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redracer
a Cross Country Rider
from Williamsport, PA USADate Reviewed: September 25, 2010
Strengths: LightweightWeaknesses: Wears too quickly. SRAM HAS NO CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!! Why should you have to buy a new casette when only 2 cogs are worn.Bottom Line: I freakin' HATE SRAM because there is no service after the sale. They could care less about the end user!
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: XTR
Bike Setup: '09 Cannondale Bad Boy set up as ultimate, disk brake street machine. Every component hand picked--22 pounds and $3,800.
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djpriscob
a Racer
from chesapeake, va, usaDate Reviewed: May 17, 2010
Strengths: light weightWeaknesses: i was able to strip 14,15,16 gear teeth during a sprint uphillBottom Line: great lightweight cassette for regular weekend riders, hammerheads and hardcore riders should stay with shimano, stronger and last longer.
Favorite Trail: york river
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$49.00
Purchased At: performance bike
Similar Products Used: shimano
Bike Setup: cannondale scalpel
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crazyhorse79
a Cross Country Rider
from Ft. LauderdaleDate Reviewed: July 18, 2008
Strengths: Weight, good construction.Weaknesses: Cog nut seems a little weakBottom Line: Seems to be the best cassette I've owned so far. Makes shifting so much nicer and it doesn't skip like my old shimano.
Favorite Trail: Markahm
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$62.00
Purchased At: Beyond Bikes
Similar Products Used: shimano HG-50, sram PG-950, Deore LX
Bike Setup: Specialized Epic Comp 07
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hambone_b_fast
a Racer
from southeastDate Reviewed: July 18, 2008
Strengths: Red Spindle, Price, QualityWeaknesses: might could be a tad lighter (nit picking)Bottom Line: Not sure what other folks are running into with this cassette but I'm on my second in the past 3 years and this cassette is bullet proof. If you know how to shift and when this cassette (and your chain) will last all race season and training.
Favorite Trail: Syllamos
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: xt/xtr
Bike Setup: Custom Racer X
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dan0
a Cross Country Rider
from New HampshireDate Reviewed: July 6, 2008
Strengths: colorWeaknesses: quality control, weakBottom Line: POS
I should have returned it when the small cog wouldnt install without filing off a bit, but I had new wheels and wanted to ride
after approx. 50 miles of admittedly knarly singletrack, bike started making noises and I had to constantly tweak the cable adjuster , chain broke twice so I bought new chain and when I went to switch I was examining the gears and the 3 largest cogs were bent, no crashes,no sticks nothing just pedaling up and over rocks. the only other cassette I ever had do this was anxtr 12/32 with a 4 arm spider, junk pure and simple
Favorite Trail: sidewinder
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At: lbs
Similar Products Used: xt, xtr
Bike Setup: Niner rip9
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Kevin
a Weekend Warrior
from LeesburgDate Reviewed: February 2, 2008
Strengths: light, it is the big s, it is durable, it looks cool, it is stiff, and it has excellent build qualityWeaknesses: read aboveBottom Line: is the awsomest cassette, and is durable and light, soooo much better than xtr
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$99.00
Purchased At: pricepoint.com
Similar Products Used: shimano pieces of crap
Bike Setup: really cool fisher
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Zachariah
a Cross Country Rider
from Palm Desert, CADate Reviewed: January 9, 2008
Strengths: Uber-fast shifts, Light, compliments SRAM X.7 components superbly, striking, functional design.Weaknesses: None, as of yet.Bottom Line: After the OEM SRAM PG-950 cassette was upgraded to a much lighter Shimano XT-M770 cassette- I noticed that shifts were not quite as crisp, as the original cogset. Although the Shimano cassette worked with the SRAM components just fine- there was something still amiss.
I was first leery about spending another $100 on a top-of-the-line cassette.....but the PG-990 cassette works in total harmony, with all the SRAM componentry. Compared to the old PG-950 cassette- the weight savings is justified(1/2lb shaved-off). Compared to the Shimano XT-M770(which is slightly lighter).....the SRAM PG-990 with the anodized aluminum spider- is exactly what the drivetrain was missing.....ie; it is the TICKET. Shifts were not only instant(shifts even BEFORE my thumb leaves the lever!).....but every selected gear change is securely and precisely dialed-in, each time, every time.
The SRAM X.Series 1 to 1 actuation ratio is the fairest trade, of all. No more.....no less. By fully acquiring German precision drivetrain manufacturer SACHS- SRAM has produced another WINNER!!
Favorite Trail: Hurkey Creek Park (24hrs/Adrenalin Course)
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: SRAM PG-950, Shimano XT M770 cassettes.
Bike Setup: 2006 Cannondale Furio Hardtail; Ultra Fatty DLR Headshok w/ rebound/lockout; MAVIC XM117/DT Swiss wheelset; FSA 25mm riser bar/175mm Alpha-Drive crankset; TrueVativ ISIS BB; SRAM X.7 Shifters/rear derailleur; Avid BB5 disc brakes; IRC SeracXC 2.10 tires; Thomson Elite 250mm seatpost/Fizik Nisene HP saddle; Crank Bros. Smarty clipless pedals; SRAM PG-990 11-34 cassette.
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Ben
a Cross Country Rider
from Columbia, MD, USADate Reviewed: October 2, 2007
Strengths: Price and quality.Weaknesses: None so farBottom Line: I haven't had any problems with this bad boy. No quality or maintenance issues. Not much more to say
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At: Competitve Cyclist
Bike Setup: Epiphany, Deus XC LR, X9 Trigger Shifters and rear derailleur, Juicy 7's (185 up front & 160 in the back), 07 Talas RLC, Thomson stem and seatpost, WTB Rocket V Team saddle, Stylo 3.3 crankset, Crank Brother Candy's, Crossmax ST's, Intense System 4 2.25 up front and Panaracer Fire XC 2.1 in the back
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Nick
a Racer
from Cambridge, ONDate Reviewed: March 14, 2007
Strengths: Great value, reasonibly light, nice looks. Not the big S.Weaknesses: Poor build quality, performance not on par with XTR.Bottom Line: Seems there are a number of 2006 cassettes with build quality issues in the rivetted aluminum spider. After picking up the cassette on a whim (and on sale), I was warned by a local builder that the 28T and 24T rings like to bent over due to poor rivetting. Sure enough after about 3 or 4 spirited rides I had lost the use of both gears (28T folded out blocking the chain path of the 24T and dropping off itself). I must admit, SRAM has been good about warrantying it, but it will remain a training bike cogset only. Can't afford to lose two climbing gears in a critical situation. 5 for value (can't beat the price), 3 overall for quality control.
Favorite Trail: Twin Ponds
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At: Online
Similar Products Used: XTR, PG-970, older PG-990
Bike Setup: Trek Top Fuel 110 converted to all SRAM (except cassette now)
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Adrian
a Cross Country Rider
from Boston, MADate Reviewed: November 18, 2006
Strengths: construction, eye candyWeaknesses: none to dateBottom Line: Wow - what more can i say? i am very impressed on how this has improved shifting. I recently upgraded my drive train from shimano LX. And boy what a difference! I will never go back to Shimano. SRAM rocks! I have to admit the first thing that drew me to this cassette was its flashy color and construction. The spider is made with a solid piece of aluminuim. The only draw back is that the main sprockets are riveted to the spider so if you damage a sprocket you will have to buy a new cassette. Overall, i have been very happy.
Favorite Trail: wompy state park
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$78.00
Similar Products Used: SRAM 950
Bike Setup: Trek 6700
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Giancarlo Pelosi
a Weekend Warrior
from Miramar, FL, USADate Reviewed: July 13, 2006
Strengths: Love it, Allows for smooth shifting and has a sharp look to it with the red center lock gear feature.Weaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Good bang for your buck. Get it.
Favorite Trail: Markham Park
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Bell's Bikes
Similar Products Used: SRAM 970, XT and XTR rear cassette.
Bike Setup: 06 Giant Trance 1, XTR rear der, XT Front der, XT chain, disc rotors, and shifters. Race Face Dues XC bars, stem, seatpost and crankset (X-type BB). Chris King headset, Mavic Crossmax SL disc, WTB Rocket V Stealth saddle, Kenda Nevagal UST and SRAM 990 cassette.
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Andrew P
a Cross Country Rider
from Rolla, mo, USADate Reviewed: June 27, 2006
Strengths: carrage style cassette won't mar your hub. shifts extremely well and hasn't broken yetWeaknesses: None (cost)Bottom Line: I can't see making a better practicle one. I mean I guess it could be lighter but it is already light and very durrable. The construction is top notch. I can't see any reason you would be unhappy with this bad boy.
4 chillis becuase it is a little price
5 chillies because I think it's the best you can get
Favorite Trail: Council Bluffs
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At: lbs
Similar Products Used: Pc 970 lower level stuff
Bike Setup: dos Niner w/ SC32 X-o drivetrain, 240s rear hub
SIR9 w/ pace RC29, XTR drivetrain 1x9
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Wouter
a
from NetherlandsDate Reviewed: April 1, 2006
Strengths: It's a very good cassette! I've bought it because of the looks, but the drivingskills are also awsome!Weaknesses: Hard to keep the cassette clean and nice-looking.Bottom Line: Overall, very good for this price!
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$24.00
Similar Products Used: Shimano XT 2004 cassette
Bike Setup: Votec Tox
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ewout
a Cross Country Rider
from NetherlandsDate Reviewed: March 1, 2006
Strengths: the look,quickness.Weaknesses: Use the 34,strange feelingBottom Line: I.m honnest,i bought it cause the look,with that red alu spider was it direct love.Then the riding,crappy....!
After 19 years mountainbiking this was never happend that a component was that bad.
A one night stand.
Really,buy a Shimano deore or XT
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$28.00
Purchased At: second hands
Similar Products Used: Shimano deore'04,lx'02,xt'05,xt'01
Bike Setup: Scott scale 10
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John
a Weekend Warrior
from Hidden ValleyDate Reviewed: September 19, 2005
Strengths: light,looks goodWeaknesses: durabilityBottom Line: I had this approx 6 month. About a month ago my rear started skipping when pedaling hard. I thought it was just my deraillor was out of alignment. Last week I was going up a technical climb and skipping bad-wouldnt shift. One of the rivets had come loose on the 3rd cog and the ring was bent outward. Apparently the arms are plastic. I bought the 2006 model to replace as this has apparently been fixed(now aluminum).
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At: Speedgoat
Bike Setup: Ellsworth moment,SRAM XO
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