Rear cassette replacement for Verve + 3

[Latitude]

For future reference, you can buy individual replacement cogs for the 11 speed Shimano cassette and many other cassette. The cogs that wear out the quickest are the smallest ones, the high speed first two cogs, 11 tooth and 13 tooth. They have the fewest cogs engaged on the chain which are therefor exposed to the most wear. A pair of 11 & 13 tooth cogs can be purchased for about $20 on Ebay. I was able to do this twice, tripling the life of my cassette. Note the long dropout along with the long cage. This is on a 2018 Riese & Muller Delite Mountain.

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https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...esc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=shimano+xt+11+tooth+cog

I also changed over to the Sunrace 11-46 cassette as it has more evenly distributed gear steps and seems to shift more quickly and precisely.

https://ebay.us/zbCNro

Thanks, that’s good to know!

 

[ruffruff]

Two things:
1. A lot of bikes have a replaceable hanger, you just buy the little dodad. Don't know if your setup has that but check it out before you get into it.
2. I replaced Shimano cassette with a Sunrace and got much better shifting as well.

 

[steve mercier]

For future reference, you can buy individual replacement cogs for the 11 speed Shimano cassette and many other cassette. The cogs that wear out the quickest are the smallest ones, the high speed first two cogs, 11 tooth and 13 tooth. They have the fewest cogs engaged on the chain which are therefor exposed to the most wear. A pair of 11 & 13 tooth cogs can be purchased for about $20 on Ebay. I was able to do this twice, tripling the life of my cassette. Note the long dropout along with the long cage. This is on a 2018 Riese & Muller Delite Mountain.

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https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...esc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=shimano+xt+11+tooth+cog

I also changed over to the Sunrace 11-46 cassette as it has more evenly distributed gear steps and seems to shift more quickly and precisely.

https://ebay.us/zbCNro That is very true about the smallest ones wearing out first.

 

[steve mercier]

For future reference, you can buy individual replacement cogs for the 11 speed Shimano cassette and many other cassette. The cogs that wear out the quickest are the smallest ones, the high speed first two cogs, 11 tooth and 13 tooth. They have the fewest cogs engaged on the chain which are therefor exposed to the most wear. A pair of 11 & 13 tooth cogs can be purchased for about $20 on Ebay. I was able to do this twice, tripling the life of my cassette. Note the long dropout along with the long cage. This is on a 2018 Riese & Muller Delite Mountain.

View attachment 76938

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...esc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=shimano+xt+11+tooth+cog

I also changed over to the Sunrace 11-46 cassette as it has more evenly distributed gear steps and seems to shift more quickly and precisely.

https://ebay.us/zbCNro

How many links longer if any is your chain with a 46 t in place of the 42t that I assume your bike came with?

 

[Alaskan]

How many links longer if any is your chain with a 46 t in place of the 42t that I assume your bike came with?

Four, one link for each extra tooth on the 46t. I had to start buying 132 link chains and trimming them down. I am running 126 links plus the quick link.

 

[steve mercier]

Four, one link for each extra tooth on the 46t. I had to start buying 132 link chains and trimming them down. I am running 126 links plus the quick link.

Thank you that is helpful (-: and that will work out perfectly since the chains I normally use (sram xx1) have exactly 4 extra links when used on the 42T.

 

[Alaskan]

The KMC e11 is the chain I have found to be the most durable for the money. In the Shimano range the hg701 is the longest lasting. As you pay more for the 801 or 901 they get lighter and less durable.

 

[steve mercier]

The KMC e11 is the chain I have found to be the most durable for the money. In the Shimano range the hg701 is the longest lasting. As you pay more for the 801 or 901 they get lighter and less durable.

Yes my wife uses the E10 on her bike but I still prefer the Sram XX1 for longevity. I would buy the XX1 cassette also if only it was substantially less than the eye- popping $500 Cdn. I wholeheartedly agree It is pointless to pay extra for a lighter chain on an Ebike. I do think that stainless or other hardening coatings (chrome ) may well be worth the extra cost.

 

[Alaskan]

Yes my wife uses the E10 on her bike but I still prefer the Sram XX1 for longevity. I wholeheartedly agree It is pointless to pay extra for a lighter chain on an Ebike.

Isn't the XX1 a 12 speed chain? Does it work properly with an 11 speed cassette? A shimano cassette?

 

[steve mercier]

Isn't the XX1 a 12 speed chain? Does it work properly with an 11 speed cassette? A shimano cassette?

No it is an 11 speed chain and it works well with both the Shimano Deore XT and SLX derailleurs on my bikes. I believe you are thinking of the Sram Eagle 12 spd chain

 

[steve mercier]

XX1 HARD CHROME Chain - CN-XX-1-A1 - SRAM

XX1 HARD CHROME Chain, CN-XX-1-A1, SRAM. The XX1 chain comes from a long line of tough, light-weight chains from SRAM. When every bit of torque counts, you can count on it to deliver....

www.sram.com

 

[Alaskan]

XX1 HARD CHROME Chain - CN-XX-1-A1 - SRAM

XX1 HARD CHROME Chain, CN-XX-1-A1, SRAM. The XX1 chain comes from a long line of tough, light-weight chains from SRAM. When every bit of torque counts, you can count on it to deliver....

www.sram.com

Okay, I give up. I found the 11 speed in the XX1 but only a 118 link version. I could only find the 126 link in the 12 speed version. Any pointers on where to find an 11 speed with 126 links?

 

[Dale C]

For future reference, you can buy individual replacement cogs for the 11 speed Shimano cassette and many other cassette. The cogs that wear out the quickest are the smallest ones, the high speed first two cogs, 11 tooth and 13 tooth. They have the fewest cogs engaged on the chain which are therefor exposed to the most wear. A pair of 11 & 13 tooth cogs can be purchased for about $20 on Ebay. I was able to do this twice, tripling the life of my cassette. Note the long dropout along with the long cage. This is on a 2018 Riese & Muller Delite Mountain.

View attachment 76938

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...esc=0&_osacat=0&_odkw=shimano+xt+11+tooth+cog

I also changed over to the Sunrace 11-46 cassette as it has more evenly distributed gear steps and seems to shift more quickly and precisely.

https://ebay.us/zbCNro

Please tell us about those pedals

 

[Alaskan]

Please tell us about those pedals

Catalyst Pedals are a real game changer. I have them on both of my bikes and love them. Their increased length makes pedaling so much more efficient and strong. Because of the length you place your foot so that both your heel and the ball of the foot on on the pedal. Having your heel on the pedal more fully engages your hamstrings and glutes making for a stronger stroke. I ride mine with Salomon Gore Tex Trail Runner shoes, no need for stiff cycling shoes.

https://pedalinginnovations.com/

 

[steve mercier]

Okay, I give up. I found the 11 speed in the XX1 but only a 118 link version. I could only find the 126 link in the 12 speed version. Any pointers on where to find an 11 speed with 126 links?

Oh no sorry , I use the 118 link on both bikes. I just noticed these chains are made in Portugal. Surprising to find a bike part that is not made in China!