Thinking about swapping out my dura ace cassette for something lighter. I thought about going red till I found an article about omni racer titanium cassettes. Anyone try them, any issues? They seem well constructed and light but what about durability?
Thanks
Jeff.
From the very little I know Titanium Cassettes do wear a bit quicker than their steel compatriots and may possibly not shift as well as their Shimano, SRAM or Campagnolo equivalents BUT these companies have millions to spend on development!
However if for example you are attempting a very long steep ride I see no problem with using lighter materials for that purpose, if it makes the going easier, these are easy to swap components so you do not need to ride them everyday the Pro Teams will often mix and match components across group sets where compatibility permits, so why shouldn’t you?
I am heading for Mont Ventoux and the Alps Maritime next year 2023 and as a 65 year old who is not 68Kgs I am also considering buying one for the trip.
The appalling response you have received from one individual on here is at best shameful at worst insulting, and is a very real problem with these forums, in that they are all to often inhabited by creeps that often have little or no Cycling experience but feel they have the definitive opinion on everything.
And anyone that dares challenge the creeps opinion is immediately buried under a wall of abuse! If these creeps spent as much time out on their bikes as they do attempting to convince themselves and others THEIRS is the only view with any validity the forums and the world would be a better place!