SROAD lightweight cassettes

[mrdawson]

 Any real reviews on these? The latest versions. Not the version reviewed by tracevelo a little while back.  Interested as possible replacements for both the gravel and road bikes.  See plenty of reviews commenting on the weight / looks, not really any on actual function.
Thanks

[00Garza]

Are there any differences claimed in the latest version that would make them worthwhile?

[Pedaldancer]

Any real reviews on these? The latest versions. Not the version reviewed by tracevelo a little while back.  Interested as possible replacements for both the gravel and road bikes.  See plenty of reviews commenting on the weight / looks, not really any on actual function.
Thanks

If you tell me how ro recognize the version.. I could check which version I have. Riding since 1400km now, shifting is very fine, everything else looks as new. But I would expect that, frankly.. 1400km is not to much.

There is just one thing I didn't think about... golden cassette means cleaning every ride 

[mrdawson]

If you tell me how ro recognize the version.. I could check which version I have. Riding since 1400km now, shifting is very fine, everything else looks as new. But I would expect that, frankly.. 1400km is not to much.

There is just one thing I didn't think about... golden cassette means cleaning every ride 

the ones that look like these, with the black metal backing plate.

also, which groupset are you using with it?

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[Pedaldancer]

the ones that look like these, with the black metal backing plate.

also, which groupset are you using with it?

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I guess it's the version you are asking for.. it's black.

€ 105,07  26%OFF | SRoad SLR2 Cassette Ultralight 11 Speed 11-25/28/32/34T CNC Bike Freewheel K7 11V Sprocket For R9100 Bicycle RAINBOW Cassette
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EGPODxz

I use complete mechanic Shimano Ultegra 2x11 setup with 8020 STI, front derailleur and GS rear derailleur with 11-32 cassette. Shifting is as I said very smooth and fast. It was a bit tight to mount on my novatec freehub but I already removed it once for free hub exchange (so no issue with the fitting, just my freehub died).

And also di2 Ultegra  (but this cassette only travelled 300km so far) with 11-34 cassette. Here it is quite interesting to note, that the 11-34 sroad does not use a spacer as the Shimano 11-34 does. So it will only fit to 11s road freehubs.
I have to admit I was critical about a cassette from China. But since 11-34 is not available  almost since 2 years now... I think it's a very nice alternative. Also the colors are hot.... golden and rainbow look both very nice

[mrdawson]

I guess it's the version you are asking for.. it's black.

€ 105,07  26%OFF | SRoad SLR2 Cassette Ultralight 11 Speed 11-25/28/32/34T CNC Bike Freewheel K7 11V Sprocket For R9100 Bicycle RAINBOW Cassette
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EGPODxz

I use complete mechanic Shimano Ultegra 2x11 setup with 8020 STI, front derailleur and GS rear derailleur with 11-32 cassette. Shifting is as I said very smooth and fast. It was a bit tight to mount on my novatec freehub but I already removed it once for free hub exchange (so no issue with the fitting, just my freehub died).

And also di2 Ultegra  (but this cassette only travelled 300km so far) with 11-34 cassette. Here it is quite interesting to note, that the 11-34 sroad does not use a spacer as the Shimano 11-34 does. So it will only fit to 11s road freehubs.
I have to admit I was critical about a cassette from China. But since 11-34 is not available  almost since 2 years now... I think it's a very nice alternative. Also the colors are hot.... golden and rainbow look both very nice

Thanks for the info.  I had tried a prior version like the one tracevelo had tried.  Similar results.  It was absolute crap.
These newer ones look much better but I've only seen very few people comment on actual use.

[00Garza]

I guess it's the version you are asking for.. it's black.

€ 105,07  26%OFF | SRoad SLR2 Cassette Ultralight 11 Speed 11-25/28/32/34T CNC Bike Freewheel K7 11V Sprocket For R9100 Bicycle RAINBOW Cassette
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EGPODxz

The teeth profile on the small sprockets does look improved on this one. Nice to know they’re willing to improve their product.

[Pedaldancer]

Thanks for the info.  I had tried a prior version like the one tracevelo had tried.  Similar results.  It was absolute crap.
These newer ones look much better but I've only seen very few people comment on actual use.

You're welcome 
So with the older cassette the shifting got bad very early for you?

[mrdawson]

yes. they were basically unusable from new.

[Pedaldancer]

yes. they were basically unusable from new.

Oops..

[jfcb]

the road cassettes (i.e. up to 34t) are fine and durable. With the gravel/mtb gearing-like cassettes, the small teeth break/bend very easily.

[mrdawson]

the road cassettes (i.e. up to 34t) are fine and durable. With the gravel/mtb gearing-like cassettes, the small teeth break/bend very easily.

pictures of this?

[OlieSimpson]

I've got an 11-28 SROAD SLR2 cassette in black that is used with Shimano 105 mechanical derailleur and shifters. Put around 6,000km's on it so far and it's been flawless. Shifting is fantastic and it's super light. Would highly recommend them.

[Sebastian]

Can someone confirm whether or not these cassettes have a continuous/uninterrupted spline profile where they slide onto the freehub? Because that should minimize bite marks on lightweight aluminium freehubs. If yes, I'm interested.

[Sebastian]

Quick update for everyone eyeing these cassettes:

I've been riding two of these for the last 6 months.
I ordered an 11sp 11-32 cassette with grey finish that I used on my steel roadie with Campagnolo Chorus. It has been flawless. No issues. Being a one piece unit, it transfers more noise to deep carbon wheelsets. So your drivetrain can seem noisier at times, if that concerns you.

On my VB 218 I put on another one of these, this time a 12sp 11-32 cassette. They only had it in stock in rainbow finish. I ordered it regardless. Again, it's very well finished. BUT after just two rides it developed a creaking sound. I narrowed it down to the black aluminium spider that the steel cogs are riveted to. There is some slight play in there, so you can rock it slightly back and forth on the spider. So particularly on the big cogs of the cassette under high torque (i.e. when climbing) I got a very loud creaking. It probably doesn't affect the functionality. Time will tell how durable the thing is.
I took the cassette off, cleaned it and put some Loctite on all the riveted interface areas between the spider and the cogs. I let it dry for a night and did another ride yesterday. Now it's quiet. Let's see for how long.
You could probably also just grease it every now and then. But I'm using wax on my drivetrain and didn't want to introduce oil or grease to my drivetrain.