Originally Posted by
sm-rider
Hey... I just read that SRAM has an 11-28! Anyone know if that is compatible with Shimano DA?
A 10-speed SRAM cassette should be compatible with a 10-speed Shimano drivetrain, some say they are as good as Shimano, some say they're not.
The problem with wide range cassettes is you have to give up better cogs somewhere on the cassette to make room for the wider range end cogs. I would rather have a 12-27 or 13-28 than an 11-27 or 11-28. The problem with a wide range cassette is that the cog you need may be the cog that is missing from the middle of the cassette. And the truth is that most riders will be coasting at speeds where an 11 could work. If you want to go faster turn the cranks at a higher cadence.
I've put together several custom cassettes like 13-26, 13-27, 13-28, 14-28 using various combinations of cogs from extra cassettes and by buying individual cogs. But it's often more cost effective to buy a complete cassette if it's what you need.
Al