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SRAM PG-970 Shimano-Compatible 9-speed Cassette

SRAMPG-970 Shimano-Compatible 9-speed Cassette(Return to Product Page)

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Review by Andrew S

Reviewed 5/11/2009
by Andrew S (BikeTiresDirect.com Staff)
Casual Cyclist
Portland, OR
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15 of 17 customers found this review helpful.
Just works, Like it should

I have used this every year once cyclecross is over. Change it out with a new chain and your drive train will shift with ease and run so silky smooth. Plus you wont feel bad when you want to get down and dirty cause it's so affordable!

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Review by KVAN

Reviewed 6/18/2022
by KVAN
New Mexico
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High quality cassette

This replaced the 9 speed cassette on my old mountain bike. I like the gear ratio options with the triple crank verses 1 by systems. Yeah, it's old school but works for me.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 4/9/2015
by Anonymous
PDX
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Great product

Wish it was just a bit tougher

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Review by Ansible42

Reviewed 1/12/2015
by Ansible42
Cycling Enthusiast
Seattle WA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good replacement for more expensive brands for commute bikes

Bought as replacement on my commutertouring bike (Surly Disk Trucker) works great!! Easy to switch out.

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Review by B''ham Biker

Reviewed 1/9/2020
by B''ham Biker
Bellingham
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Exact replacement

Easy installation and works just as good as Shimano.

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Review by chuck

Reviewed 8/8/2019
by chuck
Cycling Enthusiast
MA
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very good at a reasonable price

This is a replacement. I have used this type of sram cassette for 8 years. It gives me a wide selection of gears. They have been reliable and good shifting despite the wide range.

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Review by Dustyrides

Reviewed 1/11/2019
by Dustyrides
Competitive Racer
Central Oregon
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Simple, durable, reasonably light

Use this on my older (2008) carbon hardtail 29er XC bike. Not worth spending the $$$ to upgrade the drivetrain to the latest. This cassette is durable and reasonably light. I've been using these for a long time and they seem to last quite a while with no evidence of significant wear.

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Review by SRT

Reviewed 6/4/2018
by SRT
Daily Commuter
iowa
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Good cassette

This is a reliable cassette. I use it on a mountain bike that i use to commute through midwestern winters and rain in the summer time.

At this price, I just replace both cassette and chain every spring.

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Review by Victor Choi

Reviewed 2/19/2018
by Victor Choi
Cycling Enthusiast
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Needed to replace my old cassette

I got the 11-28 version of this and I've had this for about half a year by now and still in tip top shape. the 28 tooth helps get my up to 15% gradient (paired with a 5034 chain ring), but any steeper, I have a little bit of a harder time. Despite that, it works as expected, shifts smooth, and is actually relatively cheap compared to the competitors. As long as you keep it clean, they should last a very long time.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 2/5/2018
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I bought this to replace my old one

I bought the 11-28's and although at times I do run out of gears to go through while climbing, they are just great. very reliable and durable. Only had one issue with them I had the proper amount of spacers, but for some reason, the 11 tooth gear wouldn't fit too steadly, took it to a local bike shop and said they don't know what is wrong. I let it be because I usually never even get to the 9th gear in the rear, but if you do, be cautious.

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Review by Loose Spokes

Reviewed 12/7/2020
by Loose Spokes
Boise
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Easy to install

I prefer the SRAM over Shimano due to the cost and shifting accuracy. I could not find this cassette with this gear ratio locally.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 3/16/2017
by Anonymous
Daily Commuter
35801
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A decent cassette with good shifting and reasonable cost

I use these for everything from commuting to long day rides to brevets. Good longevity and shifting.

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Review by Eliesdad

Reviewed 6/10/2013
by Eliesdad
Cycling Enthusiast
East Bay SF region
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
sturdy, light, does the job!

I put this on my commuter, I have a 10% grade in to work and it gets me up the hill.

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Review by Linda

Reviewed 4/4/2013
by Linda
Casual Cyclist
seattle,wa
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1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Good Cassette- does the job

Does what it's supposed to do. Good cassette

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 3/11/2013
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
Bremen In.
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2 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Work great

I use it on my training bike. Works great.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 11/15/2012
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
San Diego
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Quiet

I've had in on my bike for a month and so far it's working great. It is a lot quieter the my last cassette . Overall I'm very happy with it.

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Review by r smith

Reviewed 10/26/2012
by r smith
Competitive Racer
San Francisco
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8 of 8 customers found this review helpful.
Why Pay more? I put this on my ventage bike, shifts flawlessly?

I converted my ventage bike from 7 speed to 9 speed and found the new shifting with this lower cost cassette as smooth as when the bike was new. I also purcahsed a new Sram cassett for my racing bike ($300) and while the more expensive one is top of the line, this sure works great and the weight difference is not that much. Strongly recomend this one, don't let the low cost fool you, it is a great buy, strong, durable, quiet, magic

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 7/6/2012
by Anonymous
Casual Cyclist
DFW
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1 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
as advertised, works well

using it on my spare wheel set so i can ride my MTB on the road...no issues

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Review by BobSheidler

Reviewed 6/1/2012
by BobSheidler
Cycling Enthusiast
Midway UT
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7 of 8 customers found this review helpful.
Nice upgrade from my Ultegra 9spd!

I first switched to the SRAM PG-970 because it was the cheapest Shimano-compatible 9spd cassette I could find. Surprised when it arrived - it made the old Ultegra cassette look like something from Soviet-era Russian agricultural implements in comparison!

The SRAM is lighter, looks better, shifts better, and seems like it will wear forever. Just replaced the 11-23 with a 12-26 because I will be doing more long, steep hills and wanted lower gears, but with over 10,000 miles on the old one, it shows little sign of wear.

I actually wanted an 11-26 but couldn't find one, so disassembled the 12-26 and removed the 14, move the 13 and 12 up one position, and fitted the 11 from the old cassette and voila! Just what I wanted.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 3/15/2012
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
ma
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6 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
great value, good range of gear selection 11-32, if you do not mind some big jumps

It is not as smooth as higher end cassettes, some noise & jumping.

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