Description
Shimano Ultegra CS-6500 9-Speed Cassette 12-25T Excellent Condition
Notes from MyBikeThing Engineered with Shimano’s renowned Hyperglide tooth profiling, this Ultegra CS-6500 represents the sweet spot of durability and performance. The nickel-plated steel cogs deliver crisp shifting while maintaining excellent wear resistance. What sets this cassette apart is its perfect middle-ground gearing range (12-25T), ideal for both competitive riding and challenging climbs.
Condition After thorough inspection, this cassette shows minimal wear patterns across all cogs. The nickel plating maintains good luster, and tooth profiles remain sharp and well-defined. The lockring is in excellent condition, and all spacers are present and true. “Looking to dial in your perfect gear ratios? I’m Paul – just a bike guy who loves helping riders find their sweet spot. Drop me a line and let’s talk about your riding style.” You put in the miles, we put in the work! 30 day Guarantee, rest assured of fit, function and condition.
Workshop Wisdom Installation requires a Shimano/SRAM-compatible freehub body and cassette lockring tool. Pro tip: When installing, apply a thin layer of grease on the freehub body splines to prevent seizing and make future removal easier. Remember to torque the lockring to 40Nm for optimal performance.
Tech Specs
- Speed compatibility: 9-speed
- Cog range: 12-25T
- Largest cog: 25T
- Smallest cog: 12T
- Material: Nickel-plated steel
- Weight: 210g (approximate)
- Freehub body type: Shimano/SRAM compatible
- Lockring included: Yes
- Chain compatibility: 9-speed
Value Assessment Market Value: $45-65 USD Original Retail: $89.99
Worth it because:
- Premium Ultegra-level shifting performance
- Ideal gearing range for varied terrain
- Excellent durability with nickel-plated cogs
- Perfect for both training and racing
Need help selecting the right gearing for your riding style? We’re cyclists too and love talking tech. Contact us through MyBikeThing’s workshop line for detailed cassette compatibility and gearing advice.
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