What is the biggest Campy Cassette out there?

[d_douglas]

I know this has been discussed but I cannot find the thread. Campy makes an 11-32 cassette - but is there a way to get any bigger? Sram gravel setups can get up to 42t (which might be overkill) but it’s pretty appealing...

Any word as to whether they’ll be doing bigger gears next year?

[Blue Jays]

For 10-speed, 11-speed, 12-speed, or something altogether different?

[enr1co]

I'm using an 11 sp Ultegra 11-34 with my Chorus mid cage RD, compact crank 50/34. Shifts smooth, crisp, no issues.

[Blue Jays]

There are two cassettes available for 12-speed: 11-29t and 11-32t.

[Clean39T]

I know this has been discussed but I cannot find the thread. Campy makes an 11-32 cassette - but is there a way to get any bigger? Sram gravel setups can get up to 42t (which might be overkill) but it’s pretty appealing...

Any word as to whether they’ll be doing bigger gears next year?

As a point of reference, I'm setting up my Kirk with 44/28 up front and 12/29 in the back, giving me a 25.82in low and 97.96in high.

The typical 1x of 42x42 gets a low of 27.01in and 103.17in high.

Most importantly, I'll be able to get down to 10mph in my big ring and be cruising in 44x15-19 most of the time on rolling terrain. The 28 will just be a bailout for super steep stuff and get me under 5mph at 60rpm.

I don't know if that's optimal, but I think I like the idea of having a wide gearing range without enormous jumps between gears in the back. I don't need to pedal over 33mph on a bike I'm not racing.

[palincss]

I know this has been discussed but I cannot find the thread. Campy makes an 11-32 cassette - but is there a way to get any bigger? Sram gravel setups can get up to 42t (which might be overkill) but it’s pretty appealing...



IRD has 11 speed Campagnolo-compatible 11-30, 11-32, 12-30, 12-32t and Campagnolo-compatible 10 speed 11-28, 12-28, 11-30, 11-32, 11-34, 12-30, 12-32 cassettes, if that's any help.

[BassoBry]

There are a few ways (albeit sacrilegious to some) to go bigger. Sram or shimano 11 speed cassette with wolf tooth road link on medium cage should clear at least a 40. I haven't tested this personally, but I've seen it on the internet, so it has to work, right?

The other ways consist of using shimano derailleurs with campy 10-11spd shifters. The easiest mix is 11sp campy shifters with 9 speed shimano der. That I have tested, and it works remarkably well. It is also an inexpensive way to preserve your drivetrain if you are attached to campy shifters (like me).

[d_douglas]

Oops, missed that. It is 11spd Potenza with a mid-cage derailleur.

Really, I should just size down my crankset as they are so modular. I don't really want to mess with the cassette, unless I know that itll be perfect. I might be tempted by that 11-34 Ultegra one - I imagine that is enough margin for error to accommodate that.

What I need is a 42x32 11 chainring set.

[hollowgram5]

Oops, missed that. It is 11spd Potenza with a mid-cage derailleur.

Really, I should just size down my crankset as they are so modular. I don't really want to mess with the cassette, unless I know that itll be perfect. I might be tempted by that 11-34 Ultegra one - I imagine that is enough margin for error to accommodate that.

What I need is a 42x32 11 chainring set.I believe Paulo (@R3awak3n) is running that ultegra cassette on his Open with a similar setup to you (sans Hope calipers). He's had great success with shifting in the rear as far as I've understood it.

Maybe he'll chime in!