Lightweight CNC close ratio 11s cassette?
Been looking, but the market is swamped with the crazy-wide stuff that's all the rage these days. I'm after 12-25 or even 13-25 (although that might not play so well with syncro shift, come to think of it - I think it's currently set to compensate the max number of cogs for a front shift and I might want it to go one more with the 13-25).
I had a super light two piece ti/al number on there with 10s mechanical, but obviously ally cogs wouldn't be a great idea with the Di2 I'm rocking now... I'd be happy with full steel or maybe steel/ti. But I'm drawing a blank. I'd go Red, but AFAIK 11-25 is as close as those go, and the same for any other close ratio milled cassettes I can find. Anyone got a lead for me? |
Originally Posted by Kimmo
(Post 22097150)
Been looking, but the market is swamped with the crazy-wide stuff that's all the rage these days. I'm after 12-25 or even 13-25 (although that might not play so well with syncro shift, come to think of it - I think it's currently set to compensate the max number of cogs for a front shift and I might want it to go one more with the 13-25).
I had a super light two piece ti/al number on there with 10s mechanical, but obviously ally cogs wouldn't be a great idea with the Di2 I'm rocking now... I'd be happy with full steel or maybe steel/ti. But I'm drawing a blank. I'd go Red, but AFAIK 11-25 is as close as those go, and the same for any other close ratio milled cassettes I can find. Anyone got a lead for me? RECON-One-piece Cr-Mo Cassette / Racing / Shimano 11s (recon-harry.com.tw) I have no experience with this cassette but someone on Bike Forums mentioned it after I expressed concern about prematurely wearing out the 5 bigger titanium cogs on a Dura-Ace 12-28 cassette. I currently use an Ultegra 12-25 cassette and I really appreciate its durability and smooth shifting. Other components represent better targets for weight savings. |
Oh hey, I missed that Recon has a 12-25! Now to find someone who has it in stock.
Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
(Post 22097322)
Other components represent better targets for weight savings.
I mean, look at this! Never mind the wanky plating, but the form! Sweet. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b6afb341a1.jpg |
^^^ That does look pretty damn sweet, and I'd kind of like a 12-28t (also currently running a Shimano 12-25, but want a few more teeth on occasion)... but damn, that's expensive! I am going to keep it in the back of my mind when my current cassette starts getting near EOL.
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Originally Posted by Kimmo
(Post 22097335)
Oh hey, I missed that Recon has a 12-25! Now to find someone who has it in stock.
Originally Posted by Kimmo
(Post 22097335)
Interested to see the difference in shifting performance between this and my R8000 12-25.
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
(Post 22097462)
^^^ That does look pretty damn sweet, and I'd kind of like a 12-28t (also currently running a Shimano 12-25, but want a few more teeth on occasion)...
Originally Posted by WhyFi
(Post 22097462)
but damn, that's expensive! I am going to keep it in the back of my mind when my current cassette starts getting near EOL.
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Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
(Post 22098164)
It looks like you can just order it directly from the link in my post above.
I also managed to get in touch with Edco (finding their email was tough), but their 12-25 is discontinued. Maybe if they got a few more enquiries, they might make it available again... info@edco-wheels.co.uk |
BDop Steel Cassette 11-28T - 185g
BDop Alloy Cassette 11-25T 112g We may still have some SHIM 12-27T in our sample stock. Contact customer service if you are interested. |
I have an Edco Campagnolo drive cassette that I like. They make a Shimano 11-23 that weighs 154 grams. They are good stuff. Swiss made, so not the cheapest thing. They list around 150 Euro.
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Originally Posted by DangerousDanR
(Post 22098477)
I have an Edco Campagnolo drive cassette that I like. They make a Shimano 11-23 that weighs 154 grams. They are good stuff. Swiss made, so not the cheapest thing. They list around 150 Euro.
Prestacycle UniBlock Cassette | HG11 11-Speed | 12-28T - Prestacycle LLC I was so tempted (same $200 price as Recon) but then I looked at the specifications: 12-14-16-18-19-20-22-24-26-27-28 This gear spacing just makes no sense to me. |
Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
(Post 22098489)
12-14-16-18-19-20-22-24-26-27-28
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Originally Posted by Bob Dopolina
(Post 22098464)
BDop Steel Cassette 11-28T - 185g
BDop Alloy Cassette 11-25T 112g We may still have some SHIM 12-27T in our sample stock. Contact customer service if you are interested. Also, I checked out your most recent blog entry - best wishes, mate. |
Anyone have experience with a ti cassette like the Recon? Curious how many miles you can get out of one.
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I wish I could remember the brand of my ti/al 10s number, but it's packed away somewhere - haven't put many k's on it, but the shifting was nice. Scored it marked down to AU$100!
Mind you, the splines were a loose fit; had to put a layer or two of aluminium tape on the inner faces.
Originally Posted by Lazyass
(Post 22098678)
Anyone have experience with a ti cassette like the Recon? Curious how many miles you can get out of one.
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I also have a Campagnolo Super Record cassette which has 6 Ti sprockets out of 11. It is maybe 4 years old and it is just fine. Probably does half of my miles, so. around 6000 miles on it.
Also, my Edco's ratios are 2 cog skips between the bigger sprockets and one for the small ones. Same as the Campagnolo. |
Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
(Post 22098489)
edco North America - High-performance cycling components (edcona.com)
Prestacycle UniBlock Cassette | HG11 11-Speed | 12-28T - Prestacycle LLC I was so tempted (same $200 price as Recon) but then I looked at the specifications: 12-14-16-18-19-20-22-24-26-27-28 This gear spacing just makes no sense to me. On the Edco.bike web site (https://edco.bike/collections/monobl...33253771116684) the 12-28 cassette is spec'ed at 12-13-14-15-16-17-19-21-23-25-28 / 188g, so the listing on that Prestacycle web site makes no sense. |
Originally Posted by DangerousDanR
(Post 22099439)
On the Edco.bike web site (https://edco.bike/collections/monobl...33253771116684) the 12-28 cassette is spec'ed at 12-13-14-15-16-17-19-21-23-25-28 / 188g, so the listing on that Prestacycle web site makes no sense.
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Originally Posted by Lazyass
(Post 22098678)
Anyone have experience with a ti cassette like the Recon? Curious how many miles you can get out of one.
Light weight one piece cassette made of CrMo hardened steel for long durability. |
Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
(Post 22102233)
The Recon link (in my earlier post) does not mention any titanium:
Light weight one piece cassette made of CrMo hardened steel for long durability. RECON-Titanium / Racing I'm curious about the durability because if ti lasts twice as long or longer miles than aluminum it would be worth the cost. |
Originally Posted by Lazyass
(Post 22102635)
They have a titanium link at the top of the page.
RECON-Titanium / Racing I'm curious about the durability because if ti lasts twice as long or longer miles than aluminum it would be worth the cost. To quote something I learned on Bike Forums: steel is real. (I think they were talking about frames though, not cassettes.) |
It depends on the grade of ti. 6al4v is meant to be so hard you can only cut it with a laser or a water jet... Maybe someone can print a cassette out of the stuff.
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Update: I got a pair of cassettes from Prestacycles about a week ago. One is an 11-27 and the other is an 11-32. Both are gorgeous little gems, and at 177g and 218g listed weight they are comparable to the weight of Super Record or Dura Ace.
I had planned to run the 11-27 on the Lynskey and the 11-32 on the Ritchey Breakaway, but fate intervened, so the 11-32 is on the Lynskey and the 11-27 is on the shelf. So far, that cassette has about 120 miles on it, and it shifts just fine. When I get my wheel situation sorted out I will put the 11-27 on the Lynskey and move the 11-32 over to the Ritchey. |
Originally Posted by Kimmo
(Post 22107128)
It depends on the grade of ti. 6al4v is meant to be so hard you can only cut it with a laser or a water jet... Maybe someone can print a cassette out of the stuff.
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Originally Posted by DangerousDanR
(Post 22170722)
Update: I got a pair of cassettes from Prestacycles about a week ago. One is an 11-27 and the other is an 11-32. Both are gorgeous little gems, and at 177g and 218g listed weight they are comparable to the weight of Super Record or Dura Ace.
I had planned to run the 11-27 on the Lynskey and the 11-32 on the Ritchey Breakaway, but fate intervened, so the 11-32 is on the Lynskey and the 11-27 is on the shelf. So far, that cassette has about 120 miles on it, and it shifts just fine. When I get my wheel situation sorted out I will put the 11-27 on the Lynskey and move the 11-32 over to the Ritchey. |
Originally Posted by SoSmellyAir
(Post 22171157)
Will you please post a photo of the 11-27 since it is not yet installed? Please try to take it where the shift ramps are lined up.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...349c24ee2d.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...53755d9c89.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2e7a25cd48.jpg |
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