The difference between an 11-speed cassette and a 12-speed cassette

When buying a new bike, or repairing your current one, a lot of bikers can be unsure if they need a 11-speed cassette or a 12-speed cassette. They wonder if a gear more or less really makes that much of a difference. In this blog we will give an answer to this question and tell you everything about the cassettes we have at SunRace, so you can make a well thought through decision!

The basics: what are the most important differences?

Like the name suggests, a 11-speed cassette has 11 gears, and a 12-speed cassette has 12 gears. This means that the 11-speed works with 11 gear wheels and the 12-speed with 12. Both cassette types are made from high-standard material that is durable here at SunRace. That way you are ensured to have a long time of great bike rides!

Types of bike tours

The 11-speed cassette and the 12-speed cassette only differentiate in 1 gear, but the difference is clearly noticeable.  The 11-speed is perfect for daily rides to work or just for fun, and the 12-speed helps you on the more challenging tours. Because of the larger gear range, an extra gear can be very useful on challenging terrains. For example, when you must go up a steep hill or in heavy weather conditions you clearly notice that a 12-speed cassette gives you more opportunity to alter your bike experience to the situation. Because of this, you will better your performance and have more control over your ride!

The choice is huge

There are a lot of brands that bring cassettes to the market. How do you know that you’re choosing the right one? What works best for you depends all on your personal preference. The cassettes from SunRace are made from high-standard material, have quick delivery and are durable. Our cassettes are compatible with frames and parts of many other brands, which makes the cassette multifunctional. Because we utilize our production chain in a great way, our products are available at a nice price point while not taking away from the quality of the product. That way we make biking available for everyone!

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To find more about the technical aspects of our other bikes, you can read or blogs on the blog section on our website or contact us. We will answer any questions you have on the e-mail info@sunrace.com. Get SunRace!