Replacing or upgrading cassette
portland_bill
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My bike has a Shimano HG50-9 on it. Would I honestly notice any major difference if I upgraded it to an HG80-9 or XT cassette or should I just go for the cheap option and replace my worn cassette for £16 compared to £35 or £42?
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The only real benefit is weight reduction, of any part on a bike the cassette is probably the least benefit for most cost, if you do go better though, SLX is probably the one to go for.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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Awesome! Thank you!0
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I'd go for the XT if you can. It's a hell of a lot lighter and feels like it's general construction is better too. I went from an HG50 I think to an XT cassette (10sp 11-32) which I think is about 250g and the old one feels more like a kilo."Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
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An 11-32 SLX is lighter than an 11-34 XT.... unless you run 1X I'd take the cheaper and lighter SLX over the XT!Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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Is the SLX the HG80?0
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HG80 SLX 11-32 = 280g
HG50 Deore 11-32 = 352g
CS M770 XT 11-32 = 256g.0 -
Thanks a lot guys! Just ordered myself an SLX cassette. Just need to sort myself a set of sealed cables out now.0
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supersonic wrote:HG80 SLX 11-32 = 280g
HG50 Deore 11-32 = 352g
CS M770 XT 11-32 = 256g.
..well I did say it 'felt' like a kilo :oops:"Why have that extra tooth if you're not using it?" - Brian Lopes
Votec V.SX Enduro 'Alpine Thug' 2012/2013 build
Trek Session 80
