MTB cassettes

MTB cassettes

Optimise your MTB experience with our quality cassettes. Discover precise gear ratios, smooth shifting and exceptional durability. Browse our selection to find the perfect cassette and elevate your performance on all terrains

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How to choose a mountain bike cassette

On mountain bikes, the cassette alone provides almost the entire gear range: 10-51 and 10-52 12-speed cassettes have made single-chainring setups universal. Shimano (Deore, SLX, XT, XTR) and SRAM (NX, GX, X01, XX1) cover 10-, 11- and 12-speed systems.

Which freehub body for my wheel?

  • Shimano HG : 8- to 11-speed cassettes (excluding 12-speed Shimano).
  • Shimano Micro Spline : Shimano 12-speed cassettes.
  • SRAM XD : SRAM cassettes starting with a 10-tooth sprocket, in 11 and 12 speeds.
  • The freehub body can sometimes be replaced on an existing hub: check with the wheel manufacturer.

Which gear range?

  • 10-51 or 10-52 : maximum range for steep climbs and electric mountain bikes.
  • A narrower range provides smoother gear changes, suited to fast cross-country riding.
  • Check that your derailleur can accommodate the largest sprocket you intend to use.

Which material for your use?

  • Steel : very durable and economical, but heavy.
  • Aluminium : lightweight, wears faster, reserved for the largest sprockets.
  • Machined sprockets : the lightest and most precise option, for high-end groupsets.
  • Avoid mixing cassettes, chains and derailleurs from different brands in 12-speed systems.

To find out more: How to choose a mountain bike cassette

See also: MTB chains and quick links · MTB rear derailleurs