Shimano presents its cassette 11- 46 for single-pan

Shimano presents its cassette 11- 46 for single-pan

If we look at the broadcasts riding companions of our group or observe the rest of cyclists, we can see that more and more biker who bet ride a single-pan on your mountain bike. In this aspect Shimano was running a little behind with its components, and thus added to its catalog a new cassette 11-46.

Shimano, adventures and misadventures single-pan

So far the attempt to conquer the single-Hiroshima transmission has been very discreet.

A few months ago he released the Shimano X.T.R the group of 1 × 11, which included a 40-11 cassette received more criticism than praise. With this type of transmission is intended to be the cassette which accounts for the highest range of possible developments, and with this cassette, Shimano fell short in both plain and downs and ups, we can say that made waters.

To try to fix this unfortunate premiere took for Shimano X.T, a cassette 42 - 11. That, it is true that winning development which missed the previous, now was the weight your property less favored him. its main competitor 10, - in addition, it was still far from S RAM cassette with 42.

The Shimano CS - M8000 comes to lend a hand on the climbs

The new cassette Shimano is called CS-M8000 and is compatible with the X.T and X.T.R groups. With the development of 11-46 teeth it becomes clear its intention to give more air rises, although its weight of 450 grams is still penalizing them a little -the Sram XX1 weighs only 268 gr-. It is fair to note that although the CS-M8000 has a greater weight will be considerably cheaper than the S RAM.

Surely more than one grateful to have such a large rises depending dish, but do not forget that for the most demanding, is in the most favorable land where the single-pan still lacks a little more traction.

It is expected that the CS-M8000 hit stores in spring - summer 2016.

New cut teeth and other news

Among the new features the brand includes using D.C.E (Dynamic Engagement Chain) technology, this is a new height in the tooth profile of their dishes. With these new profiles wider teeth configurations that improve retention mono platos chain are achieved. In addition, the chain will roll more smoothly and reduce noise pedaling.

Long ago that was missing a link quick hitch Shimano chains. Well, we're lucky because it seems that the brand has heard us and SM-CN90011 new link will be quick-link and compatible with all 11-speed chains. This will save work when removing and chain link, but will not prevent that we have to carry the chain tool for our outings.

To end this round of news, Shimano has announced the manufacture of new dishes for combinations transmissions double plate. For example 34 × 24 looks perfect if you want to suffer less and enjoy a more comfortable pedaling.