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Shimano Ultegra CS-R8000 Cassette for Sale, Reviews, Deals and Guides

9.7
out of 10
19 Positive, 0 Mixed & 0 Negative
from 19 Reviews
Retail Price:
$69.99
Used Value:
$41.99
Sale Value:
$62.99
Features & Specs 19 Reviews 2 Videos

Shimano's Ultegra group is ideal for the discerning rider who wants to maximize the performance-to-dollars ratio. With Shimano engineering and manufacturing expertise, the Ultegra CS-R8000 Cassette has been designed to provide a wide range of teeth choices and allow riders to choose the ideal setup for road, gravel and CX riding. With the top five cogs grouped together and riveted to anodized spiders to ensure stiffness and smooth shifting, as well as the remaining cogs with individual spacers and an anodized lockring, the Ultegra Cassette has a range that goes up to 32T, providing a wide range of gearing options.

Shimano has always been a leader in innovating and perfecting drivetrains and the Ultegra cassette is no exception. Its wide range of features and intricacies, such as the wider spline which corresponds to the freehub, are designed to ensure that the cassette can only be installed correctly, with the shifting ramps perfectly clocked for faster and more precise shifting. This unique feature, known in Japanese as Poka-Yoke, helps to ward off any user errors and provides a level of confidence and reliability to the system, making the Ultegra CS-R8000 Cassette the perfect choice for the discerning cyclist.

Top Video Reviews

Shimano Ultegra CS-R8000 Cassette - Close Look - NEW Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-30t Cassette - Plus Weight
Close Look - NEW Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-30t Cassette - Plus Weight
3 years ago

Checking out the Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-30t Cassette. This is a new wider range cassette from Shimano to work with the R8000 SS or GS Derailleurs. Think, a wider range 11-28t of old.

Shimano Ultegra CS-R8000 Cassette - The NEW Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-32t Cassette - Close Look - Plus Weight
The NEW Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-32t Cassette - Close Look - Plus Weight
3 years ago

Checking out together the new Shimano Ultegra R8000 11-32t wide range cassette. This gives even more rance to your Shimano Ultegra R8000 GS rear derailleur. Enough range to climb a mountain and take the sprint? Well, we will check it out together to see some interesting info and specs about the Shimano cassette.

Specifications

Brand:
Shimano
Carrier Material:
aluminum
Claimed Weight:
[11x25] 232g, [11x28] 251g, [11x30] 269g, [12x25] 243g, [14x28] 300g
Cog Material:
nickle-plated steel
Cog Sizes:
11 x 25t, 11 x 28t, 11 x 30t, 11 x 32t, 12 x 25t, 14 x 28t
Manufacturer Warranty:
2 years
Recommended Use:
cycling

Full Reviews

10
The ultegra cassette is the sweet spot in the price/weight/durability spectrum of shimano (and other brands) cassettes. My go-to for training and racing. I ride about 8k miles/year
Eric C., backcountry.com
December 9, 2020
10
High quality, light, easy to install, good price, smooth shifting and comes in a wide range of tooth options. I use the integra cassettes on both my ultegra and 105 rigged bikes; bought this one for a gravel rig I am building. No complaints ever.
JT M., backcountry.com
October 26, 2020
10
All cassettes wear out, and Ultegra cogs are a great replacement for the high priced Dura Ace OE gear at a slight weight penalty. Big thing is Competitive Cyclist shipped the right part very fast... Smooth running for this weekends rides!
Bruce W., backcountry.com
October 2, 2020
10
My whole drivetrain is Ultegra. This cassette went on easily and it's great having a larger gear for climbing Utah's canyons. I ratios are still great for downhill and flats. Get one
Adam W., backcountry.com
August 17, 2020
10
Ultegra is long wearing and use it with an Ultegra chain. Runs smoothly. I've never had one break on me. If anything, they wear out over time as any metal parts wear out.
Dose Dependent - Alvin, backcountry.com
July 12, 2020
10
I use these cassettes on both my Ultegra and Dura Ace equipped bikes. Yes, the Dura Ace cassette is lighter but after breaking two DA cassettes I've decided that there is nothing fast about "broken". I'm not a huge power rider either, I just think the DA cassettes are under-built to achieve their lightness. Sure pros use them but they are getting new cassettes put on constantly. So, save yourself some money and get this Ultegra-level cassette which will shift great and not leave you stranded.
yourDisplayName, backcountry.com
December 2, 2019
10
Great reliable cassette at a great price. Easy to install.
uraudi, backcountry.com
August 30, 2019
8
Half the price offered by my LBS. Hopefully lasts longer than first. So hope to see same value when in need of new change in 5-6 months.
Larry Leisten, backcountry.com
August 28, 2019
8
The basics: the cassette shifts nicely, like I expect from Shimano. The obvious trade-off from a 27 or 28 is the spread between various gears. The huge upside for my old arse is the lower end, climbing a 10% or whatever grade. Going from a 28 will likely only require adjusting the derailleur stop screw.
Petethepup, backcountry.com
August 26, 2019
10
I love how Competitive Cyclist always has quality components and clothing at competitive prices. Though I should have pulled the trigger a week prior because it was even less, I still felt that I received the best deal at the time from all of their competitors. This cassette will be a match for my new Enve 3.4 disc wheels, to match my current stock wheel/cassette combo.
Gary Y., backcountry.com
July 7, 2019
8
Bought two, to have one on the indoor trainer rear wheel and, one for road rides rear wheel setup. Hard to beat for the price and the mid level weight, compared to dura-ace or Sram XD at three times the cost for only 50-70 grams less, save those for race day! Can usually get 2-3 chains worth of life out of one rear cassette and set of front chain rings, then again, I clean my drive line after every ride and lube it, makes a huge difference in life of chain, gears, and how bike shifts.
Michael N., backcountry.com
June 12, 2019
10
I have these combined with Shimano Ultegra SM-RT800 Disc Rotor on my Reynolds 58/62 Carbon Disc Wheelset and appreciate the performance when all combined.
Katy Seeberger, backcountry.com
April 22, 2019
10
Super durable, fairly lightweight, and a bunch of ratios. This cassette always gets the nod when I'm in need.
Eric White, backcountry.com
November 6, 2018
10
Smooth cassette at a nice weight. It's nice it comes in a 11-30. Nice bang for the buck too!
Carly George, backcountry.com
November 2, 2018
10
Smooth precise shifting. Purchased 11-25 to replace 11-21 for middle-gear range benefits. Ultegra - highest quality cassette with probably a little more durability than Dura Ace. (Obviously, a little heavier)
Kirk B., backcountry.com
October 28, 2018
10
This cassette is very light and works great with my r8000 derailleur. I'm running a 11-28 cassette with a 50/34 crank.
Joseph, backcountry.com
August 20, 2018
10
Perfect cassette for the money. Running 11-28 with SRAM Etap and DuraAce Chain. Crisp, precise shifting and seems to run a tad quieter than its 6800 counterpart.
Seb G, backcountry.com
April 25, 2018
10
I upgraded my 105 5800 to the new Ultegra R8000, and purchased the 11-28 cassette to match my new short cage derailleur. Coming from an 11-32 105 cassette, this upgrade to Ultegra earned me a 60 gram savings! Ultegra 11-28 cassette weighed 246 grams on my PT scale.
Jonathan T., backcountry.com
March 17, 2018
10
I gave this cassette as a gift to a family member who was really looking for a little bit more to help climb the canyons around us. Installing is the same as all Shimano cassettes, and the shifting is smooth and crisp! She is extremely happy knowing that she can run the R8000 cassette with her existing 6800, and is now able to go climb the roads just in time for fall. If you have any questions on the new R8000 gear, please reach out to me.
Scott Golsan, backcountry.com
September 9, 2017

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