Changing the cassette is a useful skill to pick up early in your bike ownership. The tools are not that expensive and in my opinion, worth having. You will need a chain whip and a spanner that fits the end of the cassette. Campag and Shimano need different spanners - so watch out that you get the correct one. Just remove the skewer (the quick release and metal rod) first. You will need to apply a bit of muscle to get the thing moving and when you do watch out that do not leave the skin from your knuckles on the cassette (I think we all have at some time - but you learn from your mistakes!!).
Upgrading 700c wheels on a Giant Defy 3
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monkeypony said:
And a darn sight better than the Alex rims you think? Any other recommendations for around that price apart from those mentioned?
Will definitely buy the tools needed to remove the cassette...thanks again one and all, much appreciated.
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aksiums are a decent choice - I got mine 2nd hand with very little mileage on them, from this very forum. Be aware that spokes for them are pricey though.
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What about these...
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&so...2fGmAw&usg=AFQjCNHO6yd-unZsVFoP5HlHJh8QOqzChg
These Eastons above or the Ultegra?
From what I gather and please tell me if I'm wrong, although you could maybe save money by purchasing rims, spokes and hubs separately to make your own handbuilt, if you had to pay someone to do put it all together this would push the cost up considerably yes? I'm not ready to give making my own a go yet...no chance.
Thanks again people.
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&so...2fGmAw&usg=AFQjCNHO6yd-unZsVFoP5HlHJh8QOqzChg
These Eastons above or the Ultegra?
From what I gather and please tell me if I'm wrong, although you could maybe save money by purchasing rims, spokes and hubs separately to make your own handbuilt, if you had to pay someone to do put it all together this would push the cost up considerably yes? I'm not ready to give making my own a go yet...no chance.
Thanks again people.
I was given these for Christmas. I have not fitted them yet, but they are lightweight. They will replace a pair of Shimano 105 wheels that are now pretty well worn out on the rim after about 4 yrs hard us. I was waiting for the end of winter before I make the change so cannot comment on what they are like.
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/Shimano-Pr-Wheels-Ultegra-6700-Clincher/SHIMWHFR615
http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-track-bike/Shimano-Pr-Wheels-Ultegra-6700-Clincher/SHIMWHFR615
