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It is time to replace my chain. After 5500 miles, the thing has stretched way out and the other day it popped a link. That really isn't a problem since chains are only about $15 or $20.
My question is about my cassette. Putting a new chain on it causes it to skip, but only on the smallest two sprockets. Those are the two speeds that I use the most. Buying a new cassette isn't that expensive either. It just seems a waste when only the smallest two sprockets are having problems. Those two gears are not attached to the main spider of the cassette, so I could replace them. Has anyone every done that?
If I replace the whole cassette, is there anyting to do with the old one beside throw it out?
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henry
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 11:49 am
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The fucking thing has lasted you 5500 miles? Give it a new cassette. It's earned it.
You should always replace a chain and cassette at the same time. That way they wear down together.
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:00 pm
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Yeeeahhh. get a new cassette. The reason your chain's skipping is because it's tight, and the cassette is worn down more than an 80 year old hooker.
$40 every year ain't too bad.
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:29 pm
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Chip McShoulder
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:39 pm
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I like 1 cassette = 2 chains, 1 chain = 2000 miles, give or take. I'll usually take the cassette (and chainrings) apart and clean it thoroughly at the midterm chain replacement.
At 5500 miles, just get a whole new cassette. Running your new chain on even the less-used larger cogs is still not optimal and will likely wear the chain out faster.
Taht said, in the future, maybe at 2000 miles, I'd try just replacing the smallest sprockets. Recycled cycles has typically has/had a nice bin of used cassettes, and for most people it is the middle cogs that get the most wear, not the smallest ones.
So it's likely you can get a used cassette, or just the cogs you need, in reasonably good shape, and for only a couple of bucks. A worthy experiment, I think.
Be sure you know what you're looking for (7 or 8 or 9 speed spacing, shimano/SRAM spline type I assume). Also know that a lockring meant to go with 12T small cogs typically won't work with an 11T -there's a specific lockring for them. If 8 or 9 speed, i probably ahve a few for you, as I buy cheap cassettes sometimes just to cannibalize the larger cogs off of.
Before you toss your old cassette, if it's possible to disassemble and save the spacers between cogs do it. Handy to have around.
Eric the Red
Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:45 pm
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How do you ride in the smallest cogs most of the time? The only times I ever use the last 3-4 are bombing a hill at 35+
Cross chaining?
Also, new cassette ftw. Nothing shifts better than a new chain and cassette (along with new cables)
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Posted: Thu Jul 26, 2012 1:59 pm
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