New cassette

neil_uk
neil_uk Posts: 289
edited July 2007 in MTB buying advice
I've just bought new wheels for my Giant trance and was wondering which cassette to fit. I've previously been running a SRAM PG950.

Not sure whether to stick with SRAM and go for a PG970 or PG980, or change over to a shimano XT, as these are cheap on ebay at the moment.

My other components are - Raceface chainset, SRAM x9 rear mech, XT front mech and a KMC x9 gold chain.

Any advice or opinions?

cheers,

Neil.

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  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    Why not fit your old cassette?! You will probably need a new chain if you get a new cassette.
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  • neil_uk
    neil_uk Posts: 289
    I did think of that but after inspecting it closely it is showing signs of wear, and well... it's a good excuse to upgrade. Just not sure what to replace it with.
  • supersonic
    supersonic Posts: 82,708
    XT great for the money.
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  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    I bought an XT cassette of the Woolly hat shop on ebay for £29 and got an SRAM 991 chain for £19 delivered.

    XT is as light as the SRAM PG990 but can be got cheaper.XT cassette is pretty good value for money and reliable,so a no brainer for me.Thse were to replace an SRAM PG950.150g or so lighter too,so pretty cost effective weight saving upgrade,aswell.
    2006 Giant XTC
    2010 Giant Defy Advanced
    2016 Boardman Pro 29er
    2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
    2017 Canondale Supersix Evo
  • cyclone
    cyclone Posts: 181
    I have an XT and love it.

    Very light and great value.
    Get a new chain as well as you don't want to wreck your new cassette for the sake of £15
    I used to be undecided but now I\'m not so sure!?

    My Spesh
    BMBC
  • ddraver
    ddraver Posts: 26,717
    spiderman

    did you notice any difference in performance?!
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  • cyclone
    cyclone Posts: 181
    I went from PG970 to XT and didn't really notice much difference in shifting.

    The only difference is the weight.
    I used to be undecided but now I\'m not so sure!?

    My Spesh
    BMBC
  • neil_uk
    neil_uk Posts: 289
    Well if there isn't any compatability issues with my current setup (sorry i'm a bit of a novice), I'll grab one of those XT cassettes from Ebay this evening.

    Thanks for all the info!!!
  • The Spiderman
    The Spiderman Posts: 5,625
    The SRAM one I had, shifted fine.Only discernible benefit if the weight,but never the less a 150g saving for the sake of £30 is pretty good,especially if the old ones worn anyway.Its from the wheels too,so loss of rotating mass is even better.
    2006 Giant XTC
    2010 Giant Defy Advanced
    2016 Boardman Pro 29er
    2016 Pinnacle Lithium 4
    2017 Canondale Supersix Evo
  • aphex2k
    aphex2k Posts: 3,229
    Sram 980 for 27 from woollyhatshop

    New chain Sram 971 for a tenner on "the bay"
    Mark :)
  • aphex2k
    aphex2k Posts: 3,229
    Sram 980 for 27 from woollyhatshop

    New chain Sram 971 for a tenner on "the bay"
    Mark :)

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