Originally Posted by
aliasfox
How does the SRAM shift? I've been looking at cassettes anyway, as I hate how the HG800 is 2-teeth between all of the higher gears (11-13-15-17). Was pretty much just planning on an RS8000 11-30 or 11-32, but if the SRAM has comparable performance at lighter weight, might be worth considering.
The UltraSport is a folding bead, and actually doesn't weigh that different from the GP5k. I have it because it was OEM on the bike, but there's a GP5k 25mm waiting for when the UltraSport goes. And yes, others have mentioned latex over butyl.
Carbon and rim brakes would just be a different bike now :-)
SRAM XG1190 is machined from steel and is virtually unbreakable unlike Dura Ace. It shifts fine and lasts a long time. I run 11 speed 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 22, 25, 28, 32 OR 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 22, 25, 28 with either a 53 or 56 ring. If you are looking to replace the cassette anyway, this is a no brainer upgrade based on weight and durability.