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Saturday gravel loop, 64 km is today at 08:30, Meet at the station clock. 64.2 km with 610 m of climbing, about 70% gravel, and a café stop at Hill Farm at the halfway mark.

11 speed cassette recommendations for commuting

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Looking to buy soon and would value honest opinions.

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Honest answer: it depends how often you ride in the rain.

Good for the price, nothing special. The cheaper one is fine for commuting.

Honest answer: it depends how often you ride in the rain. Spend the money on tyres before anything else.

I would pick function over looks every time. Mine broke after six months, would not buy again.

There is a longer review of this on the club blog. Try before you buy if you can, fit is personal.

Bought one last year and it is still going strong. Worth every penny for daily riding.

The cheaper one is fine for commuting. I have a spare you can borrow to test.

Spend the money on tyres before anything else. Look for last season's model, often half price.

Mine broke after six months, would not buy again. Good for the price, nothing special.

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Created Monday, 13 July 2026 18:49
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