MTB Cassettes 11-32T or 11-34T?

[philip.maree]

Could someone please explain the difference between the 11-32T and 11-34T ratio cassettes?

 

And on the subject of cassettes, which is better value for money, SRAM or Shimano?

 

[HammerHed]

I was riding a 11 - 32 and upgraded my bike, the lbs only had an 11 - 34 so I tried it. I figured I would not enjoy it but it does make a difference on those really steep climbs, your granny gar becomes a bit easier.

 

I have Sram XO and will only use Sram cassettes.

 

[NotSoBigBen]

11-32 for men ......

 

11-34 for

[philip.maree]

 

I was riding a 11 - 32 and upgraded my bike' date=' the lbs only had an 11 - 34 so I tried it. I figured I would not enjoy it but it does make a difference on those really steep climbs, your granny gar becomes a bit easier.

 

I have Sram XO and will only use Sram cassettes.

 

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Did it have a noticeable effect on the others gears as well?

 

[Fulmenicilus]

To accommodate the range, the jumps between gears gets bigger! It feels uncomfortable in especially the easier gears! My 2c worth!

[Goodbadugly]

11-34 for me. It helps on those 15% climbs. I got used to it easilly. No noticeable bigger jumps between gears. I prefer the XT  Casette.

[mudda]

11-32

 

 

 

[Trackz]

Take the 11-34 if you're planning to climb up some really big hills, it'll let you maintain a cadence when the 11-32 big mouths have to push (eg Sabie mamba or for Adventure Racing). Also, if you do a long ride and the legs start going (which they will) it'll come in handy when the climb get's long. This all works if you ride outside the top 10% of MTB racers .. and I mean racers. If you ride in the top 10% of racers the 11-32 will do.

[mudda]

u still have the granny gear on the front (if needed)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Li Mu Bai]

never needed anything more than the 11-32. granny front gear spins enough to get me up most steep stuff, spin more with a 34? why?

Sram is great, have tried both.

[Dragson]

I think if you don't have a granny gear then the 34T will help, If I remember correctly JP Pearton have that setup.

 

I have noticed that in my case the XT casette last longer then the SRAM. I use X-9.