11 speed cassettes
VO2min
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I'm looking at a new bike with 11-speed gearing either 105 or Ultegra and ideally I would like a 12-28 cassette as the best combination of narrow gaps and a range to suit my normal riding speed. However in 105 and Ultegra the only options are 11-25, 12-25 & 11-28. Would it be possible to get a 12-25 then swap the last couple of cogs which are usually separate? Or is forking out for the Dura ace cassette the only solution?
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I've always got on rather well with my Campag 12-27 cassettes.....
If it must be shimano I suspect that you'd be fine with 11-28
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SRAM 11-28 retains the 16T in the middle of the cassette, thats the reason i ditched the Ultegra 11-28. I did have DA 12-28 18 months back but RMAed it as it started creaking (well known problem), i found that the best ratios as you say (its a 10sp 12-25 with the 28 bolted on as a get out clause!).Cheers, Stu0
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VO2min wrote:I'm looking at a new bike with 11-speed gearing either 105 or Ultegra and ideally I would like a 12-28 cassette as the best combination of narrow gaps and a range to suit my normal riding speed. However in 105 and Ultegra the only options are 11-25, 12-25 & 11-28. Would it be possible to get a 12-25 then swap the last couple of cogs which are usually separate? Or is forking out for the Dura ace cassette the only solution?
The last few (largest) sprockets on a 105 cassette upwards are all bolted/bonded to a one-piece carrier. You can't swap them out, as far as I'm aware.
I reckon you're over thinking things though. An 11speed 11-28t cassette gives you plenty of options and the ratios are as close as you'd find on a 10speed 11-25t.0 -
I haven't checked but have you also looked at Miche cassettes (I think SRAM are all 11-X aren't they?)? Might be some more options there.0
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Worth taking note that 11 speed campag and shimano cassettes work with each other but I guess this is only an option if you have both types of rear wheel . I'm using a ultegra 11 on a campag athena groupset0
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I use an SRAM Force 12-28 on my climbing wheels and an 11-26 on my carbons.
I think the Force cassettes are at least as good as Ultegra. They are fully interchangeable, as are Campags, at 11 speed.Boardman Elite SLR 9.2S
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DKay wrote:The last few (largest) sprockets on a 105 cassette upwards are all bolted/bonded to a one-piece carrier. You can't swap them out, as far as I'm aware.
Yeah I said that the wrong way round, would need to start with an 11-28, but not sure there would be enough free cogs to get to a 12-28.
SRAM don't seem to list a 12-29 cassette, campag do but it's basically the same price as the Shimano Dura-Ace one.
I know the 11-28 will work, just seems silly to have a gear I rarely use instead of one I would in the middle.0 -
Shimano Ultegra ratios
11-23 (11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-21-23)
11-25 (11-12-13-14-15-16-17-19-21-23-25)
11-28 (11-12-13-14-15-17-19-21-23-25-28)
11-32 (11-12-13-14-16-18-20-22-25-28-32)
12-25 (12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-21-23-25)
From a 11-28 & a 12-25 you can make
12-28 (12-13-14-15-16-17-19-21-23-25-28)
19-21 are joined together
23-25-28 are joined together0 -
Just to clarify, shim/sram 11sp cassettes work with campag 11sp shifters/derailleur?Bianchi Intenso Athena
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How about a miche 11 speed cassette in 12-22T of a 12-29Thttp://www.thecycleclinic.co.uk -wheel building and other stuff.0
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Yes they are all compatible at 11 speed.Boardman Elite SLR 9.2S
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