Which cassette?

[Calum]

Hi all,

I'm looking at buying a new cassette (shimano, road). Due to various components on my bike being replaced at different times, i've got a bit of a miss-match going on! I have a 105 rear derailleur and a tiagra on the front. I presume that either 105 or tiagra would be fine when it comes to buying a new one? Or does it have to be specific to the rear derailleur?

Thanks again!

 

[potsy]

Either should do Calum as long as it's the right speed, and for ease of fitting a similar range to the one you have now

 

[smokeysmoo]

Whichever is cheapest I'd say, you'd never notice the difference between them in normal use anyway.

 

[uclown2002]

Get yourself a sram cassette instead and it will work fine as long as you get the right speed.

 

[oldfatfool]

Any old cassette will be fine so long as it as the correct number of cogs, and the rear derailleur is capable of handling the largest cog (cage length). You will need to get a cassette that is compatible with your hub (I am guessing Shimano) apart from that its just cost and weight and gear spacing that will determine your choice.

 

[uclown2002]

Are you replacing chain also? Old chain and new cassette likely to cause problems!

 

[Calum]

Thanks guys that's really helpful. Looking at Wiggle, i can get 105 for about £23 and tiagra for about £15. - I'd be surprised if i'd notice the difference tbh.

 

[fossyant]

Don't write off SRAM cassettes though. Look on-line and there are usually deals. The cassettes are also lighter than Shimano.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

Blimey, SRAM cassettes are a bit pricey! What do they have that Shimano cassettes don't have?

 

[hoopdriver]

Thanks guys that's really helpful. Looking at Wiggle, i can get 105 for about £23 and tiagra for about £15. - I'd be surprised if i'd notice the difference tbh.

You won't notice any difference at all, except you'll have £8 to spend on something else.

 

[Monsieur Remings]

I agree with Fossyant, SRAM are much better than Shimano cassettes (and everything else for that matter but we won't go there)!

Also try Ribble for parts Calum and definitely change the chain as well...I'd go for a KMC personally. With two weeks off it's one job I have tomorrow doing just this, among other things.

 

[uclown2002]

I'll ask again; are you also changing the chain?

 

[Calum]

Yes the chain is new as well!

 

[ColinJ]

I paid £42 for my last Campag cassette and it was only Veloce! (It's because I have been riding a hard-to-find 14-28.)