Looking for 11-40 or larger range cassettes. The Sunrace csmx3 looks to be pretty light for 11-42.
Lightweight wide range 10 speed cassette options
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The alloy cassettes don't seem at all durable, this guy bought one for his daughter and she wore it out in less than 300 miles FAQLoad - Recon 9-36t cassette
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300 miles?? That would be gone so fast.
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There are lots of variables, and I don't know how strong the guy's daughter was, but in other posts she sounded fairly young, if she killed the cassette in 300 miles, then a powerful racer would kill it faster. As he said, "From new it shifted poorly. This improved slightly once it had worn in. Shortly thereafter, it wore out!"
So, will be interested to see how you get on
So, will be interested to see how you get on
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I just can't see the value in spending that much money on a cassette that will wear out so quickly unless I was racing at a pro level, and in that case, I would hope sponsor money would pick up costs.
Mainly looking at the Praxis 11-40 $130 320g
and the Sunrace CSMX3 11-42 $75 380g
But hoping there is other options.
Mainly looking at the Praxis 11-40 $130 320g
and the Sunrace CSMX3 11-42 $75 380g
But hoping there is other options.
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I'm running an XT 11-36 with the last cluster (28,32,36) replaced with the Garbaruk 29-35-42 aluminum cluster. The complete assembly is light at about 265g and shifts great but you're faced with buying the XT cassette if you don't already have one and the Garbaruk cluster. I can't comment on the durability though, as I've only done about 6-7 rides on it so far.
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I have about 400 miles on an aluminum Agogo 11-36. All on my cross bike over the fall racing and training in typical cross conditions. Its anodized so i can see the wear, but no slipping or anythign yet. Typical noiseyness that you get from alu cassets but nothing outta the ordinary.
In terms of that post before i'd ecco what michael8v8 said that if it shifted poorly from the start thats what fried it. I'm always dialing in and lubing my set up but now you guys have me paranoid and i think i'm gonna take it off for the summer and throw it back on for CX race season
In terms of that post before i'd ecco what michael8v8 said that if it shifted poorly from the start thats what fried it. I'm always dialing in and lubing my set up but now you guys have me paranoid and i think i'm gonna take it off for the summer and throw it back on for CX race season
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XG1080+One up 42T will give you a 296g cassette but it does have a pretty big gear jump the 12T to 16T.
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I currently have an XT 11-36 with the Wolftooth 42t. Weight is 404g. It has performed flawlessly, but it now has a lot of miles. I am hoping for a single cassette solution without having to use an extender.
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The new XT 11 speed would be nice for better shifting performance and ratios. But its also has a 430g cassette.
The Praxis works is nice and light at 320g but its only 11-40 and it doesnt have a 36t cog, I think I might miss that guy.
The new XT 11 speed would be nice for better shifting performance and ratios. But its also has a 430g cassette.
The Praxis works is nice and light at 320g but its only 11-40 and it doesnt have a 36t cog, I think I might miss that guy.
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I've been using a Praxis since last summer, doing 2x 60-80miles rides a week in the summer & its worn exceptionally well. I was worried it wouldnt last as long as my previous XTR/one-up mix, but its held up fine. On these longer rides, yup, you're right, I miss the 42T AND the 36T. I've got used to it, but I'd prefer it did have the 36 & 42T.
Weight wise the praxis is only 4g lighter than the XTR/one-up mix, but its a fair bit cheaper. pros & cons....
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Cassettes are one of those either or parts. The lightweight ones are going to be lighter, pricey, and potentially wear fast.
The Praxis looks to the best one then it comes to weight, durability, and price. If they made a 42T...I'd be all over it.
The e*13 9-42 is tempting...but the $280 cost + the $80 XD driver is putting me off for now.
FWIW...my Response has about 600 miles on it...and so far I don't see or feel any noticeable wear. The 11-28 are steel and 32-42 are aluminum.
Lol...it would almost be more economical to switch to 11sp. You can get XX1/01 cassettes for less than the third party/boutique 10 speed ones.
The Praxis looks to the best one then it comes to weight, durability, and price. If they made a 42T...I'd be all over it.
The e*13 9-42 is tempting...but the $280 cost + the $80 XD driver is putting me off for now.
FWIW...my Response has about 600 miles on it...and so far I don't see or feel any noticeable wear. The 11-28 are steel and 32-42 are aluminum.
Lol...it would almost be more economical to switch to 11sp. You can get XX1/01 cassettes for less than the third party/boutique 10 speed ones.
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