Aluminium Ultralight Cassettes: Cheap & light, but do they last?

Aluminium hybrid cassettes, great weight savings but how to they compare to regular steel cassettes?
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When looking to drop some weight from your bike, cassettes can make a big difference. However, the lightweight varieties from big brands like Shimano and SRAM can be VERY expensive. I mean a Shimano Ultegra R8000 cassette can cost upwards of £95, if you can even find one atm, and the Dura Ace cassettes… Forget about it!
So, over the last 18 months I have been testing out some cheaper hybrid cassettes from AliExpress, from bands like ZTTO and Sunshine. They are part aluminium, part steel, very lightweight, and pretty cheap too. They look amazing, and I’ve been through a couple of them by now. But what are the drawbacks?
In this review I go into detail about the weight, the construction, and the durability of these ultralightweight hybrid cassettes. I also put them up against some pretty standard all steel cassettes, so you can get a really good idea if these are something you want to try out for yourself!
Got any questions or comments, stick them below 👇 and I'll try and get back to as many of you as I can!
Timestamps:
00:00 - Start
01:00 - Sponsor Segment
02:20 - Intro
03:39 - Construction
05:30 - Cost
06:51 - Weight
08:20 - Durability
10:35 - Shifting Performance
13:00 - Final Thoughts
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With the exception of Siroko, all other products demonstrated in this video have been purchased by me, and I have no affiliation to any of the sellers or vendors shown.
In addition, I am not a professionally trained bike mechanic. There can be risks associated with using products that are unbranded, untested, or come from sources where the provenance is unknown. Please talk to a qualified bike mechanic if you are in any doubt.
In essence, be careful, do your research, and cycle safe!!!

[@Hambini]

i'm going to give you a thumbsup just for the engineering drawing at 11:42 !!! I love resourcefulness

[@JimbobB1978]

Surely you must know what the coating is Mr Hambini?

[@Hambini]

@@JimbobB1978 I think it's coated in Absolute Black's Tears

[@JimbobB1978]

@@Hambini surely if it was they'd be charging $700 and it would give us an extra watt!

[@TraceVelo]

Hambini, a true OG in the comments, amazing!!! But thanks dude. I havent quite got the budget for after effects, so a crude GIMP drawing had to get the job done!

[@newttella1043]

@@TraceVelo Drawing was perfect, you didn't have to check if your "pen is" working like Hambini.

[@andrewcasey7293]

This is such top tier content. There's some entertainment. The sponsor segment feels genuine. The products get a fair going over with honest unbiased appraisal. Pls keep making videos, they're so good :)

[@TraceVelo]

Andrew, what an awesome comment, thankyou so much! Yeah I really try my absolute best with these videos, so really pleased this is coming across!!!!

[@silence-humility-calmness]

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[@e.burakarikan3226]

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[@carlwilliams9624]

I bought my K3s from sirroko before I found this channel and think they are a bargain....

[@marko5876]

@@TraceVelo Pure, comedy.. Gold

[@jamesbarber6375]

Great video as always, the dream sequence at the beginning made me laugh. Going the extra mile to explain how the thicker aluminium effects things was very helpful.

[@TraceVelo]

Thanks James, glad you liked it! But yeah the thicker teeth does make perfect idexing slightly more difficult, but it can def be done!

[@hzmeister9596]

Thanks for pointing out the thicker aluminum gears. It's a small detail most will miss but is a deal breaker for me. Silence and less fiddling are worth the difference in weight imo.

[@TraceVelo]

Yeah totally fair enough! Often its easier in the long run to spend a few extra quid up front if you can spare the pennies!

[@Guoenyi]

just need to fiddle once and it is set...

[@mikehuang1369]

I was about to order one until I saw that.

[@RaveniusSFRJ]

Bro your reviews are like movies! The only channel I have notifications for!

[@TraceVelo]

Stefan, I live to serve 🙏 🙏 🙏 No but seriously, glad you like my crummy videos, thanks for the comment!!!!!

[@davidmora2241]

I really appreciate the editing and production that must go behind one of these videos, every little detail just adds up to an amazing video. Please keep doing this never before seen quality content. Do you do all of this by yourself?

[@TraceVelo]

Awesome thanks David! So yeah pretty much a one man team over here at Trace Velo industries 😎

[@awlonghurst]

@@TraceVelo Love the music you use

[@tds397]

I've always wondered how durable these were..thank you for your documented research on these parts, absolute Legend!💯

[@TraceVelo]

TiagoDS, my pleasure!!!! Glad this was helpful!

[@blacklangster1141]

This is a wayyyyy underrated channel

[@RaymondLu1983]

Thanks for the video it’s very informative. For the past year I rode a 11 speed 11-28 cassette from ZTTO, weighted 176g, replaced previous ultegra 11-28. I got 6000k from 2020 and 5500k so far in 2022, to me it’s pretty durable. Totally agreed with you have to be careful to do indexing. Going to order another 11-32! Thank you again

[@kevinfrost1579]

Luke going through your back catalogue of vids, so enjoying them. Really appreciate the work you’ve been putting in last few years (simply epic 👏). Fascinating journey and can clearly see the progression in Chinese products. Great balance and honesty in your content along with masses of info, entertainment and humour. Product wise things have reached a watershed moment and can’t wait to see if that last improvement step can be achieved. May the channel continue to grow for well deserved success. Keep it at it buddy ……..truly awesome stuff ⭐👍👏

[@angkikee]

As always Luke you produce awesome content! I am in Singapore and you and Oz Cycle are what i watch most of the time. Funny, informative and straight answers on very relevant questions all of us think about. Stay safe and thank you for the laughs and the information!

[@TraceVelo]

Cheers angkikee! Would love to visit Sigapore one day, thanks for the comment!

[@terniq7629]

Great video! You explain things really well with your graphics and explanations. Plus I love your enthusiasm! Proprietary mix of earwax with the tears of a GCN presenter? GOLD!!

[@suhdud4646]

The best part of lockdown was watching these genuine Oscar award winning intros.

[@Yosser70]

Great video as always. Been looking at these for a possible 12 speed build, so good to know they aren’t too bad.

[@rickgreham6559]

Awesome as usual Luke. Great details, you have great skills at explaining it very well the details and differences!

[@ScruffyG1984]

Another bit of 'spicy' quality content. Thoroughly enjoy watching. Whilst informative delivered in a relatable way. Luke has inspired me to make a foray into building an ali express cycle and undoubtedly many others. Keep up the cracking work. Looking forward to the next video.

[@jonathankirwan5757]

Great content - appreciate the effort, and always look forward to your videos coming out

[@jakubbakalarz5648]

Great vid! Your content is so entertainng that i don't even skip siroko ads 😄

[@emmanuelvenasquez5819]

Intros were always nailed, sponsor segments keeps getting better and better, a channel that's very unbiased and just pure honesty as sweet as honey. Keep it up Luke💯

[@TraceVelo]

Much appreciated Emmanuel! I honestly put every second of spare time i have into these, so glad you like it!!!

[@mikeymike1792]

Not exotic enough. I want a magnesium cassette that weighs nothing, but catches fire if it rains.

[@tomcruz3774]

The fire probably add more watts than the weight savings

[@TraceVelo]

Now you're talking!!!!!!!! 🚴🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kevinshort3943]

I think you are thinking of Lithium and Potassium. Magnesium doesn't combust in contact with water.

[@mikeymike1792]

@@kevinshort3943 Honestly, in this instance, no. I just wanted to say something silly about lightweight parts and durability.

[@kevinshort3943]

@@mikeymike1792 Silly is good.... :) The wheels on F1 cars are made of Magnesium alloy, that's why they spark when they clip the walls.

[@kelvindavison3314]

Cracking video as ever Luke, informative and enjoyable, with a lack of bullsh*t! Please keep it up!

[@Duell-850R]

Your style and your reviews are really refreshing and fun to watch. You deserve way more viewers and subs.

[@TraceVelo]

Glad you like them!

[@smartnothard2400]

+1 to that! Make sure you always like and share so the channel can grow even quicker! 100k in no time and remember today as Trace Velo will be at a million subscribers within a year from today! 🤝

[@mitmon_8538]

I like your content in general, but here are the things that stood out to me: your comedic intro was hilarious, your pop up into your splash (virtual green?) screen then fading out was very well done, and your details on mileage and experience with shifting really show your commitment to full transparency. Your production quality is top notch, which is especially impressive as a 1 man show. Cheers!

[@Jeremy-kg1zr]

Dude. Your videos are ridiculously good(well done, entertaining, and informational) and I can't believe you don't have 1M subscribers.

[@smartnothard2400]

Make sure to like and share (the latter being more important) and he’ll be there in no time!!! 1-2 years max 👌

[@Oilyhands749]

Top vid , really enjoy your content and delivery, privateering at its best !

[@jochemvanderheijden6576]

Best intro so far mate, cheers!

[@tomhowells8986]

The indexing explanation is bang on! Well played, even I understood it! Top top content.

[@TraceVelo]

Awesome, cheers Tom, glad you liked it!!!!

[@richardcarr6493]

l use a ZTTO 9spd cassette l got cheap yrs ago and 6000km later still going strong !! THANKS for your honest reviews with actual testing not just rehashing a manufactures claims !! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK

[@TraceVelo]

Thanks Richard, appreciate it!!!

[@jamesmedlow]

Excellent as always Luke, thanks for another bangin production.! Yourself, Hambini, Peak Torque etc etc really do tell it like it is. You guys provide an excellent consumer advice service, please keep up the sterling work..! I'm very interested to see how the SROAD cassettes fair up to the great british winter in your anticipated review.

[@ActivityPhoto]

This is my first visit to this channel. The presenter is excellent enjoyable to listen to and watch.

[@georgerangel7720]

Before I finish the rest of this video I need you to know that this is top 3 opening sequences you've filmed. Thank you.

[@ajhdigital]

Trace, your video really made sense: I have two sets of wheels (Hyper 500s and 330s) and have an SRoad 11-32 on one and had a ZTTO 11-34 on the other. I was running two sets of waxed KMC SL chains which I rotated routinely and I was running a SNAIL 50/35 elliptical chainring set. What I found was that the ZTTO wore rapidly, after about 2.000km it was toast. I also found the SNAIL chainrings to be part of the problem as they wore out fast too (compared to the Rotor ellipticals). Tell tale signs of early wear were: 1. the ZTTO would jam frequently on the backpedal and even when coasting 2. there was an increasing frequency of the chain throwing itself off - even though the chain showed little signs of wear, either from the chain rings or skipping in the rear. I've now gone back to round chain rings and had to fit a new chain as the old one got severely buckled, and am riding the SRoad which continues to shift smoothly and quietly (it's racked up >3,000kms). I've ordered some more SRoads as spares. I'm keen to see how well you find the SRoad holds up for you. PS I live in the Gold Coast in Australia and I have found my SRoad showing signs of rust. I hope the newer versions are less prone to corrosion. Cheers Antony

[@reverendremiel]

Always the entertainer whilst giving honest advice and opinions about the products. Such great content. Thank you for doing what you do!

[@TraceVelo]

Thank you so much Christer, what an awesome comment!!!!!

[@GrouEEf]

Really looking forward to a quick update on these SRoad cassettes. I'm in the market for one.

[@frankiegonzalez3005]

Eagerly awaiting the SROAD hybrid cassette review, cheers

[@otaviopohren5998]

the intro is always so good

[@TraceVelo]

Thanks Otavio!!!!!

[@RadioSnivins]

I can relate. I woke up on the floor one morning, and discovered in the arvo I'd bought a ShamWow.

[@kevinmcneill7056]

Great Intro, loved it

[@adhanijauhari1002]

already using the sroad 11-28 almost 500km. I can tell you Luke, it really works well in my bike. The weight just amazingly accurate. Love it!

[@TraceVelo]

Amazing, thanks for the comment Adhani!

[@AndreyMalashenko]

@@TraceVelo using Sroad with Ultegra Di2 and Dura Ace chain. Works fine. Not so smooth as Dura Ace cassete, but still good to use it every day. And the weight is excelent.

[@adhanijauhari1002]

@@TraceVelo Happy to help 🙌🏼

[@thomaswayout9081]

I use them on my mountainbikes (11-50 of course) since years and have had ZERO issues so far. Wear is decent, funktion gets really good after some short wear-in period. As the cogs are larger, the wear is less of a concern over all.

[@jorgelucascouto]

That is true. Also, the MTB uses more the smaller cogs that are made of steel.

[@mmb4063]

i ride 1x11, and cassettes wear out quite quickly because 98% of the time i use only 2 gears. Started to use shimano deore cassettes. Don’t cost an arm and a leg, but share the durability of slx/xt/xtr. Only at weight penalty

[@thomaswayout9081]

@@mmb4063 ?????? 2 Gears? Your usecase seems to be a bit off, mate! :)

[@gs78798]

@@mmb4063 I appreciate your comment and respect your style of riding (I don't know anything about it, only: you use just two gears.) :-) My advice would be to look out for another chainring size. Perhaps you should go smaller or bigger. It depends on which two gears you use most of the time. Are these two neighboring sprockets? But I also had to work at my cadence and shifting because I had a really low cadence (slow pedalling) and was very lazy at shifting. :-D That caused knee issues even after a short-ish ride. Now I think I have improved a little bit and the knees are much better even after longer rides. But still much room for improvement. ;-) I hope it helps you as well.

[@lastfm4477]

@@mmb4063 If you're only using two gears, why haven't you saved money, weight, and trouble and gone single-speed?

[@Lufftschwimmer]

Cool Video !! Love it ! riding this cassette since 3000km still word with wachs very well !

[@menoahgunzel8146]

Luke your content is very interesting. Thank you for your entertaining video's!

[@shaneplater9640]

Luke you have done it again. Legendary!

[@TraceVelo]

Only the best for you Shane my guy!!!

[@czguy3045]

Love the channel. Keep up the good work.

[@TraceVelo]

Cheers CZ

[@Frankthegravelrider]

I've been running this exact ZTTO for the whole summer. Really good, shifts very well.

[@yoyodynepropulsion.systems]

Love the GIMP demonstration.

[@skywrathking8317]

its very clear mate I've always love your videos

[@TraceVelo]

Thanks dude, appreciate it 🙏

[@jonburnell532]

I'm liking the look of that sroad cassette. Looking forward to your opinion on it 👍

[@TraceVelo]

Yeah, ive only just put it on the bike, but so far so good, and the weight is pretty unbelieveable for the price.....

[@remitournier2526]

I second that, the sroad is amazing and beautifully engineered (to my modest knowledge)

[@kemasrifanny6203]

@@TraceVelo any thoughts on the durability of the sroad cassette

[@mariconor242]

You (and my brother) just made me buy two of those 11-42 cassettes, cheap as chips compared to the completely unavailable shimano CS-M7000-11 for my new GRX 1x setup. Excellent content Luke - I actually watched this when you posted it originally but seeing the price difference I went for it. 👍

[@smartnothard2400]

How did / is the 11-42 holding up and what size chainring do you run on the front?

[@Ligma-Bass]

Great content as per usual 👏

[@Terrierized]

Nice work man

[@RedNoah001]

Timely content, its recently been trending in the shopping ads. Nice reviews keep it up! Pro tip: GCN should hire you

[@flyingducktv]

I saw sroad cassette review after i buy ztto ultralight casette 11-36 for ultegra gs. It's so well crisp changing after adjust b tension bolts. I love it. Thanks for the review. 👍👍👍👍

[@CGA22]

Great video Luke. Thank you. I was wondering why it was so difficult to get the shifting dialed with my sensah build. I’ve been using wet lube for more than 20 years. I also love a quiet drivetrain.

[@nealmerry]

Once again a great video with a unique intro which also expands my knowledge on cycling components. Ps you should setup a Cycling ride / Event / celebration for Chinese Carbon bikes put together by people from watching your videos

[@domestique3954]

There’s almost nothing to celebrate....... Most parts are like”Tofu” quality!

[@stevegeek]

Another masterful, informative vid...great stuff Luke. I too HATE a noisy drive train (or any errant noise from my bike for that matter). Only happy when the machine is purring like a cat. I can imagine the indexing issue driving me nuts, so for that reason I think I'll stick to my heavier steel cassette.

[@alasdairchubb6749]

Another fantastic vid Luke! You are indeed a legend. I'd actually already just ordered a ZTTO cassette in 11-46 for my gravel bike build so I'll take your advice and be careful to set up the indexing super carefully. I'm going to be running it with Sensah SRX Pro so maybe in 1x the set-up will easier than on 2x...I'll let you know. I'm also rocking the Juin Tech M1 hybrid disc brake callipers (and shortly R1's on my latest build) . I know you said you might be looking at these so if you want any feedback let me know. Great gag about the tears of a GCN presenter! I like watching those guys but you are WAY better!

[@TraceVelo]

Alasdair!!! Thanks really appreciate the comment. But yeah once you get the indexing set up, you should be golden. A word of advice, I probably should have put this in the video thinking about it, but with these cassettes you really need to keep on top of chain wear. If you run a worn out chain, the aluminium teeth will wear out very fast. As for the Juin Tech brakes, im about 1300 miles in, and im really happy with my set. In the next video, ill be putting them up against a couple other options, so stay tuned!!!

[@alasdairchubb6749]

@@TraceVelo Thanks Luke....noted!

[@brauljo]

I've got the 12 speed 11-46 aliexpress cassette on my 1x recumbent. It's great!

[@juanpecan7089]

I put Juin GT's on my Kona Rove ST and love them.

[@meepedyi7749]

one of the best cycling gear review channel!

[@chimdegu]

excited for the sroad review

[@stevedriscoll5406]

Great video as always 👍 I'm very keen to hear how the Sroad cassette works out.

[@TraceVelo]

Yeah me too, only just put it on the bike, but so far so good. I'll keep you posted!!!!

[@karlreynolds8067]

Another top video from the legend Trace Velo 👌👌🇮🇪

[@MaurilioMachado]

love ur channel mate, keep it up

[@TraceVelo]

Cheers Maurilio!!

[@janmitvora4510]

I love ur videos and I was waiting for a new one thanks for posting

[@TraceVelo]

Cheers janmit!

[@JayHeartwing]

Another great episode. It really looks like it can really last a long time after a great usage.

[@chrisscott8362]

Excellent Luke. Thank you. Interested to see how that Sroad cassette works out. 👍

[@jorgelucascouto]

I have a identical cassette. I always use dry lubricant, my chains are used until 0.5% elongation wear. The cassette has 5000km and the most used cog (alloy) is almost at 10.2mm wear, measured top to top between teeths. So I will have to replace very soon.

[@paulschulman8131]

Thanks for this video. I was actually looking at getting a custom set of super deep section wheels

[@teamij6856]

That intro! Has me laughing in the office and gives away that I'm watching youtube at work.

[@teamij6856]

@Harry HardC Erm.. in a business park off the A639

[@christophbosshard4028]

Using these 11-34 on my gavel bike, working great so far... and weight is great!

[@remitournier2526]

Hey Trace Velo! FYI, I have had the Sroad for at least 6000 km now, boy it is amazing, I've raced it as well. I use hot wax bath for my chain so it might help in prolonging its life, but what-a-cassette!! I recommend it to anyone! Couldn't agree more for the aluminium one, it is not durable enough but quite ok. Thanks for your content!

[@TraceVelo]

Amazing, thats great news! Thanks for the comment Remi!!!!

[@jonathan_f2]

I have the 11-32t ultra lightweight cassette and so far it's been performing quite well. I found shifting was smoother on the older Shimano 105 5800 rear derailleur, over the newer R7000. I ended up sticking with 5800 just for this cassette!

[@lereveure]

super video! amazing editing and work ! congrats! As for the cassette, I'm happy to see that buying a shimano 105 cassette is worth more than buying those cheap ones. I already have to put some time adjusting the speed from time to time, imagine having to put more time because of thicker plateaux? that costs money and is time off the bike or enjoying what you like! Also, durability wise, cheap cassettes mean more installation, buying time, and more waste! I think the final decision is easy to make.

[@mplecas]

That rotoscoping flex noticed :P Great content!

[@TraceVelo]

LOL, yeah got a little bit of help with that one :P

[@nastycooperation9901]

ah i really like the acted out intros mate

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Another informative & entertaining video Luke. I would categorise this one as being Hambini Lite 😉😅

[@welanduzfullo8496]

great edit

[@mag9792]

I bought a 10 speed cassette for my MTB from AliExpress nearly two years ago and it’s still going strong!

[@scrtchmrk4958]

What brand?

[@byrondixon4648]

Up until the point you told us about the wider sprockets, I was thinking 'Ill buy one!'. Now I'm excitedly waiting for the next review 🤞

[@TiiDadii]

I think we all are now... But he will have to put some miles on it

[@dmaddog71]

Great vídeo and excelent production! I did use a ZZTO slr (light) 11/32 cassete for about 1 year almost 9000km 3 Chain, and the Last 1000k was a bit terrible shifting. After the ZZTO came the WUZEI 11/32 (light) , already have 9500km since Dec22, with 2 chains... And since 8000 8500km i've notice some issues on shifting. Both k7 are noisier than ultegra

[@Alex-to8es]

So you can buy a cheaper hybrid cassette that will do 2500miles for £35 or you can buy a name brand 105 one for £60 and do 6000 miles. The Shimano 105 one is actually cheaper per mile, while being Shimano, which we all know will have decent quality control standards unlike items that can come from Aliexpress, where while you can get really nice products, you also can get some pretty terrible ones. Unless you really care about weight, the 105 is actually the cheaper long term option, which rather shows how ridiculously good value it is, because I would expect Aliexpress hybrid ones to be cheaper/mile. One you go for cheaper cassettes you can get down to Decathlon and get many steel cassettes for less than 105 ones. Good consumer advice Luke!

[@jaredjosiah9089]

My favourite time is a new trace velo. Keep smashing it! If we could get one a week, I would be eternally grateful!

[@TraceVelo]

Yeah me too Jared... Me too! It's that pesky 9-5 job that pays all my bills that gets in the way!

[@Samdog1231979]

@@TraceVelo love the videos Luke. Out of random curiosity, what kind of job do you do on the 9-5?

[@TraceVelo]

Thanks Samdog! So 9-5 I work a pretty boring IT job, nothing crazy cool... Maybe one day I'll do this youtube stuff full time, lets see what 2022 brings!!!

[@neilgorman9325]

you are a legend of a youtuber my friend.

[@timmiller7154]

An excellent and well balanced presentation

[@TraceVelo]

Thank you kindly!

[@daniellopez9622]

Hand down one of the best content creator / editor in the platform.

[@TraceVelo]

Thanks Daniel!!!!

[@normen416]

looking forward for that sram red bootleg cassette!! very nice content m8!!

[@amfinc2]

Thanks to you I just ordered a Trifox frameset/wheel bundle, handlebars, and seat. I appreciate the promo code! The seat is half the weight of my carbon brooks, and only about $30! Excited to join you on your cheap Chinese carbon quest.

[@gillaroya3529]

Luke I love your content, and you're always entertaining to watch - never too serious, unlike the folks at GC*, who all think they are ex TDF veterans (I've never liked bikers who take themselves too seriously). I am a complete weight weenie, and grams do count for me, so I LOVE these hybrid cassettes... of note, I run 10 speed drivetrains (My roadbike runs 10S Campy Centaur Carbon... my cyclocross runs 10S SRAM Force). Both use 11S hybrid cassettes (I basically tune the shifting to ignore the smallest cog).. Heres something - I have always run 10S Shimano-compatible cassettes on my Centaur gruppo with ZERO issues. Not sure why but it works great.... GREAT video! Keep it coming!

[@godlike30000]

These would probably work great on a set of climbing wheels tho! Thanks a lot for the insight. There's not alot of hills where I ride anyways so I'm going to keep these in my shopping cart until I get a new pair of wheels. Great content as usual!

[@TraceVelo]

Cheers RV!

[@corynardin]

Interested in that sroad review. Seems like a sweet spot of performance and value.

[@future62]

I've been running the ZTTOs for a year or so. They are pretty good and they shift alright once you index them

[@heikkisanelma6625]

this channel should be the most watched of all sport related in yt.. lets fix the algorithms!

[@paulinfrancis]

I’ve got the Sroad 10-36T, and am pretty happy with it. Good value for money.

[@TraceVelo]

OK great. Yeah I'm happy with mine so far, and for the price, it's pretty bonkers value!!!

[@danl2294]

The intros get better and better

[@Judogzero]

yesh happy to have quality big name parts but i think if there are bargain small name parts that work then hallelujah! I of course would want someone to test them out first so this video is a great help. I was skeptical about the ali express brand sunshine but bought it because this vid is the only place on youtube that even mentions it and this guy seems trustworthy.

[@eLpELoNdeJaPoN]

It's funny to me because I have a new 11-25 new Sunshine cassette waiting to be placed. When I bought it my idea was totally to get 1 season out of it Wich is around 4000 kms of commuting. So great video as usual this just confirmed my guessing I'll soon replace that 105 with a more peaceful mind

[@jevgeniardassov]

Very cool and informative video, wish it was out three weeks ago, since I needed a new one an all I could get is an XTR casette for my gravel and it was 😖

[@DSKHo1968]

Great content as per usual. A little too late for me unfortunately, as I have literally just fitted a SRAM XP 11-32 casette on my bike yesterday after spending the better part of a week weighting up my options (or lack there off)! The SRAM casette is a thing of delight and very light but damn expensive. I will need to get a derailleur extender to work properly though so I have just put my old 11-28 back for now. Would probably haave got the Sprd one if I spotted it in my search! P.s. I got the Farsport Ventoux S6 just fitted yesterday too, hence I was looking for a new casette to go with it.

[@markclements6303]

Great video as always trace when's the next one?

[@GregBrady]

I have SROAD cassettes on my mtb and my CX bike and love them!

[@TraceVelo]

Nice, good to know. Thanks for the comment!

[@natillano]

Looking forward on that SRoad Cassette, please do mention the freehub spline/body needed for these as some use regular HG while others have Microspline or XD already. Thanks!

[@TraceVelo]

All the cassettes I use have HG freehubs, including the SROAD one I showed at the end. But that's a good shout, I'll try and make sure I cover this aspect in future videos!!!!