ZTTO Ultimate 11/12 Speed Road Bike Cassette Ultralight 11s 12s 11-28/30/32/34T Gravel Cassette 11V 12V Black Freewheel HG K7

Created 6 months agoby Stefan W

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Trace Velo on 2024-11-28
00:20:34
Mentioned at 08:54

Possibly the best value road bike ever built - Full parts and cost breakdown

The reviewer discusses the ZTTO Ultimate 11/12 Speed Road Bike Cassette, highlighting its performance and value for money. They mention using it on multiple group sets and finding the shifting to be consistently good.

AI-Summary

Pros

  • Good shifting performance across different group sets
  • Lightweight (200g)
  • Affordable (60 quid)
  • Durable with all-steel teeth
  • No issues reported after extensive use (over 1500 miles)

Cons

  • Shifting performance may not match Shimano's latest hyperglide cassettes

Key Points

  • 11-speed 11-28T monoblock cassette
  • Compatible with HG freehub
  • All-steel teeth for durability
  • Weighs 200g
Trace Velo on 2025-03-11

Are cheap cassettes durable enough? AliExpress vs Shimano

The reviewer discusses their experience with a ZTTO monoblock cassette, which appears to be the ZTTO Ultimate 11/12 Speed Road Bike Cassette, though the exact model name isn't explicitly stated. They mention purchasing it for Β£66 and highlight its lightweight design at 200g, comparable to Shimano Dura-Ace. The cassette initially shifted well but wore out after approximately 2,500 miles, with the eighth gear becoming completely unusable. The reviewer conducted a hardness test comparing it to Shimano cassettes, finding the ZTTO's steel hardness relatively good but less uniform in hardening. They note the cassette has a basic black oxide coating rather than the more durable nickel plating found on Shimano products. The reviewer replaced it with a newer ZTTO SLR Gen 3 model but expects even lower durability due to aluminum teeth on the smaller cogs.

AI-Summary

Pros

  • Lightweight at 200g
  • Good initial shifting performance
  • Price of Β£66 is much cheaper than equivalent Shimano Dura-Ace
  • Steel hardness is relatively good in testing
  • Comparable weight to high-end Shimano cassettes

Cons

  • Wore out after approximately 2,500 miles
  • Eighth gear became completely unusable
  • Hardening less uniform than Shimano cassettes
  • Basic black oxide coating less durable than nickel plating
  • Cannot replace individual sprockets due to monoblock design
  • Newer ZTTO model expected to have even worse durability with aluminum teeth

Key Points

  • 200g weight
  • Monoblock steel construction
  • Black oxide coating
  • Approximately 2,500 mile lifespan
  • Purchased for Β£66 on AliExpress
  • Comparable weight to Shimano Dura-Ace 9100
  • Hardness testing showed good but inconsistent results
  • Replaced with newer ZTTO SLR Gen 3 model

Where to Buy

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