HAHAHA, it was actually a callout for [**Alex Sinanan**](https://nsmb.com/articles/getting-know-you-alex-sinanan/) but the link was cut at some point, but I'm happy if you want to share it. I'm right in there as well, with a 30t ring I simply don't need the 50t step and would rather have the lighter-and-tighter 11-45t.
What I was told by Shimano is that even with it being a non-series cassette there were a lot of push-backs about the weight of the LG600 unit since it's the XT spec. So, they listened (yes, Shimano) and went back and designed LG700. Not that LG700 is a flyweight cassette in any tooth count, but when I consider what it is I think the weight is very reasonable.
I'd love to see Shimano partnering with brands that have demo-fleets to get as many folks as possible out on LG this summer. Again, not suggesting anyone with a good-to-go 10/11 HG drivetrain start fresh but it took one ride and feeling the chain "walk" up and down the cassette for me to get it.
Feb. 28, 2023, 4:58 p.m. - Andrew Major
HAHAHA, it was actually a callout for [**Alex Sinanan**](https://nsmb.com/articles/getting-know-you-alex-sinanan/) but the link was cut at some point, but I'm happy if you want to share it. I'm right in there as well, with a 30t ring I simply don't need the 50t step and would rather have the lighter-and-tighter 11-45t. What I was told by Shimano is that even with it being a non-series cassette there were a lot of push-backs about the weight of the LG600 unit since it's the XT spec. So, they listened (yes, Shimano) and went back and designed LG700. Not that LG700 is a flyweight cassette in any tooth count, but when I consider what it is I think the weight is very reasonable. I'd love to see Shimano partnering with brands that have demo-fleets to get as many folks as possible out on LG this summer. Again, not suggesting anyone with a good-to-go 10/11 HG drivetrain start fresh but it took one ride and feeling the chain "walk" up and down the cassette for me to get it.