Versa Road Shifter and Cranksets
The Versa components are the first ever road components designed specifically for use with internal hubs. The Versa components are fully compatible with the Shimano Alfine 8-speed and Nexus 8-speed hubs, and seamlessly control these hubs to bring out the best in performance and versatility from internally geared bicycles.
Using the Versa components, bike companies can build the first ever internally geared road bicycles. Internally geared road bicycles meet the growing demand for simplicity and versatility in the road bike category. Bicycles using the Versa components and Shimano internal hubs are excellent for touring, commuting, event riding and will appeal to enthusiast road riders looking for more simplicity and lower maintenance from their road bike.
  
Versa Road Shifter
The Versa VRS-8 Road shifter is an STI-style (Shimano Total Integration) shifter that integrates shifting and braking into a single lever that is mounted onto drop-style road handlebars. The shifter uses independent up/down shifters for smooth precise shifting at any time - while pedaling coasting, or even at a complete stop. The Versa lever set works exclusively with the Shimano Alfine 8 and Nexus 8 internal gear hubs, providing a wide range of gearing from a compact internal hub. With the Shimano 8-speed hubs, Versa-equipped bikes will have 95% of the gear range of a compact double chainring, and 92% of the range of a full triple chainring, but without any external derailleurs or chain tensioners. This enables Versa-equipped bikes to have a unique clean look, high efficiency, low weight and very low maintenance.
Versa Cranksets
The Versa product line includes two crankset options. The VCS46-EX Crankset uses an external bottom bracket for light weight and high efficiency. The VCS46-SQ Crankset uses the square taper standard for more moderately priced bike options. Both cranksets use a 6061 alloy crankset with 6061 46T single CNC machined chainring.
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Versa Crankset Specifications
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VCS46-EX | VCS46-SQ |
| Crankset | Forged Alloy, 130 BCD | Forged Alloy, 130 BCD |
| BB Type | External BB (included) | Square Taper 110mm
(not included) |
| Chainring | 6061 CNC Alloy, 46T | 6061 CNC Alloy, 46T |
| Crank Lengths | 167.5mm, 170mm,
172.5mm, 175mm | 167.5mm, 170mm,
172.5mm, 175mm |
| Chainline | 43.5mm | 43.5mm |
| Finish | Polish Black or Silver Anodized | Polish Black or Silver Anodized |
| Weight | 820g | 600g |
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