which cassette for SRAM Force 22 setup? Force, Rival, or Ultegra?
02-10-16, 09:52 AM
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which cassette for SRAM Force 22 setup? Force, Rival, or Ultegra?
I'm in the market for a new cassette for my SRAM Force 22 bike. My concerns are longevity, shifting performance, good price. On 10 speed cassettes i found that ultegra was often the best value.
has anyone done the legwork on this? any conclusions?
has anyone done the legwork on this? any conclusions?
02-10-16, 09:57 AM
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If weight is not a concern, mid-range or even lower makes perfect sense. Choose the brand based on who offers the exact cogs you want. For example I would be looking for 12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,21,23,26. It is hard to find that from SRAM so I would probably go Ultegra or 105 if they offer it.
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If weight is not a concern, mid-range or even lower makes perfect sense. Choose the brand based on who offers the exact cogs you want. For example I would be looking for 12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,21,23,26. It is hard to find that from SRAM so I would probably go Ultegra or 105 if they offer it.
5800 and 6800 cassettes are nearly identical, but 6800 cassettes use an alloy lockring. Both cassettes are available for $28-$45 out of the UK shops.
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Shimano offers 12-25, 11-23, 11-25(and many others) . I use 12-25t cassettes because I like the single tooth gaps between gear ratios.
5800 and 6800 cassettes are nearly identical, but 6800 cassettes use an alloy lockring. Both cassettes are available for $28-$45 out of the UK shops.
5800 and 6800 cassettes are nearly identical, but 6800 cassettes use an alloy lockring. Both cassettes are available for $28-$45 out of the UK shops.
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Funny. I only care about the middle, but the large and small ends have to be right for the middle to be right...if you know what I mean.
02-10-16, 10:49 AM
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Same here. 11t is useless for me, and 39x25 is plenty for 99% of the roads I encounter. I'm not going to gear my bike for 1% of my riding.
02-10-16, 12:01 PM
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I've found that Ultegra cassettes and chains perform better than Sram Force and Rival. I like Red chains and cassettes, but they are pricey.
02-10-16, 12:05 PM
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Don't waste your time on a matching chain. KMC for the win.
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It's never been the money for me. I adopted KMC to quiet my older Red drivetrain and for the master link.
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