best rear cassette and chain for 10 spd roadie

[bladesman73]

would like to know what people prefer in terms of this. i have ultegra rear cassette and chain and am looking to replace soon. any suggestions interms of alternatives..am looking at performance and longevity as key

 

[Hacienda71]

Vfm 105 cassette imho, ultegra chains aren't too bad, but I was tempted recently by the Btwin lightweight chain that looks like a kmc x10sl clone for £13, local Decathlon was out of stock though

 

[vickster]

So far, I've not managed to wear out SRAM cassettes and chains in several thousand miles of riding

I don't think chain and cassette have a huge effect on performance, longevity influenced by riding conditions and style to some extent

 

[gbb]

Performance will only be affected by selecting the right...or wrong ratios. Weight, make etc will have virtually no bearing on your performance.

 

[potsy]

Shimano Tiagra cassettes and KMC chains, value and longevity.

 

[bladesman73]

thanks guys. feedback most welcome as always

 

[Racing roadkill]

I use a mixture of Shimano / SRAM bits, on my 10 speed bikes. I prefer SRAM cassettes, they are usually 2 piece units, a main body, all bolted together, with a loose smallest sprocket, and a lockring. It's a bit less of a 'faffy' affair to work with. I prefer Shimano chains, as they tend to be supplied with an actual chain pin, and not a quick link, to join it up.

 

[Smokin Joe]

I prefer Shimano chains, as they tend to be supplied with an actual chain pin, and not a quick link, to join it up.

Having had one, I can't think of a bigger pain in the backside than those things. Still, each to his own.

Wipperman is my chain of choice, easiest quick link to do up and undo.

 

[Racing roadkill]

Having had one, I can't think of a bigger pain in the backside than those things. Still, each to his own.

Wipperman is my chain of choice, easiest quick link to do up and undo.

On my hybrids, I use Clarkes chains, they have a quick link to join it together, and the link is a different shape to the rest of the chain. This is a great idea, because I've only ever snapped chains, riding on the rougher stuff I encounter on rides on my hybrids. The different shaped quick link, makes it easier to locate in poor light conditions, or when the chain is mucky. It's a simple, but clever solution.

 

[Ajax Bay]

@Racing roadkill When you've snapped your chain, why did you want to locate the quick link on your Clarks chain?

 

[Racing roadkill]

@Racing roadkill When you've snapped your chain, why did you want to locate the quick link on your Clarks chain?

So as that I know the position of the Q.L. and can try and make sure not to put the replacement Q.L. ( if the chain has given out ) too close to the existing one ( if possible ). If the break is too close to the existing Q.L. I can get rid of the broken link, remove the Q.L. and refit the Q.L. in place of the broken link. When I get home, I can move links / pins around as and when, and it makes it easier to do.