Shimano Ultegra CS-6500 Cassettes

4.5/5 (14 Reviews)
MSRP : $80.00


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Product Description

Shimano Ultegra 9 Speed Cassette 9-speed HG design with same cluster width as 8-speed. Light alloy sprocket carrier (4 lower gears). 40-grams lighter than compatible 8-speed type. Lock ring is different for 12T and 11T top sprockets. Weght: 203g


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

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

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

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

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

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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