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…
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…
Condensed Answer: 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…
Condensed Answer: 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…
Condensed answer: 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…
Condensed answer: If you have a 7-speed specific hub, you won't be able to install a 10-speed cassette on it because the hub will be too short. If the hub…
Condensed answer: The cogs of a bike cassette do not require lubrication due to their structure and function. Lubricating them can cause harm by creating a sticky layer attracting dirt.…