That's great that Shimano is now making a wide range cassette! I called them last year and they said 'no way'. It seemed that since compact bikes are getting more common, they should offer a way to lower the gearing. Can I ask what the 11-34 10 speed costs? My IRD is working fine so I'll keep it, but I have a friend who wants to change hers out.
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07-29-2010, 03:58 PM #1
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07-29-2010, 04:53 PM #2
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It looks like they have two different models. One that runs around $85, and the other about $115. JensonUSA carries both of them.
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07-30-2010, 12:57 PM #3
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just one more thing about swapping cassettes and chain ring. Well actually two things.
First. Make sure your derailure can handle the teeth count.
Second. If your chain and cassette has been heavily used then you decide to swap out the old cassette with the new. The chain may end up skipping on the new cassette.this is the case then you may need to replace the chain as well.
You may also need to adjust the rear derailure's B-screw. By going to a larger teeth count on your cog, the rear deraillure's upper pully (guide) will may touch the biggest cog. If this happens you will need to adjust the B-screw.
Can't think much of anything else.
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