The lightest 9-speed cassette available Hyperglide sprockets have a computer designed ... more
tooth configuration with contoured shift gates, resulting in a crisp smooth shift even under load Close ratio gearing allows a more efficient use of energy through finer cadence control Four largest sprockets are mounted on a lightweight alloy carrier to reduce weight and increase rigidity Largest sprockets are made from titanium to reduce weight without sacrificing strength Sprockets areextensively cut away and drilled to further reduce weight without reducing rigidity Nickel-plated finish offers hard wearing resistance to corrosion Alloy cassette lockring For Super Narrow 9-speed HG chains Weight: 160 grams for 12 - 23T
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Chainrings suitable for use with Shimano Dura-Ace FC7700 Double Chainsets Please note: Type A and B are not cross compatible, you must run A with A and B with B.
features three precision-made light alloy sprocket carriers that reduce weight while increasing sprocket stiffness. Dura-Ace cogs combine titanium and chrome-moly to keep the weight down, maintain strength, and maximise torsional response. These lightweight 9-speed sprockets provide a wide gear choice while maintaining the same weight as the previous 8-speed cassette. Dura-Ace lock-ring included Weight: 181g (12x27)Lockring: Alloy (included)
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Shimano Dura Ace 7700 Octalink Bottom Bracket: Oversize BB Axle with Splined Ends Large ... more
22mm diameter hollow pipe billet axle reduces weight. Splined ends provide a more rigid, non-loosening crank assembly. Compound Bearing Structure Ball and needle bearings support the spindle to reduce flex.
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Shimano Dura Ace 7700 Ceramic Pair Of Inserts: High performance road specific pad inserts ... more
designed to fit all Shimano road systemsCompatible with Dura Ace 7700, 6500 and 5500 brakesPad compound formulated for use with ceramic rim braking surface
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specifically positioned shift ramps and tooth profiles for improved chain control during shiftingThree precision-made sprockets are mounted on a lightweight alloy carrier to reduce weight and increase rigidityBoth titanium and chromoly cogs keep weight down, maintain strength and assure maximum torque responseLightweight 9-speed sprockets provide a wider gear choiceWeight: 160g for 12-23 teeth
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Advantages: Top of the range "bling" rear mech Disadvantages: 9 speed "only", superceeded by RD-7800 10-speed version
I bought this rear derailleur to replace an Ultegra mech when upgrading my bike from 8 to 9-speeds (well, 16 to 18 speed really with my double front chainset). Apparently, this mech is also compatible with 8-speed systems, you just need to change the cable mounting position.
DuraAce is the name of Shimano's top of the range group of bicycle components, or "groupset", for road race bikes, and the 9-speed7700-series was introduced to the public in 1997 after Shimano sponsored riders using Dura-Ace7700 series equipped bikes in 1996. Year by year, it's been enhanced, and this review is of rear mech from the 2004 model year.
For the non-bike-ophiles among you, the rear mech (or mechanism) is the device at the back end of the bike that moves the chain across the muliple cogs (cassette) on the back wheel to change gear - bigger cog ...
matt_fantastic 07.04.2006 (10.04.2006)
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I have had three or four of these because they were cheap, it turned out that in the long run it was cheaper to save up and buy a decent bottombracket. Everyone of these that I bought broke in under a month, the same two faults occured each time. 1) Mud and grit easily get past the seals and wear out the bearings causing them to cease or rattle. 2) The ends of the tapered arms round off very easily, even during light XC and commuting use I have rounded them off. Steer clear and buy a decent bottombracket, or even better get the new external type, or if your into jumping and DH get some 3piece cranks. ...
Advantages: Cheap, extremely durable, abuse tolerant Disadvantages: Poor crank choice, may not be suitble for extreme use
What's this?
It is a JIS square tapered BB. And in english...
BB - bottombracket. Screwed into the frame and serves as a mounting point for your cranks.
Square taper - Axle shaft of the bottombracket is tapered. The shaft is wider at the base than it is at the tip, so it ensures a very tight fit when the crank is tightened up. It fits square holed cranks only.
JIS - Japanese International Standard. This is a measure of the degree of taper. There is also the ISO standard used by European manufacturers, such as Campagnola. The vast majority of mountain bike cranks are JIS. An ISO crank may or may not fit a JIS square taper BB depending on the tolerances and amount of wear.
Evolution or Devolution?
In the last few years BB's have undergone something of a revolution. Octalink from Shimano, ISIS from ...
