[mazpr]

I want to swap my 11-23 Shimano CS 6500 with a 12-27 Shimano CS 6500.

I found them online on different auctions and stores, I am planning on going to the local bike shops to see if I can find a compatible cassette, in other words any other brand as long as it is 27 or higher and fits with Shimano parts.


What other compatible brands will be the same as a Shimano CS 6500?


Thanks in advance,

The Elite rider

NOTE (EDIT): Cat0020 its for a 10 speed

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[cat0020]

Just to make sure.. are you looking to replace 9 spd or 10 spd cassette?

SRAM cassette is usually compatible with Shimano freehub body.

[BlazingPedals]

Just about any cassette except a Campy one will fit, but I haven't had much luck getting the non-Shimano ones to shift properly using a Shimano derailleur. Now that I'm using an X-7, I should dig out a Performance cassette and give it another try.

+1 on the suggestion to make sure you get one with the right number of gears. I've seen that really mess up guys if they don't notice it!

[mazpr]

Sram Force Rival OG-1070

I was planning on buying this one;

http://www.zumitems.com/products.asp?stid=4853&cat=Sports&product_id=130171351336

Its an SRAM, has a better combination as it is a 11-28T compared to the 12-27T Shimano. At the bike shop I have plenty of chain to install them.

Will it fit to anyone who may have tried? Blazing will this one work?

[cat0020]

Just make sure whatever front/rear derailleur combination you use is capable to accomedate 28T rear cog and your chainring size differences.

[mazpr]

This is ridiculous;

I here again and again how North California is like the mecca of cycling, that the cycling movement is very aggressive etc.

But I go to buy a Shimano or a SRAM for my bike and nowhere it is found, all the time I get the same answer of we have to order it and will be here in 7 to 10 days.

Its not as if I am going to K-Mart to the sports deparment, no LBS has any 10 speed for a common 105.

Well, I will keep looking or else just buy the one online.

[mazpr]

Well, finally I found it and bought the SRAM 10 speed OG-1070 11-28T


WOW! What a difference, its a totally different bike, fit like a glove with no modifications at all, uninstall old one (well only 1300 miles), installed new one and thats it. It was a perfect fit, plug and play.

Thanks for all the great info!