SRAM Cassettes and Chains - Triathlon Week

09-24-2004, 11:44 AM

Just bought some new race wheels. Now I'm thinking that another cassette is
ultimately going to be better than switching back and forth. I currently have a
dura ace cassette on my bike, but I'm not sure I want to spend an extra $60 for
another dura ace cassette. I'm considering either a SRAM or Ultegra cassette.
The SRAMs look pretty close to Ultegra (maybe a little lighter). Has anyone
used these? Maybe I should leave the dura ace cassette on the race wheels and
get something else for my training wheels.

Also thinking that when I replace my chain I would go with the SRAM hollow pin
chain because it's light and easy to get off for a good cleaning. Does this
chain work with dura ace and ultegra?

Thanks

09-24-2004, 12:24 PM

10s Dura Ace or 9s?

When you hit 10s, the shifting is really close. There's little margin
for error. Stick with all DA, IMHO.
With 9s, it's not going to matter too much. The advantage to Dura Ace is
that it will have some ti cogs - it will be lighter and probably wear
better. The 9s Dura Ace cassette you should be able to find for less
than $60 online. Check [Only registered and activated users can see links. ] for the best component
prices. I'd definitely get another cassette.

If you want to get a bit esoteric, there are some smokin parts which you
can buy. You can get 10s all titanium cassettes and ti chains for Dura
Ace 9s or 10s. Needless to say, these will set you back a pretty penny.
Also check out Zero Gravity brakes - sub 200g, all ti, with carbon brake
pads for under $350.

RLIrwin wrote:
>
> Just bought some new race wheels. Now I'm thinking that another cassette is
> ultimately going to be better than switching back and forth. I currently have a
> dura ace cassette on my bike, but I'm not sure I want to spend an extra $60 for
> another dura ace cassette. I'm considering either a SRAM or Ultegra cassette.
> The SRAMs look pretty close to Ultegra (maybe a little lighter). Has anyone
> used these? Maybe I should leave the dura ace cassette on the race wheels and
> get something else for my training wheels.
>
> Also thinking that when I replace my chain I would go with the SRAM hollow pin
> chain because it's light and easy to get off for a good cleaning. Does this
> chain work with dura ace and ultegra?
>
> Thanks