Leonardi Factory
Got an XD driver freehub wheelset, but find that you don’t always want a pie plate rear cog or a long cage derailleur?
Leonardi Factory has a new 9-36 XD cassette that offers wide-range gearing in a more compact format. Whether you’re looking to bump up your gear inches come race day, or need to swap your adventure cogs for a set better suited for chasing roadies, the new option from the Italian company provides more possibilities with 95% of the range of a 10-42 cassette.
![The Italian Leonardi Factory created a 9-36 XD cassette that offers 95% of the range of a 10-42 cassette but with more gear inches and medium cage rear derailleur compatibility. 2018 Interbike new products. © Cyclocross Magazine](https://www.cxmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-interbike-leonardi-factory-IMG_1245-cxmagazine-ay_1.jpg)
The Italian Leonardi Factory created a 9-36 XD cassette that offers 95% of the range of a 10-42 cassette but with more gear inches and medium cage rear derailleur compatibility. 2018 Interbike new products. © Cyclocross Magazine
The cassette is machined from one piece of steel, with the exception of the largest cog, which is alloy.
![The Italian Leonardi Factory a 9-36 XD cassette is made from a solid piece of steel, with the exception of the alloy 36t cog. It retails for around 300 Euros. 2018 Interbike new products. © Cyclocross Magazine](https://www.cxmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-interbike-leonardi-factory-IMG_1247-cxmagazine-ay_1.jpg)
The Italian Leonardi Factory a 9-36 XD cassette is made from a solid piece of steel, with the exception of the alloy 36t cog. It retails for around 300 Euros. 2018 Interbike new products. © Cyclocross Magazine
The 36t rear cog should also allow use with some medium cage rear derailleurs. So yes, the €300 cassette might help you push the limits and turn an RX800 drivetrain into a wide-range 1x Shimano setup.
![Got an XD driver but don't need a 42t low cog or want a taller gear for road rides? The Leonardi Factory 9-36 cassette might fit the bill. 2018 Interbike new products. © Cyclocross Magazine](https://www.cxmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-interbike-leonardi-factory-IMG_1244-cxmagazine-ay_1.jpg)
Got an XD driver but don’t need a 42t low cog or want a taller gear for road rides? The Leonardi Factory 9-36 cassette might fit the bill. 2018 Interbike new products. © Cyclocross Magazine
The Italian company also offers some ovalized chainrings. These rings feature a dramatic squared-off shape that is said to offer a bigger difference between the power and weak spots in your pedal stroke compared to both round chainrings and competitors’ ovalized options.
![Leonardi Factory offers its ovalized Gecko Track chaiinrings for different direct mount and BCD options. The dramatically ovalized shape is said to offer a larger difference than competing products in terms of power stroke and dead spot effective chainring size. They're currently in smaller mountain bike sizes, but cyclocross/gravel sizes are in the woriks. 2018 Interbike new products. © Cyclocross Magazine](https://www.cxmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/2018-interbike-leonardi-factory-IMG_1185-cxmagazine-ay_1.jpg)
Leonardi Factory offers its ovalized Gecko Track chainrings for different direct mount and BCD options. The dramatically ovalized shape is said to offer a larger difference than competing products in terms of the power stroke and dead spot effective chainring size. They’re currently in smaller mountain bike sizes, but cyclocross/gravel sizes are in the works. 2018 Interbike new products. © Cyclocross Magazine
The Gecko Track ovalized chainrings right now are mountain bike-oriented and come in popular BCD sizes with direct mount options. They retail for around €50. You can expect larger, more cyclocross-oriented sizes to come in the near future.
Leonardi Factory is imported by Pro Net Cycling.
More info: www.pronetcycling.com
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