Rear Cassettes - 11/32 or 11/34?

[Monark]

Hi

 

Please could you let me know which cassette is better to use on a XC bike. I need to replace mine as it is worn and I need to make the decision.

[Ashchest]

just use a 11 - 28, be strong!

[stewie911]

XT is better than SLX

XX is better than X.0

 

One type of thing can't be better than another, because it all depends on everything.

 

You running 3x9?

You strong?

What bike you have?

etc.

 

Then we could recommend, but you won't get a definite answer. You'll have to decide or experiment what is best for you

 

I know with my 2x9 setup, I can still ride a certain gradient without too much trouble on a 11-34 casette

[Ingo]

Hi

 

Please could you let me know which cassette is better to use on a XC bike. I need to replace mine as it is worn and I need to make the decision.

 

Go 32 it's a good middle ground, 28 if you have the 'Canounies'.

Edited November 24, 2010 by Ingonis Normous

[Santa C]

11-34 for is better for mtb. Mates and I have tried both and agree that the 34 allows you to stay in middle chainring on the hills 1 gear longer, slight heavier but not noticeable.

Edited November 24, 2010 by Santa C

[Brighter-Lights]

I HATE 11-34 for the simple reason that the ratio's lower down the range 6-7-8-9 are spaced too widely apart. Depending on how much power you put down when riding fast on a flat, you'll always feel like you're riding a gear too heavy, when shifting up one, it'll be too light...etc...

 

For xc 11-28 or 11-32, I've even used 11-25 and 11-23 before.

 

11-32 is not perfect, but for me, 1000 times better than 11-34.

 

11-32 -> 11-12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32

11-34 -> 11-13-15-17-20-23-26-30-34

 

 

[Monark]

Thanks for the responses chaps.

 

I am on an Anthem X2, 3 x 9 speed, 26 inch wheels.

 

I enjoyed the 11-32 but felt that if I had a 34 I could climb anything in the middle ring upfront...

 

I am going to order the 11-34 and test it out.

[skollie]

Thanks for the responses chaps.

 

I am on an Anthem X2, 3 x 9 speed, 26 inch wheels.

 

I enjoyed the 11-32 but felt that if I had a 34 I could climb anything in the middle ring upfront...

 

I am going to order the 11-34 and test it out.

 

Het so rukkie terug van 'n 34 na 32 gegaan, en moet se ek mis die ekstra 2 tanne! Gelukkig voel dit darem of mens dit kan gewoon raak? Is ook op 'n Anthem, sal weer terug gaan 34 toe as die 32 op is!

[Robrider]

I use the 11-34 because I am running 2x9.

 

If you are going to stay 3x9, why try and stay in the middle chain ring longer? If you have the extra chain ring, get the lighter cassette with better ratios. Unless of course you thinking of going 2x9...

 

I have aslo used 11-32 as 2x9, but sometimes (on the more hilly races) the legs run out before the gears.

[29thumbs]

11/34. why do you want to try and be superman with a 11/32

[ngala24]

Be a weakling like me 12-36 all the way

[Monark]

okay... wow what a wonderful change! the 11-34 really suites my riding style and I am finding that I now live in the middle ring... I did a 30km run this morning and feel fresh!

 

Thanks for all of the opinions and guidance chaps.