Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

2021-01-27 Thread Brewster Fong
Agree!  For those who ride Campy and 11 speed, there is a 12-32 Centaur 
cassette that works well. I much prefer a 12t cog over an 11t bc it comes 
with a more useable 16t cog.  Otherwise, 12t starting cogs, outside of the 
12-36 and I think a 12-28 are basically nonexistent for 11 speed.

Good Luck!

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:03:26 PM UTC-8 Steve Palincsar wrote:

> For most road drivetrains (i.e., not 26" wheels, and not tiny microdrive 
> chain rings) 12 is a better 1st position than 11 (because it's not as 
> unreasonably high) and in the case of the 12-36, it can easily be 
> customized into a 13-36 simply by replacing the 1st position sprocket (and 
> for most road drive trains with 48T chain rings or larger, a 13T 1st 
> position gives you a more usable top gear than a 12, and at the very top 
> end a 1 tooth gap is nicer than a 2 tooth gap).  In my opinion.
>
>
> On 1/26/21 4:55 PM, lconley wrote:
>
> Shimano makes 11-34, 11-36, 11-40 11 speed mountain cassettes. The 11-34 
> and 11-36 are pretty pricey though. 
>
> Laing
>
> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:44:04 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote:
>
>> Steve, thanks for the links. I guess I meant hard to find in that I went 
>> to my LBS who did not have any in stock and could not find any currently 
>> available through distributors. I figure this low supply is due to the 
>> surge in sales last year but curious if it could be the beginning of the 
>> industry phasing out of 9 and lower speed parts moving forward. I'm fine 
>> ordering some things online (mostly through Riv or other small 
>> manufacturers that sell directly) but I do prefer supporting local shops.
>>
>> I could also swap chain rings but the crankset is new and my current 
>> cassette is older. Seems easier to swap the cassette. And I'm quite happy 
>> with the current steps in my gearing.
>>
>> Laing, I could fit 11 speed on my new wheel I'm building with a new model 
>> MI5 hub. I have used (and still have in my bin) a SRAM NX 11 speed 
>> cassette/derailleur before. I found the gear range lacking as it is 1x 
>> only. I also tried the Microshift Advent 9 speed. That one I did not like 
>> steps between gears as much. I guess after trying some of the newer stuff, 
>> I'm having trouble seeing the appeal. I can get the gear range I'm looking 
>> for with a 2x9. The 1x systems seem to either give up range or are 
>> ridiculously expensive. There's also something about 9 speed looking 
>> "right" to me on a Rivendell.
>>
>> My main concern is getting parts in the future. I helped out at my LBS 
>> over the summer because they were so busy. This will most likely be another 
>> busy year for bike shops. I think I'll order a handful of cassettes to tide 
>> me over for a while. I hope that as manufacturers catch up with resupplying 
>> parts they continue to make "outdated" 9, 8 and 7 speed stuff. There are 
>> certainly a greater number of options for cassettes when going to 10 and 
>> above.
>>
>> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 1:39:29 PM UTC-6 lconley wrote:
>>
>>> Note that new Shimano 11-speed mountain cassettes fit on old 9-speed 
>>> Shimano style hubs - the 11 speed is only 0.05mm wider than the 9-speed. I 
>>> just put a 12-46 (I used a Shimano 12 tooth 1st position cog in place of 
>>> the 11 tooth cog) 11-speed cassette on my old Phil Wood 9-speed touring hub 
>>> for my Gus Boots Willsen. Fits beautifully - chain even clears the 29x2.5 
>>> tire by 4mm. The inner large cogs kind of cantilever over the hub flange 
>>>
>>> Laing
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:12:51 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote:
>>>

 I'm currently looking for 9 speed cassettes for my Atlantis. I'm hoping 
 to be able to do a tour this year after staying local in 2020. With 
 touring 
 in mind, I'd like 12-36 but it seems those are rather hard to find right 
 now. I currently have 11-32, but I'm riding in flat Chicago. The 12-36 
 would give me the same ratios for my normal riding but get rid of the 11t, 
 which I don't use, and would give me a 36t, which I foresee using on my 
 trip. With the VO 46/30 crank I'm using, this gives me a range of 21 to 
 100 
 gear inches, which seems perfect to me. After seeing the high demand for 
 bike parts in 2020, what do Riv riders predict for future availability of 
 9 
 speed parts? I found someone with a stash of 12-36 9 speed cassettes for 
 sale on ebay, do I stock up now?

 Also, how much does cassette price/quality make a difference? I've 
 mostly used cheaper cassettes but wondering if would make sense to go up 
 to 
 10 speed to take advantage of fancier cassettes. The cassette on ebay I 
 mentioned is Alivio so on the lower end of the spectrum. I'm using a 
 Suntour thumb shifter in friction so I think I could make 10 speed work. 
 However there's something about the ease of setup and maintenance of 9 
 speed shifting that makes me want to stay in that wo

[RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

2021-01-27 Thread ascpgh
OP Tim in Chicago, I chose 9-spd when building my new bike in March because 
of availability and the selection of ranges and qualities offered in 9 
-speed versus higher counts. I'm also using 46/30 chainrings. Collective 
input on problem-free index mode shifting  reports that 9-spd maintains 
function longer than higher cog counts before adjustments, service or 
replacement of components for wear is required. Cost of parts also 
considered, although any deals are evaporating in bicycling parts.

I'm no racer, fanboy or over funded/under informed newbie. I like to ride, 
I'm confident about my "performance" and like to narrow my expenditures in 
parts or formats to those I know focus benefits of my greater than shelf 
stock choices to things I know I will produce the returns I expect. 
Choosing the cost of doing business, I guess.

Limitations of cassette stocks under the pandemic seem to apply uniformly, 
felt in the higher volume items first regardless of cog count, a result of 
demand outstripping supplies. 

Andy Cheatham
Pittsburgh

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:12:51 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote:

>
> I'm currently looking for 9 speed cassettes for my Atlantis. I'm hoping to 
> be able to do a tour this year after staying local in 2020. With touring in 
> mind, I'd like 12-36 but it seems those are rather hard to find right now. 
> I currently have 11-32, but I'm riding in flat Chicago. The 12-36 would 
> give me the same ratios for my normal riding but get rid of the 11t, which 
> I don't use, and would give me a 36t, which I foresee using on my trip. 
> With the VO 46/30 crank I'm using, this gives me a range of 21 to 100 gear 
> inches, which seems perfect to me. After seeing the high demand for bike 
> parts in 2020, what do Riv riders predict for future availability of 9 
> speed parts? I found someone with a stash of 12-36 9 speed cassettes for 
> sale on ebay, do I stock up now?
>
> Also, how much does cassette price/quality make a difference? I've mostly 
> used cheaper cassettes but wondering if would make sense to go up to 10 
> speed to take advantage of fancier cassettes. The cassette on ebay I 
> mentioned is Alivio so on the lower end of the spectrum. I'm using a 
> Suntour thumb shifter in friction so I think I could make 10 speed work. 
> However there's something about the ease of setup and maintenance of 9 
> speed shifting that makes me want to stay in that world.
>
> Tim B in Chicago
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

2021-01-26 Thread Steve Palincsar


On 1/26/21 10:16 PM, Tim Baldwin wrote:
Steve, I agree starting cassettes with a 12 tooth cog makes more sense 
for most riders.
Aeroperf and Paul, thanks for that feedback. It wasn't my intention to 
knock Alivio.I swapped the Deore brakes on my Atlantis for Paul 
Motolites with Paul levers over the summer. I would say that was a 
definite upgrade in terms of feel and performance. I was curious if 
going high end on cassette would make a similar difference in terms of 
feel/performance. It sounds like spending money on the rear derailleur 
would make more of a difference. The pricier cassette would only be 
lighter.


Well, some of the really high end cassettes look a lot sexier too, but 
how often do you get a chance to actually take a good look at a 
cassette?   In terms of longevity, sometimes the cheaper ones have an 
edge, if the high end ones use titanium sprockets for lightness, as has 
been done in the past.  Those don't last very long.



Laing, it sounds like this is more of a problem with parts being 
harder to get after a booming year. Like I said I was only basing this 
on my LBS, who in past years was able to get most any part within a 
day or two, saying many 9 speed cassettes (including the 12-36) were 
back-ordered.



There have been supply chain disruptions with all kinds of products, 
even in areas (like toilet paper) where there wasn't an unanticipated 
bike boom on top of a pandemic.


Seriously, those Shimano 12-36 cassettes are perfectly fine. Easier to 
install and remove than some of the higher end ones, because aside from 
the 1st position sprocket it's all one hunk of metal.  The 12-27 has two 
or maybe three sets of sprockets mounted on spiders, plus some loose 
sprockets and loose spacers and takes a lot longer to R&R.



Joe, the Analog has some very tempting stuff. Not sure if I could get 
myself to spend that much on a cassette and then ride it through winter!


Tim B in Chicago
On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 6:08:09 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote:

Don't even play, get yerself a 12-speed Garbaruk cassette from
Analog for about $250. It comes in colors! 👍

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 3:52:53 PM UTC-8 Paul Brodek wrote:

In general the fancier cassettes are primarily lighter,
usually by using multi-cog carriers, while SRAM's highest-end
cassettes are almost entirely one-piece affairs. The
difference in weight can be substantial, almost 1/2lb going
from a 11-36t SRAM 1050>1090 (10spd), but the $/gram cost gets
high, and the weight saved compared to the overall weight of a
loaded touring bike + rider is pretty insubstantial.

Paul Brodek
Hillsdale, NJ USA

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 5:50:49 PM UTC-5 David Person
wrote:

Lots of options for 12-36 9-speed on eBay.  I think the
main difference in quality and price has to do with
weight.  Lower 'quality' cassette is going to weigh more.


https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=12%2036%20Cassette%209&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-156598-662049-2&mkcid=2&keyword=12%2036%20cassette%209&crlp=473230128454_&MT_ID=&geo_id=&rlsatarget=kwd-301632702719&adpos=&device=c&mktype=&loc=9031172&poi=&abcId=9110001&cmpgn=11204157517&sitelnk=&adgroupid=112375772800&network=g&matchtype=p&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmL-ABhDFARIsAKywVaf1sHfO0IWrIYCFiNSAxz56TKp9WSp0ixiZDk38-pRhRPnZMgJBrbMaAh5XEALw_wcB



On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:19:18 PM UTC-8 lconley
wrote:

There is also IRD, who makes a 12-30 and a12-34 9
speed. and a 13-38 8 speed for that matter.

Note that I just built a bike with a brand new Shimano
14-34 7 speed FREEWHEEL (Shimano actually just issued
an updated model within the last year) with a twist
grip indexing a Shimano Altus M310 derailleur. Parts
obsolescence is not as much of a worry as some think.
But I do of course have a brand new in the box 12-36
Shimano 9 speed just in case

Laing

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 5:03:26 PM UTC-5 Steve
Palincsar wrote:

For most road drivetrains (i.e., not 26" wheels,
and not tiny microdrive chain rings) 12 is a
better 1st position than 11 (because it's not as
unreasonably high) and in the case of the 12-36,
it can easily be customized into a 13-36 simply by
replacing the 1st position sprocket (and for most
road drive trains with 48T chain rings or larger,
a 13T 1st position gives you a more usable top
gear than a 12, and at the very top end a 1 tooth
gap is nicer than a 2 tooth gap).  In my opinion.


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Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

2021-01-26 Thread Joe Bernard
Haha, I don't think I could ever pay that kinda cash for a cassette either. 
But it sure is pretty! 



On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 7:16:04 PM UTC-8 Tim Baldwin wrote:

> Steve, I agree starting cassettes with a 12 tooth cog makes more sense for 
> most riders.
> Aeroperf and Paul, thanks for that feedback. It wasn't my intention to 
> knock Alivio.I swapped the Deore brakes on my Atlantis for Paul Motolites 
> with Paul levers over the summer. I would say that was a definite upgrade 
> in terms of feel and performance. I was curious if going high end on 
> cassette would make a similar difference in terms of feel/performance. It 
> sounds like spending money on the rear derailleur would make more of a 
> difference. The pricier cassette would only be lighter. 
> Laing, it sounds like this is more of a problem with parts being harder to 
> get after a booming year. Like I said I was only basing this on my LBS, who 
> in past years was able to get most any part within a day or two, saying 
> many 9 speed cassettes (including the 12-36) were back-ordered.
> Joe, the Analog has some very tempting stuff. Not sure if I could get 
> myself to spend that much on a cassette and then ride it through winter!
>
> Tim B in Chicago
> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 6:08:09 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote:
>
>> Don't even play, get yerself a 12-speed Garbaruk cassette from Analog for 
>> about $250. It comes in colors! 👍
>>
>> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 3:52:53 PM UTC-8 Paul Brodek wrote:
>>
>>> In general the fancier cassettes are primarily lighter, usually by using 
>>> multi-cog carriers, while SRAM's highest-end cassettes are almost entirely 
>>> one-piece affairs. The difference in weight can be substantial, almost 
>>> 1/2lb going from a 11-36t SRAM 1050>1090 (10spd), but the $/gram cost gets 
>>> high, and the weight saved compared to the overall weight of a loaded 
>>> touring bike + rider is pretty insubstantial.
>>>
>>> Paul Brodek
>>> Hillsdale, NJ USA
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 5:50:49 PM UTC-5 David Person wrote:
>>>
 Lots of options for 12-36 9-speed on eBay.  I think the main difference 
 in quality and price has to do with weight.  Lower 'quality' cassette is 
 going to weigh more.


 https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=12%2036%20Cassette%209&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-156598-662049-2&mkcid=2&keyword=12%2036%20cassette%209&crlp=473230128454_&MT_ID=&geo_id=&rlsatarget=kwd-301632702719&adpos=&device=c&mktype=&loc=9031172&poi=&abcId=9110001&cmpgn=11204157517&sitelnk=&adgroupid=112375772800&network=g&matchtype=p&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmL-ABhDFARIsAKywVaf1sHfO0IWrIYCFiNSAxz56TKp9WSp0ixiZDk38-pRhRPnZMgJBrbMaAh5XEALw_wcB



 On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:19:18 PM UTC-8 lconley wrote:

> There is also IRD, who makes a 12-30 and a12-34 9 speed. and a 13-38 8 
> speed for that matter.
>
> Note that I just built a bike with a brand new Shimano 14-34 7 speed 
> FREEWHEEL (Shimano actually just issued an updated model within the last 
> year) with a twist grip indexing a Shimano Altus M310 derailleur. Parts 
> obsolescence is not as much of a worry as some think. But I do of course 
> have a brand new in the box 12-36 Shimano 9 speed just in case
>
> Laing
>
> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 5:03:26 PM UTC-5 Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
>> For most road drivetrains (i.e., not 26" wheels, and not tiny 
>> microdrive chain rings) 12 is a better 1st position than 11 (because 
>> it's 
>> not as unreasonably high) and in the case of the 12-36, it can easily be 
>> customized into a 13-36 simply by replacing the 1st position sprocket 
>> (and 
>> for most road drive trains with 48T chain rings or larger, a 13T 1st 
>> position gives you a more usable top gear than a 12, and at the very top 
>> end a 1 tooth gap is nicer than a 2 tooth gap).  In my opinion.
>>
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

2021-01-26 Thread Tim Baldwin
Steve, I agree starting cassettes with a 12 tooth cog makes more sense for 
most riders.
Aeroperf and Paul, thanks for that feedback. It wasn't my intention to 
knock Alivio.I swapped the Deore brakes on my Atlantis for Paul Motolites 
with Paul levers over the summer. I would say that was a definite upgrade 
in terms of feel and performance. I was curious if going high end on 
cassette would make a similar difference in terms of feel/performance. It 
sounds like spending money on the rear derailleur would make more of a 
difference. The pricier cassette would only be lighter. 
Laing, it sounds like this is more of a problem with parts being harder to 
get after a booming year. Like I said I was only basing this on my LBS, who 
in past years was able to get most any part within a day or two, saying 
many 9 speed cassettes (including the 12-36) were back-ordered.
Joe, the Analog has some very tempting stuff. Not sure if I could get 
myself to spend that much on a cassette and then ride it through winter!

Tim B in Chicago
On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 6:08:09 PM UTC-6 Joe Bernard wrote:

> Don't even play, get yerself a 12-speed Garbaruk cassette from Analog for 
> about $250. It comes in colors! 👍
>
> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 3:52:53 PM UTC-8 Paul Brodek wrote:
>
>> In general the fancier cassettes are primarily lighter, usually by using 
>> multi-cog carriers, while SRAM's highest-end cassettes are almost entirely 
>> one-piece affairs. The difference in weight can be substantial, almost 
>> 1/2lb going from a 11-36t SRAM 1050>1090 (10spd), but the $/gram cost gets 
>> high, and the weight saved compared to the overall weight of a loaded 
>> touring bike + rider is pretty insubstantial.
>>
>> Paul Brodek
>> Hillsdale, NJ USA
>>
>> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 5:50:49 PM UTC-5 David Person wrote:
>>
>>> Lots of options for 12-36 9-speed on eBay.  I think the main difference 
>>> in quality and price has to do with weight.  Lower 'quality' cassette is 
>>> going to weigh more.
>>>
>>>
>>> https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=12%2036%20Cassette%209&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-156598-662049-2&mkcid=2&keyword=12%2036%20cassette%209&crlp=473230128454_&MT_ID=&geo_id=&rlsatarget=kwd-301632702719&adpos=&device=c&mktype=&loc=9031172&poi=&abcId=9110001&cmpgn=11204157517&sitelnk=&adgroupid=112375772800&network=g&matchtype=p&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmL-ABhDFARIsAKywVaf1sHfO0IWrIYCFiNSAxz56TKp9WSp0ixiZDk38-pRhRPnZMgJBrbMaAh5XEALw_wcB
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:19:18 PM UTC-8 lconley wrote:
>>>
 There is also IRD, who makes a 12-30 and a12-34 9 speed. and a 13-38 8 
 speed for that matter.

 Note that I just built a bike with a brand new Shimano 14-34 7 speed 
 FREEWHEEL (Shimano actually just issued an updated model within the last 
 year) with a twist grip indexing a Shimano Altus M310 derailleur. Parts 
 obsolescence is not as much of a worry as some think. But I do of course 
 have a brand new in the box 12-36 Shimano 9 speed just in case

 Laing

 On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 5:03:26 PM UTC-5 Steve Palincsar wrote:

> For most road drivetrains (i.e., not 26" wheels, and not tiny 
> microdrive chain rings) 12 is a better 1st position than 11 (because it's 
> not as unreasonably high) and in the case of the 12-36, it can easily be 
> customized into a 13-36 simply by replacing the 1st position sprocket 
> (and 
> for most road drive trains with 48T chain rings or larger, a 13T 1st 
> position gives you a more usable top gear than a 12, and at the very top 
> end a 1 tooth gap is nicer than a 2 tooth gap).  In my opinion.
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

2021-01-26 Thread Paul Brodek

In general the fancier cassettes are primarily lighter, usually by using 
multi-cog carriers, while SRAM's highest-end cassettes are almost entirely 
one-piece affairs. The difference in weight can be substantial, almost 
1/2lb going from a 11-36t SRAM 1050>1090 (10spd), but the $/gram cost gets 
high, and the weight saved compared to the overall weight of a loaded 
touring bike + rider is pretty insubstantial.

Paul Brodek
Hillsdale, NJ USA

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 5:50:49 PM UTC-5 David Person wrote:

> Lots of options for 12-36 9-speed on eBay.  I think the main difference in 
> quality and price has to do with weight.  Lower 'quality' cassette is going 
> to weigh more.
>
>
> https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=12%2036%20Cassette%209&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-156598-662049-2&mkcid=2&keyword=12%2036%20cassette%209&crlp=473230128454_&MT_ID=&geo_id=&rlsatarget=kwd-301632702719&adpos=&device=c&mktype=&loc=9031172&poi=&abcId=9110001&cmpgn=11204157517&sitelnk=&adgroupid=112375772800&network=g&matchtype=p&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmL-ABhDFARIsAKywVaf1sHfO0IWrIYCFiNSAxz56TKp9WSp0ixiZDk38-pRhRPnZMgJBrbMaAh5XEALw_wcB
>
>
>
> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:19:18 PM UTC-8 lconley wrote:
>
>> There is also IRD, who makes a 12-30 and a12-34 9 speed. and a 13-38 8 
>> speed for that matter.
>>
>> Note that I just built a bike with a brand new Shimano 14-34 7 speed 
>> FREEWHEEL (Shimano actually just issued an updated model within the last 
>> year) with a twist grip indexing a Shimano Altus M310 derailleur. Parts 
>> obsolescence is not as much of a worry as some think. But I do of course 
>> have a brand new in the box 12-36 Shimano 9 speed just in case
>>
>> Laing
>>
>> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 5:03:26 PM UTC-5 Steve Palincsar wrote:
>>
>>> For most road drivetrains (i.e., not 26" wheels, and not tiny microdrive 
>>> chain rings) 12 is a better 1st position than 11 (because it's not as 
>>> unreasonably high) and in the case of the 12-36, it can easily be 
>>> customized into a 13-36 simply by replacing the 1st position sprocket (and 
>>> for most road drive trains with 48T chain rings or larger, a 13T 1st 
>>> position gives you a more usable top gear than a 12, and at the very top 
>>> end a 1 tooth gap is nicer than a 2 tooth gap).  In my opinion.
>>>
>>>
>>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

2021-01-26 Thread David Person
Lots of options for 12-36 9-speed on eBay.  I think the main difference in 
quality and price has to do with weight.  Lower 'quality' cassette is going 
to weigh more.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=12%2036%20Cassette%209&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-156598-662049-2&mkcid=2&keyword=12%2036%20cassette%209&crlp=473230128454_&MT_ID=&geo_id=&rlsatarget=kwd-301632702719&adpos=&device=c&mktype=&loc=9031172&poi=&abcId=9110001&cmpgn=11204157517&sitelnk=&adgroupid=112375772800&network=g&matchtype=p&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmL-ABhDFARIsAKywVaf1sHfO0IWrIYCFiNSAxz56TKp9WSp0ixiZDk38-pRhRPnZMgJBrbMaAh5XEALw_wcB



On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:19:18 PM UTC-8 lconley wrote:

> There is also IRD, who makes a 12-30 and a12-34 9 speed. and a 13-38 8 
> speed for that matter.
>
> Note that I just built a bike with a brand new Shimano 14-34 7 speed 
> FREEWHEEL (Shimano actually just issued an updated model within the last 
> year) with a twist grip indexing a Shimano Altus M310 derailleur. Parts 
> obsolescence is not as much of a worry as some think. But I do of course 
> have a brand new in the box 12-36 Shimano 9 speed just in case
>
> Laing
>
> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 5:03:26 PM UTC-5 Steve Palincsar wrote:
>
>> For most road drivetrains (i.e., not 26" wheels, and not tiny microdrive 
>> chain rings) 12 is a better 1st position than 11 (because it's not as 
>> unreasonably high) and in the case of the 12-36, it can easily be 
>> customized into a 13-36 simply by replacing the 1st position sprocket (and 
>> for most road drive trains with 48T chain rings or larger, a 13T 1st 
>> position gives you a more usable top gear than a 12, and at the very top 
>> end a 1 tooth gap is nicer than a 2 tooth gap).  In my opinion.
>>
>>
>>

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Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

2021-01-26 Thread lconley
There is also IRD, who makes a 12-30 and a12-34 9 speed. and a 13-38 8 
speed for that matter.

Note that I just built a bike with a brand new Shimano 14-34 7 speed 
FREEWHEEL (Shimano actually just issued an updated model within the last 
year) with a twist grip indexing a Shimano Altus M310 derailleur. Parts 
obsolescence is not as much of a worry as some think. But I do of course 
have a brand new in the box 12-36 Shimano 9 speed just in case

Laing

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 5:03:26 PM UTC-5 Steve Palincsar wrote:

> For most road drivetrains (i.e., not 26" wheels, and not tiny microdrive 
> chain rings) 12 is a better 1st position than 11 (because it's not as 
> unreasonably high) and in the case of the 12-36, it can easily be 
> customized into a 13-36 simply by replacing the 1st position sprocket (and 
> for most road drive trains with 48T chain rings or larger, a 13T 1st 
> position gives you a more usable top gear than a 12, and at the very top 
> end a 1 tooth gap is nicer than a 2 tooth gap).  In my opinion.
>
>
>

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Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

2021-01-26 Thread aeroperf
I’ve tried SRAM 11-32, Shimano HG300 11-32, HG400 11-34 & 12-36, all 
9-speed, and HG500 11-34 10-speed on my Sam, all run by Microshift flat bar 
9-speed shifters.  The 10-speed was run in friction mode, and was a bit of 
a stretch (literally) but do-able.  I've had no difficulty finding 9-speed 
equipment.

What is this quality issue of which you speak?  Except for the SRAM, which 
came on the bike from Riv and shifted just fine, they are all HyperGlide.  
So they have the equivalent shifting geometry (ramps and contouring).  What 
you get for more money is essentially a few grams lighter weight.  I only 
tried the different cassettes to check out different gearing ratios with my 
46-36-26 front end and had no problems with any of them.
I will note that the 9-speed cassettes would take a 7, 8, 9, or 10 speed 
chain, but the 10-speed really wanted a 10-speed chain.

>From someone who tours on pavement, dirt, and sand, don’t knock Alivio 
cassettes too badly.  they are reportedly better shifting than Acera and 
Altus, and reasonably bullet-proof.  Your real money should be put into the 
derailleur, though.
You might even be able to go to your LBS and just order a replacement ring 
to customize your gearing.  
https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/ev/EV-CS-HG400-9-3680A.pdf




On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 5:03:26 PM UTC-5 Steve Palincsar wrote:

> For most road drivetrains (i.e., not 26" wheels, and not tiny microdrive 
> chain rings) 12 is a better 1st position than 11 (because it's not as 
> unreasonably high) and in the case of the 12-36, it can easily be 
> customized into a 13-36 simply by replacing the 1st position sprocket (and 
> for most road drive trains with 48T chain rings or larger, a 13T 1st 
> position gives you a more usable top gear than a 12, and at the very top 
> end a 1 tooth gap is nicer than a 2 tooth gap).  In my opinion.
>
>
> On 1/26/21 4:55 PM, lconley wrote:
>
> Shimano makes 11-34, 11-36, 11-40 11 speed mountain cassettes. The 11-34 
> and 11-36 are pretty pricey though. 
>
> Laing
>
> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:44:04 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote:
>
>> Steve, thanks for the links. I guess I meant hard to find in that I went 
>> to my LBS who did not have any in stock and could not find any currently 
>> available through distributors. I figure this low supply is due to the 
>> surge in sales last year but curious if it could be the beginning of the 
>> industry phasing out of 9 and lower speed parts moving forward. I'm fine 
>> ordering some things online (mostly through Riv or other small 
>> manufacturers that sell directly) but I do prefer supporting local shops.
>>
>> I could also swap chain rings but the crankset is new and my current 
>> cassette is older. Seems easier to swap the cassette. And I'm quite happy 
>> with the current steps in my gearing.
>>
>> Laing, I could fit 11 speed on my new wheel I'm building with a new model 
>> MI5 hub. I have used (and still have in my bin) a SRAM NX 11 speed 
>> cassette/derailleur before. I found the gear range lacking as it is 1x 
>> only. I also tried the Microshift Advent 9 speed. That one I did not like 
>> steps between gears as much. I guess after trying some of the newer stuff, 
>> I'm having trouble seeing the appeal. I can get the gear range I'm looking 
>> for with a 2x9. The 1x systems seem to either give up range or are 
>> ridiculously expensive. There's also something about 9 speed looking 
>> "right" to me on a Rivendell.
>>
>> My main concern is getting parts in the future. I helped out at my LBS 
>> over the summer because they were so busy. This will most likely be another 
>> busy year for bike shops. I think I'll order a handful of cassettes to tide 
>> me over for a while. I hope that as manufacturers catch up with resupplying 
>> parts they continue to make "outdated" 9, 8 and 7 speed stuff. There are 
>> certainly a greater number of options for cassettes when going to 10 and 
>> above.
>>
>> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 1:39:29 PM UTC-6 lconley wrote:
>>
>>> Note that new Shimano 11-speed mountain cassettes fit on old 9-speed 
>>> Shimano style hubs - the 11 speed is only 0.05mm wider than the 9-speed. I 
>>> just put a 12-46 (I used a Shimano 12 tooth 1st position cog in place of 
>>> the 11 tooth cog) 11-speed cassette on my old Phil Wood 9-speed touring hub 
>>> for my Gus Boots Willsen. Fits beautifully - chain even clears the 29x2.5 
>>> tire by 4mm. The inner large cogs kind of cantilever over the hub flange 
>>>
>>> Laing
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:12:51 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote:
>>>

 I'm currently looking for 9 speed cassettes for my Atlantis. I'm hoping 
 to be able to do a tour this year after staying local in 2020. With 
 touring 
 in mind, I'd like 12-36 but it seems those are rather hard to find right 
 now. I currently have 11-32, but I'm riding in flat Chicago. The 12-36 
 would give me the same ratios for my normal riding but get rid of the 11t

Re: [RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

2021-01-26 Thread Steve Palincsar
For most road drivetrains (i.e., not 26" wheels, and not tiny microdrive 
chain rings) 12 is a better 1st position than 11 (because it's not as 
unreasonably high) and in the case of the 12-36, it can easily be 
customized into a 13-36 simply by replacing the 1st position sprocket 
(and for most road drive trains with 48T chain rings or larger, a 13T 
1st position gives you a more usable top gear than a 12, and at the very 
top end a 1 tooth gap is nicer than a 2 tooth gap).  In my opinion.



On 1/26/21 4:55 PM, lconley wrote:
Shimano makes 11-34, 11-36, 11-40 11 speed mountain cassettes. The 
11-34 and 11-36 are pretty pricey though.


Laing

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:44:04 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote:

Steve, thanks for the links. I guess I meant hard to find in that
I went to my LBS who did not have any in stock and could not find
any currently available through distributors. I figure this low
supply is due to the surge in sales last year but curious if it
could be the beginning of the industry phasing out of 9 and lower
speed parts moving forward. I'm fine ordering some things online
(mostly through Riv or other small manufacturers that sell
directly) but I do prefer supporting local shops.

I could also swap chain rings but the crankset is new and my
current cassette is older. Seems easier to swap the cassette. And
I'm quite happy with the current steps in my gearing.

Laing, I could fit 11 speed on my new wheel I'm building with a
new model MI5 hub. I have used (and still have in my bin) a SRAM
NX 11 speed cassette/derailleur before. I found the gear range
lacking as it is 1x only. I also tried the Microshift Advent 9
speed. That one I did not like steps between gears as much. I
guess after trying some of the newer stuff, I'm having trouble
seeing the appeal. I can get the gear range I'm looking for with a
2x9. The 1x systems seem to either give up range or are
ridiculously expensive. There's also something about 9 speed
looking "right" to me on a Rivendell.

My main concern is getting parts in the future. I helped out at my
LBS over the summer because they were so busy. This will most
likely be another busy year for bike shops. I think I'll order a
handful of cassettes to tide me over for a while. I hope that as
manufacturers catch up with resupplying parts they continue to
make "outdated" 9, 8 and 7 speed stuff. There are certainly a
greater number of options for cassettes when going to 10 and above.

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 1:39:29 PM UTC-6 lconley wrote:

Note that new Shimano 11-speed mountain cassettes fit on old
9-speed Shimano style hubs - the 11 speed is only 0.05mm wider
than the 9-speed. I just put a 12-46 (I used a Shimano 12
tooth 1st position cog in place of the 11 tooth cog) 11-speed
cassette on my old Phil Wood 9-speed touring hub for my Gus
Boots Willsen. Fits beautifully - chain even clears the 29x2.5
tire by 4mm. The inner large cogs kind of cantilever over the
hub flange

Laing

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:12:51 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin
wrote:


I'm currently looking for 9 speed cassettes for my
Atlantis. I'm hoping to be able to do a tour this year
after staying local in 2020. With touring in mind, I'd
like 12-36 but it seems those are rather hard to find
right now. I currently have 11-32, but I'm riding in flat
Chicago. The 12-36 would give me the same ratios for my
normal riding but get rid of the 11t, which I don't use,
and would give me a 36t, which I foresee using on my trip.
With the VO 46/30 crank I'm using, this gives me a range
of 21 to 100 gear inches, which seems perfect to me. After
seeing the high demand for bike parts in 2020, what do Riv
riders predict for future availability of 9 speed parts? I
found someone with a stash of 12-36 9 speed cassettes for
sale on ebay, do I stock up now?

Also, how much does cassette price/quality make a
difference? I've mostly used cheaper cassettes but
wondering if would make sense to go up to 10 speed to take
advantage of fancier cassettes. The cassette on ebay I
mentioned is Alivio so on the lower end of the spectrum.
I'm using a Suntour thumb shifter in friction so I think I
could make 10 speed work. However there's something about
the ease of setup and maintenance of 9 speed shifting that
makes me want to stay in that world.

Tim B in Chicago

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[RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

2021-01-26 Thread Joe Bernard
There's always Microshift. They make some way-wide-range Shimano compatible 
9-speeders for the Advent group and seem determined to keep feeding the 
markets the Big S is neglecting. 


On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 1:55:03 PM UTC-8 lconley wrote:

> Shimano makes 11-34, 11-36, 11-40 11 speed mountain cassettes. The 11-34 
> and 11-36 are pretty pricey though.
>
> Laing
>
> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:44:04 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote:
>
>> Steve, thanks for the links. I guess I meant hard to find in that I went 
>> to my LBS who did not have any in stock and could not find any currently 
>> available through distributors. I figure this low supply is due to the 
>> surge in sales last year but curious if it could be the beginning of the 
>> industry phasing out of 9 and lower speed parts moving forward. I'm fine 
>> ordering some things online (mostly through Riv or other small 
>> manufacturers that sell directly) but I do prefer supporting local shops.
>>
>> I could also swap chain rings but the crankset is new and my current 
>> cassette is older. Seems easier to swap the cassette. And I'm quite happy 
>> with the current steps in my gearing.
>>
>> Laing, I could fit 11 speed on my new wheel I'm building with a new model 
>> MI5 hub. I have used (and still have in my bin) a SRAM NX 11 speed 
>> cassette/derailleur before. I found the gear range lacking as it is 1x 
>> only. I also tried the Microshift Advent 9 speed. That one I did not like 
>> steps between gears as much. I guess after trying some of the newer stuff, 
>> I'm having trouble seeing the appeal. I can get the gear range I'm looking 
>> for with a 2x9. The 1x systems seem to either give up range or are 
>> ridiculously expensive. There's also something about 9 speed looking 
>> "right" to me on a Rivendell.
>>
>> My main concern is getting parts in the future. I helped out at my LBS 
>> over the summer because they were so busy. This will most likely be another 
>> busy year for bike shops. I think I'll order a handful of cassettes to tide 
>> me over for a while. I hope that as manufacturers catch up with resupplying 
>> parts they continue to make "outdated" 9, 8 and 7 speed stuff. There are 
>> certainly a greater number of options for cassettes when going to 10 and 
>> above.
>>
>> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 1:39:29 PM UTC-6 lconley wrote:
>>
>>> Note that new Shimano 11-speed mountain cassettes fit on old 9-speed 
>>> Shimano style hubs - the 11 speed is only 0.05mm wider than the 9-speed. I 
>>> just put a 12-46 (I used a Shimano 12 tooth 1st position cog in place of 
>>> the 11 tooth cog) 11-speed cassette on my old Phil Wood 9-speed touring hub 
>>> for my Gus Boots Willsen. Fits beautifully - chain even clears the 29x2.5 
>>> tire by 4mm. The inner large cogs kind of cantilever over the hub flange
>>>
>>> Laing
>>>
>>> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:12:51 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote:
>>>

 I'm currently looking for 9 speed cassettes for my Atlantis. I'm hoping 
 to be able to do a tour this year after staying local in 2020. With 
 touring 
 in mind, I'd like 12-36 but it seems those are rather hard to find right 
 now. I currently have 11-32, but I'm riding in flat Chicago. The 12-36 
 would give me the same ratios for my normal riding but get rid of the 11t, 
 which I don't use, and would give me a 36t, which I foresee using on my 
 trip. With the VO 46/30 crank I'm using, this gives me a range of 21 to 
 100 
 gear inches, which seems perfect to me. After seeing the high demand for 
 bike parts in 2020, what do Riv riders predict for future availability of 
 9 
 speed parts? I found someone with a stash of 12-36 9 speed cassettes for 
 sale on ebay, do I stock up now?

 Also, how much does cassette price/quality make a difference? I've 
 mostly used cheaper cassettes but wondering if would make sense to go up 
 to 
 10 speed to take advantage of fancier cassettes. The cassette on ebay I 
 mentioned is Alivio so on the lower end of the spectrum. I'm using a 
 Suntour thumb shifter in friction so I think I could make 10 speed work. 
 However there's something about the ease of setup and maintenance of 9 
 speed shifting that makes me want to stay in that world.

 Tim B in Chicago

>>>

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[RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

2021-01-26 Thread lconley
Shimano makes 11-34, 11-36, 11-40 11 speed mountain cassettes. The 11-34 
and 11-36 are pretty pricey though.

Laing

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 4:44:04 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote:

> Steve, thanks for the links. I guess I meant hard to find in that I went 
> to my LBS who did not have any in stock and could not find any currently 
> available through distributors. I figure this low supply is due to the 
> surge in sales last year but curious if it could be the beginning of the 
> industry phasing out of 9 and lower speed parts moving forward. I'm fine 
> ordering some things online (mostly through Riv or other small 
> manufacturers that sell directly) but I do prefer supporting local shops.
>
> I could also swap chain rings but the crankset is new and my current 
> cassette is older. Seems easier to swap the cassette. And I'm quite happy 
> with the current steps in my gearing.
>
> Laing, I could fit 11 speed on my new wheel I'm building with a new model 
> MI5 hub. I have used (and still have in my bin) a SRAM NX 11 speed 
> cassette/derailleur before. I found the gear range lacking as it is 1x 
> only. I also tried the Microshift Advent 9 speed. That one I did not like 
> steps between gears as much. I guess after trying some of the newer stuff, 
> I'm having trouble seeing the appeal. I can get the gear range I'm looking 
> for with a 2x9. The 1x systems seem to either give up range or are 
> ridiculously expensive. There's also something about 9 speed looking 
> "right" to me on a Rivendell.
>
> My main concern is getting parts in the future. I helped out at my LBS 
> over the summer because they were so busy. This will most likely be another 
> busy year for bike shops. I think I'll order a handful of cassettes to tide 
> me over for a while. I hope that as manufacturers catch up with resupplying 
> parts they continue to make "outdated" 9, 8 and 7 speed stuff. There are 
> certainly a greater number of options for cassettes when going to 10 and 
> above.
>
> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 1:39:29 PM UTC-6 lconley wrote:
>
>> Note that new Shimano 11-speed mountain cassettes fit on old 9-speed 
>> Shimano style hubs - the 11 speed is only 0.05mm wider than the 9-speed. I 
>> just put a 12-46 (I used a Shimano 12 tooth 1st position cog in place of 
>> the 11 tooth cog) 11-speed cassette on my old Phil Wood 9-speed touring hub 
>> for my Gus Boots Willsen. Fits beautifully - chain even clears the 29x2.5 
>> tire by 4mm. The inner large cogs kind of cantilever over the hub flange
>>
>> Laing
>>
>> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:12:51 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> I'm currently looking for 9 speed cassettes for my Atlantis. I'm hoping 
>>> to be able to do a tour this year after staying local in 2020. With touring 
>>> in mind, I'd like 12-36 but it seems those are rather hard to find right 
>>> now. I currently have 11-32, but I'm riding in flat Chicago. The 12-36 
>>> would give me the same ratios for my normal riding but get rid of the 11t, 
>>> which I don't use, and would give me a 36t, which I foresee using on my 
>>> trip. With the VO 46/30 crank I'm using, this gives me a range of 21 to 100 
>>> gear inches, which seems perfect to me. After seeing the high demand for 
>>> bike parts in 2020, what do Riv riders predict for future availability of 9 
>>> speed parts? I found someone with a stash of 12-36 9 speed cassettes for 
>>> sale on ebay, do I stock up now?
>>>
>>> Also, how much does cassette price/quality make a difference? I've 
>>> mostly used cheaper cassettes but wondering if would make sense to go up to 
>>> 10 speed to take advantage of fancier cassettes. The cassette on ebay I 
>>> mentioned is Alivio so on the lower end of the spectrum. I'm using a 
>>> Suntour thumb shifter in friction so I think I could make 10 speed work. 
>>> However there's something about the ease of setup and maintenance of 9 
>>> speed shifting that makes me want to stay in that world.
>>>
>>> Tim B in Chicago
>>>
>>

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[RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

2021-01-26 Thread Tim Baldwin
Steve, thanks for the links. I guess I meant hard to find in that I went to 
my LBS who did not have any in stock and could not find any currently 
available through distributors. I figure this low supply is due to the 
surge in sales last year but curious if it could be the beginning of the 
industry phasing out of 9 and lower speed parts moving forward. I'm fine 
ordering some things online (mostly through Riv or other small 
manufacturers that sell directly) but I do prefer supporting local shops.

I could also swap chain rings but the crankset is new and my current 
cassette is older. Seems easier to swap the cassette. And I'm quite happy 
with the current steps in my gearing.

Laing, I could fit 11 speed on my new wheel I'm building with a new model 
MI5 hub. I have used (and still have in my bin) a SRAM NX 11 speed 
cassette/derailleur before. I found the gear range lacking as it is 1x 
only. I also tried the Microshift Advent 9 speed. That one I did not like 
steps between gears as much. I guess after trying some of the newer stuff, 
I'm having trouble seeing the appeal. I can get the gear range I'm looking 
for with a 2x9. The 1x systems seem to either give up range or are 
ridiculously expensive. There's also something about 9 speed looking 
"right" to me on a Rivendell.

My main concern is getting parts in the future. I helped out at my LBS over 
the summer because they were so busy. This will most likely be another busy 
year for bike shops. I think I'll order a handful of cassettes to tide me 
over for a while. I hope that as manufacturers catch up with resupplying 
parts they continue to make "outdated" 9, 8 and 7 speed stuff. There are 
certainly a greater number of options for cassettes when going to 10 and 
above.

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 1:39:29 PM UTC-6 lconley wrote:

> Note that new Shimano 11-speed mountain cassettes fit on old 9-speed 
> Shimano style hubs - the 11 speed is only 0.05mm wider than the 9-speed. I 
> just put a 12-46 (I used a Shimano 12 tooth 1st position cog in place of 
> the 11 tooth cog) 11-speed cassette on my old Phil Wood 9-speed touring hub 
> for my Gus Boots Willsen. Fits beautifully - chain even clears the 29x2.5 
> tire by 4mm. The inner large cogs kind of cantilever over the hub flange
>
> Laing
>
> On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:12:51 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote:
>
>>
>> I'm currently looking for 9 speed cassettes for my Atlantis. I'm hoping 
>> to be able to do a tour this year after staying local in 2020. With touring 
>> in mind, I'd like 12-36 but it seems those are rather hard to find right 
>> now. I currently have 11-32, but I'm riding in flat Chicago. The 12-36 
>> would give me the same ratios for my normal riding but get rid of the 11t, 
>> which I don't use, and would give me a 36t, which I foresee using on my 
>> trip. With the VO 46/30 crank I'm using, this gives me a range of 21 to 100 
>> gear inches, which seems perfect to me. After seeing the high demand for 
>> bike parts in 2020, what do Riv riders predict for future availability of 9 
>> speed parts? I found someone with a stash of 12-36 9 speed cassettes for 
>> sale on ebay, do I stock up now?
>>
>> Also, how much does cassette price/quality make a difference? I've mostly 
>> used cheaper cassettes but wondering if would make sense to go up to 10 
>> speed to take advantage of fancier cassettes. The cassette on ebay I 
>> mentioned is Alivio so on the lower end of the spectrum. I'm using a 
>> Suntour thumb shifter in friction so I think I could make 10 speed work. 
>> However there's something about the ease of setup and maintenance of 9 
>> speed shifting that makes me want to stay in that world.
>>
>> Tim B in Chicago
>>
>

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[RBW] Re: 9 Speed Cassette Availability

2021-01-26 Thread lconley
Note that new Shimano 11-speed mountain cassettes fit on old 9-speed 
Shimano style hubs - the 11 speed is only 0.05mm wider than the 9-speed. I 
just put a 12-46 (I used a Shimano 12 tooth 1st position cog in place of 
the 11 tooth cog) 11-speed cassette on my old Phil Wood 9-speed touring hub 
for my Gus Boots Willsen. Fits beautifully - chain even clears the 29x2.5 
tire by 4mm. The inner large cogs kind of cantilever over the hub flange

Laing

On Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at 2:12:51 PM UTC-5 Tim Baldwin wrote:

>
> I'm currently looking for 9 speed cassettes for my Atlantis. I'm hoping to 
> be able to do a tour this year after staying local in 2020. With touring in 
> mind, I'd like 12-36 but it seems those are rather hard to find right now. 
> I currently have 11-32, but I'm riding in flat Chicago. The 12-36 would 
> give me the same ratios for my normal riding but get rid of the 11t, which 
> I don't use, and would give me a 36t, which I foresee using on my trip. 
> With the VO 46/30 crank I'm using, this gives me a range of 21 to 100 gear 
> inches, which seems perfect to me. After seeing the high demand for bike 
> parts in 2020, what do Riv riders predict for future availability of 9 
> speed parts? I found someone with a stash of 12-36 9 speed cassettes for 
> sale on ebay, do I stock up now?
>
> Also, how much does cassette price/quality make a difference? I've mostly 
> used cheaper cassettes but wondering if would make sense to go up to 10 
> speed to take advantage of fancier cassettes. The cassette on ebay I 
> mentioned is Alivio so on the lower end of the spectrum. I'm using a 
> Suntour thumb shifter in friction so I think I could make 10 speed work. 
> However there's something about the ease of setup and maintenance of 9 
> speed shifting that makes me want to stay in that world.
>
> Tim B in Chicago
>

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