Durability of various 11spd mtb cassettes

[robsc]

I replace my cassette chain and N/W all at once then on the 30 day anniversary of replacement, I buy a new chain and replace chain . 30 days later I buy another new chain and replace that . I then just rotate the 3 chains every 30 days . My XT cassette is still fine a year and a bit later (not too sure on the mileage)

[Tatt]

XX1 Cassettes are 99% Steel Chromoly. Not heavy at all. In fact the one gear which is ALU (42 tooth) tends to age long before the rest.

 

Exact issue I have - only the alu on both the XT cassettes I have replaced were worn. So I'm happy to hedge my bets with the Sunrace steel cassette..

 

Tom

[Suidwes Boytjie]

XX1 Cassettes are 99% Steel Chromoly. Not heavy at all. In fact the one gear which is ALU (42 tooth) tends to age long before the rest.

That is my issue with Sram cassettes... you pay a fortune for a XX1 cassette (you can probably buy 2 sun race cassettes and have a bit of change) and when your 42t is worn you have to replace the casette at that price tag.