I had my FSA Vero 52/42/30T replaced with a Shimano Deore M590 48/36/26T early this summer. It came with a BB. Cost me a little over $100. It was an improvement for hill climbing. I didn't think it would matter that much, but it is noticeable. My cassette is 11-32 and I have a 9 speed. I do not believe the FSA Afterburner is worth over double the cost. Just did a quick search on it and the reviews weren't overwhelming favorable. With the savings going with Deore you could buy another cassette and go even lower.