Hahaha, that would have been brilliant. Cassette weight was an initial concern but this new 700-series cassette weighs significantly less than the 600 (discontinued) that originally shipped with it.
Since I’ve been asked, these are non-series cassettes, which is why it’s not listed as M8130.
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I felt the same way until I set it up and rode it. I think the ratio was chosen with good reason (interchangeability with 10-speed M5130 Deore / yes I know current 10/11 is interchangeable / this is also a notable shifting improvement for both groups) and I’m currently writing a piece about that which I think will be live here next week.
As noted, for me the upgrade will come when we’re do for derailleurs/cassettes anyway and will mean mothballing or selling on some stalwart 10-speed shifters.
It won’t grab everyone-everyone, but I truly believe that in a few years time this group will replace Zee in discussions of Shimano’s all-around best shifting package (value, durability, performance).
Feb. 23, 2023, 6:26 a.m. - Andrew Major
Hahaha, that would have been brilliant. Cassette weight was an initial concern but this new 700-series cassette weighs significantly less than the 600 (discontinued) that originally shipped with it. Since I’ve been asked, these are non-series cassettes, which is why it’s not listed as M8130. ——— I felt the same way until I set it up and rode it. I think the ratio was chosen with good reason (interchangeability with 10-speed M5130 Deore / yes I know current 10/11 is interchangeable / this is also a notable shifting improvement for both groups) and I’m currently writing a piece about that which I think will be live here next week. As noted, for me the upgrade will come when we’re do for derailleurs/cassettes anyway and will mean mothballing or selling on some stalwart 10-speed shifters. It won’t grab everyone-everyone, but I truly believe that in a few years time this group will replace Zee in discussions of Shimano’s all-around best shifting package (value, durability, performance).