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Review by Andrew SJust works, Like it shouldby Andrew S (WesternBikeworks.com Staff)Casual CyclistPortland, OR15 of 17 customers found this review helpful.I have used this every year once cyclecross is over. Change it out with a new chain and your drive train will shift with ease and run so silky smooth. Plus you wont feel bad when you want to get down and dirty cause it's so affordable!
Reviewed 5/11/2009Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Andrew S was helpful/No, review by Andrew S was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I have used this every year once cyclecross is over. Change it out with a new chain and your drive train will shift with ease and run so silky smooth. Plus you wont feel bad when you want to get down and dirty cause it's so affordable!
Review by KVANHigh quality cassetteby KVANNew MexicoThis replaced the 9 speed cassette on my old mountain bike. I like the gear ratio options with the triple crank verses 1 by systems. Yeah, it's old school but works for me.
Reviewed 6/18/2022Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by KVAN was helpful/No, review by KVAN was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
This replaced the 9 speed cassette on my old mountain bike. I like the gear ratio options with the triple crank verses 1 by systems. Yeah, it's old school but works for me.
Review by AnonymousGreat productby AnonymousPDX0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Wish it was just a bit tougher
Reviewed 4/9/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Wish it was just a bit tougher
Review by Ansible42Good replacement for more expensive brands for commute bikesby Ansible42Cycling EnthusiastSeattle WA 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Bought as replacement on my commutertouring bike (Surly Disk Trucker) works great!! Easy to switch out.
Reviewed 1/12/2015Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Ansible42 was helpful/No, review by Ansible42 was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Bought as replacement on my commutertouring bike (Surly Disk Trucker) works great!! Easy to switch out.
Review by B''ham BikerExact replacement by B''ham BikerBellingham1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.Easy installation and works just as good as Shimano.
Reviewed 1/9/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by B''ham Biker was helpful/No, review by B''ham Biker was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Easy installation and works just as good as Shimano.
Review by chuckvery good at a reasonable priceby chuckCycling EnthusiastMAThis is a replacement. I have used this type of sram cassette for 8 years. It gives me a wide selection of gears. They have been reliable and good shifting despite the wide range.
Reviewed 8/8/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by chuck was helpful/No, review by chuck was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
This is a replacement. I have used this type of sram cassette for 8 years. It gives me a wide selection of gears. They have been reliable and good shifting despite the wide range.
Review by DustyridesSimple, durable, reasonably lightby DustyridesCompetitive RacerCentral OregonUse this on my older (2008) carbon hardtail 29er XC bike. Not worth spending the $$$ to upgrade the drivetrain to the latest. This cassette is durable and reasonably light. I've been using these for a long time and they seem to last quite a while with no evidence of significant wear.
Reviewed 1/11/2019Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Dustyrides was helpful/No, review by Dustyrides was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Use this on my older (2008) carbon hardtail 29er XC bike. Not worth spending the $$$ to upgrade the drivetrain to the latest. This cassette is durable and reasonably light. I've been using these for a long time and they seem to last quite a while with no evidence of significant wear.
Review by Victor ChoiNeeded to replace my old cassetteby Victor ChoiCycling Enthusiast1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I got the 11-28 version of this and I've had this for about half a year by now and still in tip top shape. the 28 tooth helps get my up to 15% gradient (paired with a 5034 chain ring), but any steeper, I have a little bit of a harder time. Despite that, it works as expected, shifts smooth, and is actually relatively cheap compared to the competitors. As long as you keep it clean, they should last a very long time.
Reviewed 2/19/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Victor Choi was helpful/No, review by Victor Choi was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I got the 11-28 version of this and I've had this for about half a year by now and still in tip top shape. the 28 tooth helps get my up to 15% gradient (paired with a 5034 chain ring), but any steeper, I have a little bit of a harder time. Despite that, it works as expected, shifts smooth, and is actually relatively cheap compared to the competitors. As long as you keep it clean, they should last a very long time.
Review by AnonymousI bought this to replace my old oneby AnonymousCycling Enthusiast1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I bought the 11-28's and although at times I do run out of gears to go through while climbing, they are just great. very reliable and durable. Only had one issue with them I had the proper amount of spacers, but for some reason, the 11 tooth gear wouldn't fit too steadly, took it to a local bike shop and said they don't know what is wrong. I let it be because I usually never even get to the 9th gear in the rear, but if you do, be cautious.
Reviewed 2/5/2018Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I bought the 11-28's and although at times I do run out of gears to go through while climbing, they are just great. very reliable and durable. Only had one issue with them I had the proper amount of spacers, but for some reason, the 11 tooth gear wouldn't fit too steadly, took it to a local bike shop and said they don't know what is wrong. I let it be because I usually never even get to the 9th gear in the rear, but if you do, be cautious.
Review by Loose SpokesEasy to installby Loose SpokesBoise I prefer the SRAM over Shimano due to the cost and shifting accuracy. I could not find this cassette with this gear ratio locally.
Reviewed 12/7/2020Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Loose Spokes was helpful/No, review by Loose Spokes was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I prefer the SRAM over Shimano due to the cost and shifting accuracy. I could not find this cassette with this gear ratio locally.
Review by AnonymousA decent cassette with good shifting and reasonable costby AnonymousDaily Commuter35801I use these for everything from commuting to long day rides to brevets. Good longevity and shifting.
Reviewed 3/16/2017Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I use these for everything from commuting to long day rides to brevets. Good longevity and shifting.
Review by Eliesdadsturdy, light, does the job!by EliesdadCycling EnthusiastEast Bay SF region1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.I put this on my commuter, I have a 10% grade in to work and it gets me up the hill.
Reviewed 6/10/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Eliesdad was helpful/No, review by Eliesdad was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I put this on my commuter, I have a 10% grade in to work and it gets me up the hill.
Review by LindaGood Cassette- does the jobby LindaCasual Cyclistseattle,wa1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.Does what it's supposed to do. Good cassette
Reviewed 4/4/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Linda was helpful/No, review by Linda was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Does what it's supposed to do. Good cassette
Review by AnonymousWork greatby AnonymousCompetitive RacerBremen In.2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.I use it on my training bike. Works great.
Reviewed 3/11/2013Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I use it on my training bike. Works great.
Review by AnonymousQuietby AnonymousCycling EnthusiastSan Diego 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.I've had in on my bike for a month and so far it's working great. It is a lot quieter the my last cassette . Overall I'm very happy with it.
Reviewed 11/15/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I've had in on my bike for a month and so far it's working great. It is a lot quieter the my last cassette . Overall I'm very happy with it.
Review by r smithWhy Pay more? I put this on my ventage bike, shifts flawlessly?by r smithCompetitive RacerSan Francisco8 of 8 customers found this review helpful.I converted my ventage bike from 7 speed to 9 speed and found the new shifting with this lower cost cassette as smooth as when the bike was new. I also purcahsed a new Sram cassett for my racing bike ($300) and while the more expensive one is top of the line, this sure works great and the weight difference is not that much. Strongly recomend this one, don't let the low cost fool you, it is a great buy, strong, durable, quiet, magic
Reviewed 10/26/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by r smith was helpful/No, review by r smith was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I converted my ventage bike from 7 speed to 9 speed and found the new shifting with this lower cost cassette as smooth as when the bike was new. I also purcahsed a new Sram cassett for my racing bike ($300) and while the more expensive one is top of the line, this sure works great and the weight difference is not that much. Strongly recomend this one, don't let the low cost fool you, it is a great buy, strong, durable, quiet, magic
Review by Anonymousas advertised, works wellby AnonymousCasual CyclistDFW1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.using it on my spare wheel set so i can ride my MTB on the road...no issues
Reviewed 7/6/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
using it on my spare wheel set so i can ride my MTB on the road...no issues
Review by BobSheidlerNice upgrade from my Ultegra 9spd!by BobSheidlerCycling EnthusiastMidway UT7 of 8 customers found this review helpful.I first switched to the SRAM PG-970 because it was the cheapest Shimano-compatible 9spd cassette I could find. Surprised when it arrived - it made the old Ultegra cassette look like something from Soviet-era Russian agricultural implements in comparison!
The SRAM is lighter, looks better, shifts better, and seems like it will wear forever. Just replaced the 11-23 with a 12-26 because I will be doing more long, steep hills and wanted lower gears, but with over 10,000 miles on the old one, it shows little sign of wear.
I actually wanted an 11-26 but couldn't find one, so disassembled the 12-26 and removed the 14, move the 13 and 12 up one position, and fitted the 11 from the old cassette and voila! Just what I wanted.
Reviewed 6/1/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by BobSheidler was helpful/No, review by BobSheidler was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
I first switched to the SRAM PG-970 because it was the cheapest Shimano-compatible 9spd cassette I could find. Surprised when it arrived - it made the old Ultegra cassette look like something from Soviet-era Russian agricultural implements in comparison!
The SRAM is lighter, looks better, shifts better, and seems like it will wear forever. Just replaced the 11-23 with a 12-26 because I will be doing more long, steep hills and wanted lower gears, but with over 10,000 miles on the old one, it shows little sign of wear.
I actually wanted an 11-26 but couldn't find one, so disassembled the 12-26 and removed the 14, move the 13 and 12 up one position, and fitted the 11 from the old cassette and voila! Just what I wanted.
Review by Anonymousgreat value, good range of gear selection 11-32, if you do not mind some big jumpsby AnonymousCycling Enthusiastma6 of 7 customers found this review helpful.It is not as smooth as higher end cassettes, some noise & jumping.
Reviewed 3/15/2012Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Anonymous was helpful/No, review by Anonymous was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
It is not as smooth as higher end cassettes, some noise & jumping.
Review by TedWorked great until it broke in half during a climb causing me to fallby TedCycling EnthusiastPhiladelphia PA6 of 12 customers found this review helpful.Climbing a steep grade in 42x23 my rear 23 tooth gear cracked in half. Thought my chain had broken. After I picked myself up off the road I found the gear in several pieces on the road. Brought cassette and broken gear to mechanic at REI who said he'd never seen or heard of that happening.
Reviewed 11/27/2010Was this review useful to you? Yes, review by Ted was helpful/No, review by Ted was not helpfulThank you for your feedback.
Climbing a steep grade in 42x23 my rear 23 tooth gear cracked in half. Thought my chain had broken. After I picked myself up off the road I found the gear in several pieces on the road. Brought cassette and broken gear to mechanic at REI who said he'd never seen or heard of that happening.