Originally Posted by
ThermionicScott
7-speed cassettes are "extremely rare" now? Harris still sells 8 or so configurations (from Shimano), and several other brands make knockoffs.
I am in the process of hoarding 7-speed cassettes, because I think they're great.
- Scott
By "extremely rare" I mean Shimano no longer sells the HG70, which is what 99% of them used. The HG50 is just not as good (I have both) and SRAM isn't nearly as widespread.
I intend to keep my bike 7sp as long as possible. No reason to change unless I have to. If it gets to the point where I have to spend more money to keep it 7, then I may go to 9.