e*thirteen Introduces the HELIX R Extended Range Cassette

by Brian Mullin on October 13, 2020

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What is Helix?

It’s in e*thirteen DNA to solve problems. Helix components are engineered to bridge the compatibility gap between SRAM and Shimano components, ensuring versatility and flawless performance. Future-proof your bike with e*thirteen Helix.

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The Helix Advantage

The HELIX R 12 Speed Cassette is an upgrade to any SRAM Eagle drivetrain, with more range than any other cassette on the market.

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The 9 tooth cog lets you step down one chainring size while keeping the same top-end gearing and provides not only better ground clearance but an overall lighter drivetrain.

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The aluminum one-piece 42/50 tooth cluster is easily replaceable so riders can keep their steel cluster for multiple seasons and freshen up granny as needed without buying a whole new cassette.

Helix R is also available in a 325g 9-46t 11 speed configuration that’s compatible with both Shimano and SRAM Drivetrains.

Service and Tech Support

Unlike SRAM Eagle, Helix R cassettes have replaceable gear clusters. That means ongoing service and replacement costs will be less than half that of SRAM cassettes.

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Compatibility

Works flawlessly with Shimano and SRAM 12s drivetrains despite the challenges in designing for the different cog spacing and chain behavior. Additionally, if your wheel has an SRAM XD Driver and you want to upgrade to Shimano 12s, you not only save money on the cassette, but you also don’t have to spend the extra on a new hub driver either.

Color Choices

It comes in five color schemes: Bronze, Intergalactic, Grey, Eggplant, and Naranja. The PVD finishing on the Intergalactic model is twice as durable.

Specs

  • 12 SPEED
    • 345g
    • 556% — More range than any other cassette on the market
    • 9-50T: 9,11,13,15,17,20,23,27,31,36,42,50
    • Replaceable gear clusters
    • 2 aluminum cogs, 10 steel cogs.
    • Reverse compatible with TRS+ 9-50t
    • MSRP $289.95 / €289
  • 11 SPEED
    •  325g
    • 511% Range
    • 9-46T: 9,11,13,15,17,20,24,28,33,39,46
    • Replaceable gear clusters
    • 1 aluminum cogs, 10 steel cogs.
    • MSRP $289.95 / €289

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