Cassette Question
01-26-17 | 09:34 PM
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Cassette Question
I'm getting a new set of wheels for my bike. This new set is specifically set up for pavement riding. I'm going to get a Shimano cassette but I don't know if it's worth it to get an Ultegra or just the 105. I can't find anything published that lists the difference. If there is a difference what is it and is it worth the extra money for the Ultegra?
Thanks,
DS
Thanks,
DS
01-27-17 | 01:10 AM
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Bikes: Dolan Tuono 105 Di2, custom built 653 and 531 bikes with frames by Barry Witcomb, Sonder Dial XT mountain bike and a Brompton folding bike.
It's primarily about weight. I don't imagine you will notice much difference in performance.
01-27-17 | 06:26 AM
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Frankly I find the sunrace cheapos just great. 1000s of miles and the few grams of extra weight makes very little difference.
01-27-17 | 09:53 AM
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One of the first cassettes I put on the bike was an Ultegra 6700 11-28. It lasted about 3,500 miles. It was replaced with a Shimano XT (MTB) cassette. I'm on my third one of those, they generally last ~9,000 miles each. So it's not that the Ultegra costs more at the outset, it end up costing A WHOLE LOT more. Online pricing, the 6700 is only about $5 more than the XT, but the lifespan kills it.
$50 6700 cassette, $0.014 per mile
$45 XT cassette, $0.005 per mile
Which makes the Ultegra actually cost almost 3x as much. The 105 and the XT are similar construction and materials.
$50 6700 cassette, $0.014 per mile
$45 XT cassette, $0.005 per mile
Which makes the Ultegra actually cost almost 3x as much. The 105 and the XT are similar construction and materials.
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01-27-17 | 10:01 AM
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From: Lebanon (Liberty Hill), CT
Bikes: Canyon Aeroad, CAAD 12, MASI Gran Criterium S, Colnago World Cup CX, Guru steel & Guru Photon
Today at Nashbar:
Ultegra 6700 (10 sp)- $ 47.99......209 gr.
105 CS 5700 (10 sp)-$ 34.99.....245 gr.
I've used Dura Ace, Ultegra, 105, SRAM......all good.
Ultegra 6700 (10 sp)- $ 47.99......209 gr.
105 CS 5700 (10 sp)-$ 34.99.....245 gr.
I've used Dura Ace, Ultegra, 105, SRAM......all good.
