cast Linkages Stamped Inner & Outer Cage Compatible with Standard Derailleur Hangers (Non Direct-Mount) Weight: 328g Box Four 8 Speed 11-42T Cassette The Box Four cassette adapts our Prime 9 philosophy of durability, simplicity, & reliability at a great price point. All cogs are stamped from steel, given our durable black coating & then the larger cogs are pinned to each other with spacers for easy installation.
Features: Material Cold Rolled Steel Steel Stamped Cogs No Spiders Wide Ratio & Consistent Progression ED Black Protection Compatible with HG Freehub Bodies Not Intended for E-Bike Use Weight: 473g Box Four 8 Speed 116 Link Chain Natural The Box Four chain employs an 8-speed platform in a similar strategy to the Prime 9 but at a great price point. The chain is polished & then chemically treated to achieve corrosion resistance. We engineered the inner link spacing to be a little tighter than other 8-speed chains & is optimized for use with our Box Four Wide/ Narrow Chainring.
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Material: Hardened Alloy Steel Durable Hardened Solid Pins Wide/ Narrow 8 speed Specific Weight: 364 FAQ Derailleur Are Box Prime 9 derailleurs compatible with Shimano "direct mount" hangers? No, Shimano direct mount hangers are proprietary & are not compatible with Box derailleurs. Is the Box Four Prime 9 Derailleur compatible with other 8 speed components? No, traditional 8 speed systems use a Cable Pull that is not compatible with Prime 9. Are Box Prime 9 derailleurs compatible with drop bar (road) shifters? No, Box Prime 9 derailleurs are not currently compatible with drop bar shifters, but we do offer a clamp for our shifters to mount on some 31.8mm drop handle bars. How should I clean my Box Four Prime 9 derailleur? We suggest removing the derailleur from the bike & using a soft bristle brush or rag with soapy water or a mild degreaser. We do not recommend pressure washing, strong solvents or de-greasers as they could degrade the surface coating. Shifter Does the Box Four Shifter come with a cable? Yes. All Box One Twin Lever Shifters come with a stainless steel shift cable. How do I remove the cap from the cable port to install a new cable? To remove it, use a Phillips head screwdriver & turn it counter-clockwise a quarter turn You can then push the cap out by applying pressure to the cable from the other side. Please Note: The Cable Port is not a screw that un-threads from the cable port if you turn the cable port screw more than 90 degrees damage may occur. Is the Box Four Shifter compatible with other 8 speed derailleurs? No, traditional 8 speed systems use a Cable Pull that is not compatible with Box Four components. Cassette Will the Box Four Prime 9 Cassette fit on a wheel with a Sram XD Driver? No this will only work with a HG splined Shimano 9-10-11 speed freehub body. Is the Box Four Prime 9 Cassette compatible with other 8 speed drivetrains? No, The Box Four Prime 9 Cassette is optimized for use only with Box Four Prime 9 Components; running other component variations could result in poor performance. How should I clean my Four Prime 9 Cassette? We suggest removing the cassette from the wheel & using a soft bristle brush with soapy water or a mild degreaser. We do not recommend pressure washing, strong solvents or degreasers as they could degrade the surface coating.