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Re: Advice on Compact Crank / Cassette
02/23/07 12:52 AM (66.27.146.194)
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Quote: wheelwing wrote: Out of curiousity: where'd you find a 12-30 cassette?
Thanks for the feedback. You have been a big help in my decision making process.
Well, I have a friend that offers cassettes for sale on his website
http://mcmwin.com/components.htm#Titanium_Cassettes . I don't think that he shows the 12-30 on his site, but he sells them. My only concern with his cassette is that they are all Titanium, and I am not sure if Titanium will hold up like steel.
IRD http://www.interlocracing.com/cassettes_steel.html sells a 11-28, 12-28 and has just received some 12-32 cassettes in steel. I went on a 30 mile ride this weekend with a 11-28 and my short cage derailleur and it worked just fine. The 12-30 would require a medium cage and I am told a 12-32 would need a long cage. The 12-32 may be more that I need and I think the long cage shifts slower.
But, I think you are right, this would be the lowest cost option.