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Cassette size and chain length

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  • 10-07-2016 10:04pm
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    thehamo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,048 ✭✭✭


    Just wondering, I have a 10 speed cassette 11-28 but want to change to 11-32. Would my current chain still work or do I need a bigger chain?


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    Zen0
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    Not being smart, but it depends on the length of your chain. Chances are, however, that you'd need a longer one. I would tend to change my chain any time I'm changing cassette anyway, unless the chain is fairly new. Do you check your chain for wear?


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    thehamo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,048 ✭✭✭thehamo


    Zen0 wrote: »
    Not being smart, but it depends on the length of your chain. Chances are, however, that you'd need a longer one. I would tend to change my chain any time I'm changing cassette anyway, unless the chain is fairly new. Do you check your chain for wear?

    Tbh there's feck all miles done on it. Not been on the bikebin a long time just getting back to it so I'd say there's very little wear on it


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    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,995 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    If you're going for a 32, you may need a different cage also. You may be able to go to a 30 with your current chain/cage.


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    thehamo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,048 ✭✭✭thehamo


    Wishbone Ash wrote: »
    If you're going for a 32, you may need a different cage also. You may be able to go to a 30 with your current chain/cage.

    I have a medium cage waiting to go on the bike should do the job!


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