How many watts does the Paradigm save?

Independent testing of oversized pulley systems shows they save roughly 1 to 3 watts over a standard drivetrain at riding pace. The Paradigm is engineered to deliver gains in that range. Its 14-tooth upper and 20-tooth lower pulley wheels let the chain bend less as it moves through the derailleur, which means less friction. Full carbon cage and pulley wheels running on coated ceramic bearings keep that friction low over thousands of miles.

These are real watts, but they are marginal gains. They matter most where small margins decide the outcome: time trials, triathlon, and long road efforts where you are already fit, aero, and running a clean drivetrain. If you are chasing the last few seconds, this is where they come from.

The Paradigm is built by hand in Pawnee, Illinois, by SLF Motion, a maker focused on low-friction, durable drivetrain parts.