Ztto cassettes
12-20-20, 08:25 AM
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Ztto cassettes
Probably just one possible name for the same model. It's a surprisingly light 11-46 11 speed.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ZTTO-11-Speed-11-46T-SLR-Bicycle-Cassette-HG-Compatible-ultralight-Freewheel-MTB-/154233122138?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
At $85, it's not quite cheap enough to just take a chance on.
There is a video somewhere of one shifting perfectly but its just on a stand, not under load.
The 4 largest rings seem to be CNC'd aluminum, the rest is steel. I'd worry about breaking or bending teeth if it's anything but a perfect shift.
I think this is the same company that had an extremely cool cassette last year made from a single piece of aluminum, all machined out like crazy. I heard that it usually broke the first time riding it.
Generics sometimes work, Sunrace is a great example of this. Seems a little sketchy for the price though.
Has anyone tried one?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/ZTTO-11-Speed-11-46T-SLR-Bicycle-Cassette-HG-Compatible-ultralight-Freewheel-MTB-/154233122138?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292
At $85, it's not quite cheap enough to just take a chance on.
There is a video somewhere of one shifting perfectly but its just on a stand, not under load.
The 4 largest rings seem to be CNC'd aluminum, the rest is steel. I'd worry about breaking or bending teeth if it's anything but a perfect shift.
I think this is the same company that had an extremely cool cassette last year made from a single piece of aluminum, all machined out like crazy. I heard that it usually broke the first time riding it.
Generics sometimes work, Sunrace is a great example of this. Seems a little sketchy for the price though.
Has anyone tried one?
12-20-20, 09:07 AM
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I can't speak for their wide range cassetes, but I had a 11-25 9sp once, and it was crap. The material is too soft and it wore faster than the chain. Threw it out after 1K miles.
12-20-20, 10:03 AM
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There is a thread on these on MTBR. Looks like mixed results.
12-20-20, 11:32 AM
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As you can see from the design, those lightweight Chinese MTB cassettes are just a 7 or 8 speed steel road cassette with a cogset machined from aluminum slapped on the end to fill out the climbing gears. The ZTTO one looks a little better than some of the others that have a scary amount of material machined out at least. I certainly would not spend $85 on it though, unless it was for some sort of race or hill climb application where reliability or durability is of no concern.
If you need a very low budget cassette, the all steel Chinese ones are generally serviceable. I have an 11-28 Sunshine on my trainer, and would say it's probably one notch lower than a Sunrace or Microshift (which are good budget cassettes).
If you need a very low budget cassette, the all steel Chinese ones are generally serviceable. I have an 11-28 Sunshine on my trainer, and would say it's probably one notch lower than a Sunrace or Microshift (which are good budget cassettes).
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12-20-20, 11:51 AM
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The consensus here is pretty much what I assumed.
It's not so much a budget concern, but just a matter of how light it is.
The Sunrace is actually a few bucks cheaper and is 1/4lb heavier. I've hammered a 10sp Sunrace for years, swapping it between two bikes and it's still fine. Probably worth the extra weight for peace of mind in this case.
It's not so much a budget concern, but just a matter of how light it is.
The Sunrace is actually a few bucks cheaper and is 1/4lb heavier. I've hammered a 10sp Sunrace for years, swapping it between two bikes and it's still fine. Probably worth the extra weight for peace of mind in this case.
12-20-20, 03:45 PM
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Never heard of a Ztito but I have generally found it is always best to stick with known quantities from established businesses I know and can trust. eBay is a fine marketplace to sell whatever including random crap from overseas from random vendors. SunRace is at least known quantity and quality so it would be a much better choice.
The cheap-o stuff is always funny, they anodize to make it look premium but I have a feeling it is made from Chinese PBR cans by small children. The people who do the copying are probably drinking that China PBR.
The cheap-o stuff is always funny, they anodize to make it look premium but I have a feeling it is made from Chinese PBR cans by small children. The people who do the copying are probably drinking that China PBR.
12-20-20, 06:48 PM
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I just couldn't make peace with a major part that could leave me stranded. I ordered the Sunrace and will be ok with something 120g heavier.
I still want one of y'all to buy me a ztto, and let me put it through the paces. Full report to follow.
50 miles from a major road and walking in clipless shoes, I can't justify it.
But seriously, if the community wants to hook me up, I'll report back with a highly detailed review.
I still want one of y'all to buy me a ztto, and let me put it through the paces. Full report to follow.
50 miles from a major road and walking in clipless shoes, I can't justify it.
But seriously, if the community wants to hook me up, I'll report back with a highly detailed review.
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I just couldn't make peace with a major part that could leave me stranded. I ordered the Sunrace and will be ok with something 120g heavier.
I still want one of y'all to buy me a ztto, and let me put it through the paces. Full report to follow.
50 miles from a major road and walking in clipless shoes, I can't justify it.
But seriously, if the community wants to hook me up, I'll report back with a highly detailed review.
I still want one of y'all to buy me a ztto, and let me put it through the paces. Full report to follow.
50 miles from a major road and walking in clipless shoes, I can't justify it.
But seriously, if the community wants to hook me up, I'll report back with a highly detailed review.
