It’s hard to deny that this will be a game changer for the entry level market- especially if it’s actually durable and reliable.
This is the first truly affordable (especially at OEM cost) ‘full’ range 1x drivetrain. (Shimano SLX 11-46 was close)
Yes, 615g is a heavy cassette... but on a hardtail it’s a worthwhile trade off for the range, compatibility, and ease of use.
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I bet in about 2yrs we will see shimano roll out SLX 11-51 and it will be great too.
June 15, 2018, 7:17 a.m. - Vincent Edwards
It’s hard to deny that this will be a game changer for the entry level market- especially if it’s actually durable and reliable. This is the first truly affordable (especially at OEM cost) ‘full’ range 1x drivetrain. (Shimano SLX 11-46 was close) Yes, 615g is a heavy cassette... but on a hardtail it’s a worthwhile trade off for the range, compatibility, and ease of use. - I bet in about 2yrs we will see shimano roll out SLX 11-51 and it will be great too.