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[Closed] SRAM PG980 vs Shimano XT cassettes

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It's drivetrain service time shortly and I'm about to splash out on a new cassette.

Apart from a whopping nine quid gap in price, is there any reason why I'd pick a SRAM PG980 over a Shimano XT?

I run a Hope Bulb hub with a Ti freehub if that makes any difference with the recommended alloy cog carrier.


 
Posted : 19/01/2010 9:50 pm
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Anyone?


 
Posted : 19/01/2010 10:23 pm
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No, unless lighter.


 
Posted : 19/01/2010 10:27 pm
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About twenty five grammes... Utterly minimal.

My main concern is whether the SRAM jobbie will kill my freehub before XT does.


 
Posted : 19/01/2010 10:29 pm
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Can't answer on the SRAM vs Shimano comparison, but I recently bought the SRAM PG980 cassette for £35 from CRC - [url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=8332 ]Clicky[/url]


 
Posted : 19/01/2010 10:33 pm
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with the ti freehub body on a bulb, you're fine with either. I've always thought the sram feels more positive when shifting, the shimano feels smoother. Take your pick. Personally, I always use XT but that's mostly because I swap wheels between bikes and it just makes sure the setup doesn't need a tweak each time.


 
Posted : 19/01/2010 10:40 pm
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That's all the info I need.

Many thanks guys.


 
Posted : 19/01/2010 10:42 pm