Katipo Carbon Drive wins Design & Innovation Award 2020
We are absolutely stoked for our Katipo Carbon Drive to win the Design & Innovation Award 2020!!
The Design & Innovation Award is the only award that truly tests all of the submitted products in real-world scenarios while also assessing them from every angle to reach critical statements. Over a two-week period, the independent Award Team evaluated all of the entries, putting them through their paces before passing final judgement. The Award Team is made up of thirty international professionals, including journalists, test riders and engineers – all of whom are recognised as renowned experts in their fields. The extensive competence of the team and the full spectrum of bicycle categories help to assess products in a broader context and identify new trends at an early stage.
The Award Team commended the Katipo’s silence, durability, low maintenance requirements and overall performance as stand out from the rest. Here’s what they had to say:
“The sound of silence… you’ll struggle to find an enduro bike as quiet as the 29“ Zerode Katipo with its Pinion gearbox and GATES belt drive! With 12 gears and a 600 % gear range, the Pinion C1.12 gearbox is neatly integrated into the frame, providing a very clean look and enabling shifting while at a standstill. The system is low-maintenance and the belt-drive is incredibly durable, replacing a conventional chain. In addition, this concept significantly reduces the unsprung mass of the rear-end, which in turn has a positive effect on the overall performance of the suspension. Once you get used to shifting gears without putting load on the drivetrain, you’ll enjoy a whole new way of ripping the trails – in complete silence! When you point its nose down the hill, the Zerode Katipo comes to life on all trails and shines with its balanced suspension platform and precise steering. The design language is harmonious, the workmanship top notch. No rattling from the chain or cables, no clunking from the drivetrain – it’s just you, your Zerode Katipo and the noise of your tires carving through the fresh forest loam. The award crew was delighted!”