ShimanoUltegra CS-R8000 11 Speed Cassette(Return to Product Page)

We have a lot of steep hills in my riding area. This cassette with its lower gear helps my climb those 15 and 16 percent grades

Ultegra cassette is a go-to gear for every day use/training. Not too expensive as Dura-ace and not too heavy as 105, just the sweet spot for a competitive racer or practical recreational rider.

I currently use the Ultegra CS5800 11 speed group set. Actually, this group set comes with the 105 11 speed cassette. My goal was to be able to switch out seamlessly with my current wheels so when I had a chance to buy a similar brand wheel sets but deeper, I bought the CS-R8000 cassette. The installation was simple but you will need a proper torque wrench to fit the Shimano cassette to the proper spec. You may need to adjust the brake pads to make sure there is no rubbing. I did not have to adjust the rear derailleur as the shifting was dead on. The sound coming from the new cassette as the shifting takes place was loud and crisp. The sound level is still crisp but less noticeable as the teeth began to wear and sits precisely on the chain. It feels great riding with a new cassette. I may have eliminated a few grams compared to the 105 cassette. I have put in 200 miles so far and enjoying the new cassette and deep wheels.

Nice to have an extra at a good price. Wear item you will have to replace, or an extra with different gearing for climbing.

Solid cassette at a great price. Installed on a new wheelset. Shifting is smooth and precise. Does everything it is designed to do well.

I use this cassette on my Specialized S-Works and it shifts great and lasts along time. I. am replacing a similar product which provided me 30,000 miles over the last 4 years.

There's not much to say about this product other than that it is typical Shimano quality. It's smooth, quiet, and shifts efficiently without hesitation. The narrow gear range of this particular cassette was what I wanted for gravel racing.

I got a set of climbing specific wheels and wanted a cassette that would leverage that even further. The 32-11 was a good call. I really don't use the 32 that often (most climbs are fine with the 30) but when you hit a wall and need just a little more leverage and a little more confidence, the 32 is nice to have. I was worried about chain length because my other wheelset has a 30-11, but I have had no problem. If I was moving from a 28 to a 32, I'd probably need an extra link or two, but the 30-32 switch has performed fine on an Ultergra Di2 longcage derailleur.

I had to reinstall it 4 times to finally get it shifting correctly. I am not sure what was wrong on the 3 failed attempts given each of the smaller cassettes should only fit a single position, but I wish Shimano would just make it a single piece.

Light, look awsome and function very well! Looking forward for many rides together.

love it... quiet.. use it on sram etap... i think it is better than red cassettes

Used to replace Dura Ace cassette. Its heavier but no drop off in shifting.

I have been riding SRAM for the past 10 Years and I changed to Shimano last year. The shifting is smooth as butter and easy on the hands. So far it has been a good change.

Upgraded from an 12-25 105 cassette to an 11-28 Ultegra cassette (hills) and can actually feel smoother shifting with all of the rest of the components remaining 105.

Having been devoted to full Dura Ace components and drive chains for over 20 years, I've migrated to full Ultegra without any loss of quality or performance. Even with marginal weight gains, the significant cost savings of Ultegra makes it a no-brainer. If I were a paid pro I'd surely go full Dura Ace, but as an avid high mileage endurance road rider footing my own expenses Ultegra has never disappointed.

Having an 11 28t cassette on my trek street bike U found it cumbersome going up steep hills. The 11 30t cassette eased my efforts. I called with questions and was completely satisfied with the expertise i was given. Very happy with my experience.

Was just going to buy a 105 cassette fit direct drive trainer, but the sale price of this was cheaper. As expected, great, crisp shifts, no skips and very smooth.

Highly recommend.

Relatively quiet, though a bit heavier. Never had a mis shift, just does as asked. Last ride was a huge climb, 4,500ft elevation in 13mi, no complaints.

With most cycling parts, it's about will it make me faster?

I purchased this cassette for a second wheelset. The cassette did not make me faster, but it did let me use my new wheels. Perviously my groupset was shimano 105, and I did not notice any significant differences upgrading to Ultegra.

Would I buy this again? Yes, but only because Dura Ace is such a dramatic jump up in price

Very quick delivery and a great price. No problems encountered.