Spedao 11-50T 12 speed HG hub compatible cassette


Spedao 11-50T cassette

Bottom 11 sprockets are machined from a single block of steel with the 50T sprocket made from aluminium to keep the weight down.

Shifting performance is good.  I'd rate it on par with XT and XTR cassettes and slightly better than the Garbaruk cassette.

Actual weight is 371g.


Back side image of the Spedao 11-50T cassette

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