Shimano Ultegra CS-6500 Cassettes


  • Average Rating: 4.5/5
  • MSRP: $ 39.99
  • # of Reviews: 14

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Product Description

  • 9-Speed HG Design With Same Cluster Width as 8-Speed
  • Light Alloy Sprocket Carrier (4 Lower Gears)


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    User Reviews

    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by Frank Smolen a Recreational Rider from

    Date Reviewed: May 20, 2010

    Strengths:    Great fast shifting

    Weaknesses:    None

    Bottom Line:   
    Upgraded my 1997 Cannondale Road bike, with Velpcity Deep V Rims with Michlein City 700 X 32 tire, Shiamano XT Deore 9 speed combi brake/shifters, SKF heavy duty bottom bracket FSA crankset

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    Favorite Ride:   VRS Road rides

    Price Paid:    $60.00

    Purchased At:   Ebay

    Similar Products Used:   Stock Cannondale parts

    Bike Setup:   Upgraded my 1997 Cannondale Road bike, with Velpcity Deep V Rims with Michlein City 700 X 32 tire, Shiamano XT Deore 9 speed combi brake/shifters, SKF heavy duty bottom bracket FSA crankset


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by kmart920 a Road Racer from

    Date Reviewed: April 9, 2009

    Strengths:    Weight
    Smooth
    Fast


    Weaknesses:    None

    Bottom Line:   
    I was using a SRAM PG950 11-26 cassette on Shimano 105 rear derailleur for about 4 months and both things never clicked right. It was OK. Then I switch to the Ultegra 11-25 (I used the 11 cog from my SRAM cassette) and the difference was 100%. Right away the shifting was flawless and fast. The cassette is very light compare to my old SRAM cassette. I would recommend it to someone who is looking for something fast, smooth, and light. This is a good cassette for the serious racer or commuter.

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    Price Paid:    $40.00

    Purchased At:   LBS

    Similar Products Used:   None

    Bike Setup:   Trek 2.1. Shimano Tiagra Shifters and front derailleur. Shimano 105 Rear Derailleur. Bontrager Race carbon fork. Bontrager Aero Lite Wheels


    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:4
    Submitted by ARAY a Triathlete from

    Date Reviewed: July 13, 2007

    Strengths:    Fairly light weight
    Solid reputation
    Smooth shifting


    Bottom Line:   
    This is a nice cassette, although I think the chrome plating cheapens the look compared to the "machined" look of the Dura ace. Regardless, it shifts smoothly and is farily light. I have used the 12-25 in the past and changed to the 12-27 a while ago as the larger gear really helps on long(14mile) climbs.
    The SRAM is equally well as I use their chains (gold link) exclusively. They shift and run smoother with Shimano casettes than the Shimano chains, in my opinion

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    Favorite Ride:   Ride the Rockies

    Price Paid:    $47.00

    Purchased At:   Performance Bike



    Overall Rating:4
    Value Rating:5
    Submitted by vio765 a Road Racer from

    Date Reviewed: November 3, 2006

    Strengths:    strong and durable. shiny when clean!

    Weaknesses:    none yet

    Bottom Line:   
    nice cassette. had one before and i liked it, so i got another one.

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    Favorite Ride:   up in amish land

    Price Paid:    $80.00

    Purchased At:   excel.com

    Similar Products Used:   only this cassette

    Bike Setup:   Giant TCR, Zipp 404s, FSA carbon cockpit, Ultegra derailleurs, DA shifters, speedplay pedals.


    Overall Rating:5
    Value Rating:4
    Submitted by ElSupreme a Road Racer from

    Date Reviewed: February 10, 2006

    Strengths:    Good solid light weight cassette.
    Like 3 pounds lighter than a 105 cassette, and it seems to shift faster.


    Weaknesses:    Cost, I wouldn't pay for one when you can get a SRAM for good bit less.

    Bottom Line:   
    Not bad cassette, light shifts well. Came with the bike.

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    Favorite Ride:   In the SUN.

    Purchased At:   OEM

    Similar Products Used:   Sram PG 970
    Shimano 105


    Bike Setup:   Ulterga derialers w/ SRAM PG 970 11-23 Cassette. 53/39 Crank.



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