Shimano DA or SRAM Red cassette?

[kgreene10]

I'm doing a mountainous stage race later in the season and would like to lighten the bike somewhat.

I'm thinking of getting a lightweight cassette for my SRAM Red drivetrain. I remember that earlier versions of the Red cassette (OG-1090) were poorly reviewed for bad shifting and being pretty noisy. Has it improved?

Alternatively, would you recommend a DA7800 or DA7900 cassette with a Red drivetrain and shifters?

Thanks.

[oldpotatoe]

I'm doing a mountainous stage race later in the season and would like to lighten the bike somewhat.

I'm thinking of getting a lightweight cassette for my SRAM Red drivetrain. I remember that earlier versions of the Red cassette (OG-1090) were poorly reviewed for bad shifting and being pretty noisy. Has it improved?

Alternatively, would you recommend a DA7800 or DA7900 cassette with a Red drivetrain and shifters?

Thanks.

Get a SLX(if big MTB type gears) or 105/5700. Cogsets are consumables. One that's lots more expensive won't work, last or be any 'better'..wee bit lighter is all.

[shovelhd]

The widest DA7800 cassette is 11-27, 7900, 11-28. I have a Red 11-28 on eBay if you are interested.

[vqdriver]

to answer the original question, yes, you can use a shimano cassette. 7800, 7900, 6700, 5600, yada yada yada. they work great. 7800 or 7900? the cheaper one.

the choice is yours, but if this is an event oriented purchase, i may rethink the lightweight approach and perhaps focus more on the gearing.

remember also, if there's a big difference in the granny cog, you'll have to check your chain capacity, may end up being short. so if there's a budget for this, you know, there's that.....

[sparky33]

The new xg1090 red cassette is dead quiet and shifts great. The 7900 DA are almost as quiet, work great and are a bit less expensive.

[kgreene10]

Thanks. Sounds like xg-1090 is the ticket. I didn't realize they had issued a new model. Very helpful.

[JEMM]

:)

[oldpotatoe]

:)

:confused:

[illuminaught]

^ :) is probably becasue he's just trying to get his post count up to post in the classifieds.

Potatoe, what's your estimate for the life of a cassette?

[Gummee]

Potatoe, what's your estimate for the life of a cassette?I'll answer that with the best answer I can think of:

Ride where its wet and nasty and they wear out quickly.
Ride where its dry and they don't.
Ride with dirty chains and they wear out quicker
Keep your chain clean and they last longer

...IOW it all depends...

M