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Alternatives to a 11-46 Sunrace Cassette

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Apologies for bringing this up. I can feel eyes rolling back, just like when someone asks about tyres, lol!

I'm in the need for two new cassettes, I'm currently sharing a wheelset between my Solaris and Aeris AM9, now I have another wheelset to put on the hardtail.

The cassette I have on the shared wheelset is just about worn out after about 5 years of abuse. Ideally I'd replace like for like, but now I need 2 cassettes and with xmas coming funds are short.

Googling for similar options I've come across a tisoli cassette at Bikeparts UK  https://www.bikeparts.co.uk/products/tifosi-11x-hg-cassette-11-46 & a Microfsift cassette at BikeInn  https://www.tradeinn.com/bikeinn/en/microshift-xle-cassette/140271075/p?utm_source=google_products&utm_medium=merchant&id_producte=140970248&country=uk&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0--6BhCBARIsADYqyL-iTk2zD415MK9GtsE-q1faV_zEeChT_YPls5biwW2bJ3ypvkoHWSUaAt3WEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Both for less than half price the sunrace cassette.

Anyone have any good experience with the two I've mentioned or any other I should consider?

Thanks in advance!


 
Posted : 13/12/2024 2:38 pm
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I probably have at least one Sunrace that's no longer any use to me if you would consider SH? Happy to do photos, it's on the turbo but no 11 speed drivetrain anymore..


 
Posted : 13/12/2024 4:04 pm
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Microshift stuff is good, and lasts very well. I've got an 11spd 12-46 that's on its 4th chain and approx 3000km so far.


 
Posted : 13/12/2024 4:50 pm
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Confirmed I have two cassettes surplus, one black one silver. Pm me an email address if you want photos


 
Posted : 13/12/2024 5:17 pm
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I’m pretty sure I’ve got a spare 11-46 too that has only done a few miles.


 
Posted : 14/12/2024 1:07 am
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Looks like you might not need it but for reference that particular Microshift cassette (XLE) is very heavy, 710g on my scales, if you care about that sort of thing.

The Tifosi is listed at 560g though I haven't actually weighed one of those.


 
Posted : 14/12/2024 6:19 am
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I've been more than happy with my Airbike cassette. It's nice and cassette-y and works very well and isn't too expensive for bikes with a hard life.

545g for the 46t, though not sure they've got stock sadly.

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Posted : 14/12/2024 8:12 am
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Slight thread resurrection.

Getting back into biking after a layoff of a few months after a hernia op. Bought a 42t cassette not long ago but my weedy legs are crying out for a 46t (which the 42t replaced).

Anyone else got a ‘spare’ Sunrace going cheapycheap like they did for the OP? 😉


 
Posted : 04/01/2025 4:48 pm
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Are you after the XD driver version


 
Posted : 04/01/2025 5:24 pm
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bikerevivesheffield - Shimano - cheers


 
Posted : 04/01/2025 5:34 pm
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Ah no good sorry


 
Posted : 04/01/2025 5:38 pm
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Someone out there is sitting on a nice little stock pile of £10 Deores from the CRC closing down sale and not biting ?
Edit, bloody emoji's have stopped working again.


 
Posted : 04/01/2025 10:29 pm
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@rascal I'm thinking of swapping to 12s which would free a part used one up.


 
Posted : 07/01/2025 12:06 pm
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Thanks Nixie - just messaged you


 
Posted : 07/01/2025 12:15 pm
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Are you after the XD driver version

I'm always interested in XD ones.

🙂


 
Posted : 07/01/2025 2:01 pm
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@nixie - messaged you


 
Posted : 10/01/2025 7:25 am
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Arent all these cheap cassettes from different brands just all made the same with some colour difference?

Ive got a Brand X one from the great CRC fire sale and it looks exactly like the majority of the cheap cassettes around with just a different colour carrier and lock ring

Or is there a difference in tooth profiles etc... between all these cheap cassettes?


 
Posted : 10/01/2025 9:05 am

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