My Comparison Of 11-28 and 11-34 Cassettes
This article compares the advantages and disadvantages of 11-28 and 11-34 cassettes. Let's get into it. The Advantages of 11-34 Cassettes 11-34 (11-speed cassette) 1. Lower Gear Range The strongest…
Can You Put a 9-speed Chain On a 10-speed Cassette? (fastest answer)
Condensed Answer: A 9-speed chain is too wide for a 10-speed cassette. The additional width will result in poor shifting, noise, and premature wear of the drivetrain. It's recommended to…
Can I Use a 9-speed Derailleur With an 11-speed Cassette?
The factors that determine whether a 9-speed derailleur will be compatible with an 11-speed cassette are: The derailleur's rear shift ratio. The derailleur's total capacity. Understanding Rear Shift Ratios Modern…
Can You Install a 10-speed Cassette On an 11-speed Hub?
General Information Cassette width: It's logical to expect a cassette with fewer gears (e.g., 10-speed) to be narrower than a cassette with more gears (e.g., 11-speed), but this isn't the…
11-25 vs. 11-34 Cassettes: Comparison & Analysis
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 11-25 and 11-34 cassettes. The Advantages of 11-34 Cassettes 1. Lower Gearing The main advantage of 11-34 cassettes is the presence of…
When The Rear Derailleur Underperforms In The Middle Of The Cassette…
Description of the Problem: The derailleur shifts fine when the chain is on the smallest or largest cogs, but the shifting in the middle of the cassette isn't satisfactory. Possible…
My Comparison of 11-28 and 11-32 Cassettes
This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 11-28 and 11-32 cassettes. The Advantages of 11-32 Cassettes Lower Gear The difference between the largest sprockets found on 11-28 and 11-32…
Never Try To Combine a Freewheel and a Cassette Hub (it’s a noob mistake)
Cassette hubs cannot accept freewheels; nor can freewheel hubs accept a cassette.The freehub body of a cassette hub is shaped specifically for a cassette. Meanwhile, freewheels and freewheel hubs operate…
Combining a 10-speed Cassette And An 8-speed Hub The Right way
Shimano and SRAM 10-speed cassettes can be installed on 8-speed hubs because 8,9 and 10-speed cassettes have similar widths. However, a Campagnolo 10-speed cassette won't fit on an original 8-speed…
Integrating a Road Bike Cassette In a Classic Mountain Bike System
Shimano and SRAM road bike cassettes can be installed on a mountain bike as the splines of the hubs are the same across the MTB and road models of both…