Review Options:
Sorted by Latest Review | Sort by Best Rating |
|
Reviews 1 - 15 (15 Reviews Total)
| |
User Reviews
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
františek
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: October 31, 2012
Strengths: good and smooth shifting, light, comes in one pieceWeaknesses: actually I bought the pc950 with this, cause it would fit good together. But actally after 1,5 years I realized, that the chain still is in good shape, but the cassette is over ... Better go to the shimano products ...Bottom Line: a waste on material an money, cause the life time is not given and the price is still comparatively high. still the chain pc950 seems a relative good buy / value ...
Duration Product Used: 1,5 years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: bike 24.de
Bike Setup: ghost se 3001
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Herger
a Weekend Warrior
from Willmar, MN USADate Reviewed: April 30, 2011
Strengths: Not sure on this. It certainly didn't surprise me with any hidden talents.Weaknesses: Structural.Bottom Line: 30 minutes ago I bent the 28T cog doing a backhop. I'm 6'0" and 180 pounds, fairly light on my feet/bike and have just started trials/street trials. In my opinion, this cassette is not suited for trials/street trials as too much metal has been removed from the cogs to appease the weight weenie gods. The trade off is that the broken bike gods are no longer happy.
I gave 3's because the type of riding I'm doing with it puts more stress on the cassette than even steep CC climbs so it doesn't deserve a 1 or 2. Probably more a problem with Giant spec'ing it on this particular bike rather than a SRAM component problem.
Favorite Trail: All
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: XT and XTR
Bike Setup: 2009 STP Zero with 36T front chainring
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
angel4finance
a Weekend Warrior
from manteca, ca, san joaquinDate Reviewed: October 13, 2009
Strengths: Light Wieght, PriceWeaknesses: Not heavy duty enough for larger person up hill.Bottom Line: The Casssette came stock on my 08 Trek 6000. After a few rides up hill, my chain started Skipping. I have broke 2 chains in 3 months and the 2nd and third smallest cogs have broken teeth. I am 6'0" 275 lbs so i dont know if it just isn't cut out for my size, but any shifting uphill thrashes this thing. I'm going to try the Shimano Deore XT becouse iv'e been told it's more heavy duty. this cassette might work fine for a stock cassette if you are not as big as me, but it has not done well for me at all.
Favorite Trail: anywhere down hill
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: trek 6000 my first real MTB.
Bike Setup: 08 Trek 6000, avid bb7 breaks, otherwise stock
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
zach.scofield
a Weekend Warrior
from Plattsburgh, NY, USADate Reviewed: July 1, 2009
Strengths: shifts good when it stays together.Weaknesses: comes apart to easily and the aluminum is weak.Bottom Line: The cassette shifts good when its new. I have been riding this cassette for a little over 2 months and a couple weeks ago I started hearing a snapping sound coming from my bike. Initially I thought it was loose pivots but it wasnt. Then thought it might be my rear wheel but after a truing and inspection ruled that out. When removing the cassette I noticed that I coould rotate the cassette by hand about a quater turn. Looking at it further I noticed the aluminum around the grooves for the carrier was distorting. Im not real impressed w/ the aluminum used for this item. Sending it back for warranty. I will try the new one when it comes back and see how that lasts. wish I had been able to give a better review. Hopefully the new one will last longer. I'll give 3 chilis for value and 3 for overall. Hopefully the new one performs much longer.
Favorite Trail: anywhere there is dirt
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Viking ski shop
Similar Products Used: pg 970, hg50, xt 750
Bike Setup: 05 trance w/ lx/xt and tons of upgrades
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Tuifu
a Weekend Warrior
from BirminghamDate Reviewed: June 9, 2008
Strengths: Shifts OK. By removing the long thin bolt connecting cogs 1-6 the cassette can be completely dismantled for thorough cleaning.Weaknesses: The long thin bolt tends to undo, so unless you have a plastic spoke guard disk the bolt will unthread and drop out somewhere. It's no disaster but it's a pain.Bottom Line: Seems fine as a cassette, at least equivalent to a Deore. Shifts well, especially with SRAM chain. I'd be happy to buy another. The opportunity to deep clean is nice but balanced by the likelihood of losing the connecting bolt. If buying a new one, get a very small hex key and tighten that bolt!
Favorite Trail: Follow The Dog
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: Shimano Deore
Bike Setup: Olypmus XT. XT drivetrain. Deore hydro brakes. Rockshox SID forks.
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Melbourne, australiaDate Reviewed: March 26, 2008
Strengths: strong, durable, looks good, ramped well.Weaknesses: tiny, tiny bit wobbly on the hub.Bottom Line: very good. i have been informed that the only difference between this and the sram pg-970 is that the cutouts are bigger on the 970 cogs to save weight and that it has a different coloured lockring. feels the same as a 970 and costs less. very good for the money. comes on $3500 Giant dualies so it must be doing something right.
Favorite Trail: the next one
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Similar Products Used: pg-970
Bike Setup: xc hardtail
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Aaron
a Cross Country Rider
from Simi Valley CaDate Reviewed: November 20, 2007
Strengths: Never slipped on me. Never misshifted or jumped.Weaknesses: none so farBottom Line: If you use a good derailleur with this cassette you won't be dissappointed.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At: ebay
Bike Setup: raliegh xt 3500
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Chris Pase
a Cross Country Rider
from Box Hill, Vic, AusDate Reviewed: October 7, 2007
Strengths: Works well, granny gear, strong and lasts wellWeaknesses: weight, no alloy spider (on the up market Sram cassetes)makes it less stiffBottom Line: Works exceptionally for the price. No faults after a years use. Buy it if you cant afford better but still use it heavily.
Favorite Trail: Lysterfield
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: Lawrencia Cycles with Bike
Similar Products Used: Deore Xt, sram pg-990
Bike Setup: XC hardtail with xt derailleurs this cassete and truvativ fiveD cranks.
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Corstian Devos
a Cross Country Rider
from PhialdelphiaDate Reviewed: July 30, 2007
Strengths: It works. Came stock on my Glory Freeride. I am 6'3" 250 lbs. I ride hard and like to climb. This cassette has held up under everything I have piled on it. I like the 34t granny.Weaknesses: None come to mind.Bottom Line: It works. In my opinion no better or worse than anything else I have used. If you can get it for a good price then I say use it.
Favorite Trail: Any trail is a good trail
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$1.00
Purchased At: Cycle Sonic
Similar Products Used: Shimano LX, XT, XTR cassettes. Sram 850 cassette.
Bike Setup: Stock 2007 Giant Glory Freeride with the following: peddles SH M540, seat Fizik Atlas, grips Oury DH, and replaced stock 2.5 Kenda tires with WTB Tyrannoraptor back (Yes I have a few of these old tires around) and Conti Double Fighter front.
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Sean
a Cross Country Rider
from Sherwood, Oregon, USADate Reviewed: May 10, 2007
Strengths: Solid and stiff with little latteral flexWeaknesses: Broke 4 teeth off gears 4-6 in a matter of 3 months. Went through a chain every 150-200 miles for 800miles (Various 9spd Shimano chains) Does not hold up under strenious up-hill shifting (down or up). I've had cheap Wal-mart bike's that never broke a chain or tooth.Bottom Line: Cheap pos worth upgrading if you put any load on it while shifiting. If you think the chain is the problem, think again.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Similar Products Used: Shimano XT 750, soild so far after 400miles.
Bike Setup: 05' Cannondale F400. Avid BB7 front disc
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
JP Taberdo
a Cross Country Rider
from BrisbaneDate Reviewed: November 1, 2006
Strengths: Works. Seems to shift well.Weaknesses: Feels heavy. But I'm sure there's only a few grams difference between cassettes in this price range.Bottom Line: No problems with it so far, and I have done about 1000kms of dirt road touring on it.. So it seems to be able to take the extra weight when climbing lotsa hills. I'd consider an upgrade to the 970 or something when this one wears out though. It came stock. I docked it a chilli cos I wouldn't say its 'outstanding'.
Favorite Trail: The flames of mount buggary!
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Purchased At: Brisbane Bicycles
Similar Products Used: First time i checked!
Bike Setup: Its on the hub of my rear wheel. Although last night I took it off. But then I put it back in the same place about half and hour later. It was fun!
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Dan
from Phoenix, AZDate Reviewed: March 30, 2006
Bottom Line: Cassettes don't have internal bearings. If something is wobbling, it's your hub.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Sweathog
a Cross Country Rider
from Florida, BrazilDate Reviewed: October 15, 2005
Strengths: Cheap (I paid so much because of unfavorable dollar exchange rate), strongWeaknesses: HeavyBottom Line: I just want to confirm the chain compatibility problem, it´s a good thing I saw the other review. My cassette, purchased in 05, must be an 04; it was horrible with a brand new SRAM chain, now is just fine with a Shimano chain (Deore HG 53). Excellent value at US prices, but I knocked it down a chili because I had to buy another new chain.
Favorite Trail: canefields
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Brazil
Similar Products Used: SRAM
Bike Setup: Giant NRS, all drive components now Shimano
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Robert Sears
a Cross Country Rider
from Bellingham, WADate Reviewed: September 27, 2005
Strengths: Strong cogs, shifts smooth even under pressure.Weaknesses: Internal berrings are weak. I have worn out 2 in 9 months.Bottom Line: Avoid this one unless you are a light weight or don't ride much. This was the stock cassette on my 04 Haro X2. The first one failed in less than 3 months (berrings shot, cassette wobbleing) I got it replaced under warenty. The second one lasted almost 6 months, same failure mode. (berrings shot, cassette wobbleing)
Favorite Trail: Galbraith Mountain
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: Shimano
Bike Setup: Haro Extreme X2
Overall Rating:
Value Rating:
Submitted by
Al
a Cross Country Rider
from Garden City, MIDate Reviewed: September 2, 2004
Strengths: Strong, reliable, doesn't seem to wear muchWeaknesses: heavy, chain compatibility (I'll explain below)Bottom Line: Overall, it's been a great cassette. I've been beating the crap out of it for 6 months and haven't managed to bend, chip, or in any other way screw up any of the cogs (which is reasonably notable for me...). It's a bit heavy, but I'm over that. Now, here's the interesting part. The 2004 version of this, despite what is advertised, is only compatible with Shimano chains. I had to replace the OEM chain, so I put on a Sram chain (it's a Sram cassette, so it'd seem logical, right?) only to have all sorts of shifting problems and ridiculous amounts of noise. I did some investigating and finally found Sram's dealer technical publications, which listed chain compatibility as being only Shimano for this cassette (it used to be on Sram's website, but the link now leads to the 2005 technical publications). So, I put a Shimano HG-93 chain on it, and it's been great ever since. According to the 2005 technical publications, the compatibility is now Sram, but if you find a 2004 version, beware of that.
Overall, I am pretty satisfied with this cassette, but I am going to knock a point off for the compatibility thing and the weight. If you need a cassette on the cheap, however, consider this.
Favorite Trail: yes
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Purchased At: came on bike
Bike Setup: K2 Zed 3.0 hardtail with other goodies...
|
Reviews 1 - 15 (15 Reviews Total)
| |
Review Options:
Sorted by Latest Review | Sort by Best Rating |