Need a new cassette?
02-08-16, 03:57 PM
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Need a new cassette?
02-08-16, 04:01 PM
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They should bring back the 8 track.
02-08-16, 04:03 PM
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They're a bit expensive, but this would get some more life out of several sets of Dura Ace 7850 hubs that are now sitting in the garage unused.
And I could make my Nimble Crosswinds 11 speed too!!
And I could make my Nimble Crosswinds 11 speed too!!
02-08-16, 04:08 PM
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It's only about $2/g savings over Ultegra, totally worth it.
02-09-16, 05:01 PM
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That's pretty slick considering they claim you can run their 11 speed cassette on a 10 speed freehub body. Plus it's less weight than Dura-Ace at a lower retail price.
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Cheaper than a DA or Red cassette.
02-09-16, 05:09 PM
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02-09-16, 08:32 PM
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Wonder how long it would last?
02-09-16, 10:12 PM
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Still a good bit cheaper than a SRAM XG-1099/1199.
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02-10-16, 08:40 AM
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As with red cassettes I wonder about the strength of whatever internal spider holds it together over the long haul, but it's probably fine, and light, and it comes in a configuration I'd actually use.
02-10-16, 08:53 AM
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02-10-16, 09:01 AM
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Yeah, the Red and now this "copy" are sheer genius. Best cassette design concept ever. If it ever trickles down, that would be stupendous.
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Right, but I always wonder about the integrity of the thin bits. I am, however, neurotic by nature and obsessive about potential failure points. I'm sure it's fine, but I can psych myself out of just about anything. 
02-10-16, 09:12 AM
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If you want something to be concerned about, try an aluminum cassette.
Cassettes
Btw, they work fine, but don't last very long.
02-10-16, 09:14 AM
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Never underestimate the weight weenies. I could start a thread with: "Look! This seat post saves 80 grams over the next-lightest crabon post and it only costs $600!" and I'd get a bunch of, "Thanks for sharing! Gonna put this on my upgrade list!" responses.
