Cassettes.. SRAM vs SHIMANO

25sean · 02-02-2013 12:21PM #1

Looking to get a few new cassettes and chains for the bikes.. always had shimano.. found it to be ok...

anyone try SRAM and find it better than Shimano or vice versa??

much of a muchness maybe...

thanks

Lumen · 02-02-2013 12:31PM

In theory Shimano have a better tooth profile.

SRAM Red cassettes are noisy.

SRAM and Shimano have some different sprocket combinations which may make your decision for you.

marketty · 02-02-2013 07:35PM

I read somewhere that ultegra chains are faster

Run_to_da_hills · 02-02-2013 07:39PM

marketty wrote: »

I read somewhere that ultegra chains are faster

A faster chain?

Seweryn · 03-02-2013 02:05PM

I just replaced my Sram cassette with a very similar Sram cassette, the PG-1070 model. I can't compare it to Shimano, but well maintained Sram one lasted me over 20k km, so not bad. I may try a Shimano at the next change.

instinct · 03-02-2013 02:21PM

Lad in lbs told me SRAM chains are more reliable. Other then that I can't really comment.

25sean · 03-02-2013 03:21PM

thanks for that.. i know sram chains are better alright.. broke a few shimanos over the years...

much of a muchness, srams 11/26 is a nice ratio for the hills...

probably go for an ultegra anyways...

Cassettes.. SRAM vs SHIMANO

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