Chain and cassette
supermattt
Posts: 6
Hi,
I'm using Campagnolo Veloce 10 speed groupset on a Condor Italia
So my chain was slipping, not dropping or gaining a gear just slipping a bit when I put alot of pressure on, accelerating or whatever. Like a single crunch/clang. I tried adjusting the rear derailleur as many ways as possible to no avail. Then recently my chain snapped. So I replaced the chain (not sure I didn't take out too many links though I followed the instructions). The slipping.skipping problem is now worse. I took it to a bike shop and they reckon that the problem is a worne cassset and it needs replacing and should always be replaced with a new chaing. I had rden approx. 2000mileson the old chain and cassette.
So my questions are:
1. Is this correct? Is it likely that I do need a new cassette?
2. Is there much benefit in paying more for a better cassette if so what and which one should I get?
3. Is £50 for parts and labour ok for changing a 10 speed rear cassette?
Any help greatly apprciated
Thanks
Matt
I'm using Campagnolo Veloce 10 speed groupset on a Condor Italia
So my chain was slipping, not dropping or gaining a gear just slipping a bit when I put alot of pressure on, accelerating or whatever. Like a single crunch/clang. I tried adjusting the rear derailleur as many ways as possible to no avail. Then recently my chain snapped. So I replaced the chain (not sure I didn't take out too many links though I followed the instructions). The slipping.skipping problem is now worse. I took it to a bike shop and they reckon that the problem is a worne cassset and it needs replacing and should always be replaced with a new chaing. I had rden approx. 2000mileson the old chain and cassette.
So my questions are:
1. Is this correct? Is it likely that I do need a new cassette?
2. Is there much benefit in paying more for a better cassette if so what and which one should I get?
3. Is £50 for parts and labour ok for changing a 10 speed rear cassette?
Any help greatly apprciated
Thanks
Matt
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Comments
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Sounds like your old chain had stretched, at which point it wears your cogs faster. Always worth changing the chain as soon as you suspect it is stretched.
1. Quite possibly - do the sprockets (cogs) look even or pointy/worn? How do your front chainrings look - they could be worn too if your chain had stretched. Short sharp chain slips are usually an indication of sprocket/chain ring wear.
2. I usually pay a bit more for a lighter cassette, but I'd get a cheap one for a commuter bike.
3. 10 speed cassettes are around £30. Its a 10 minute job to change cassettes (need a chain whip and a lock ring tool plus adjustable spanner). £50 isn't too bad but I'd personally tool up instead so I could do it myself in the future.0 -
Yeah sounds like a worn out casette. 2000 miles is a bit on the short side though. Manufacturers, LBS' etc would reccommend you change your cassette everytime you replace your chain although, you can often get a wee bit more life out of a cassette before changing.
Like the man above, I'd buy the tools so you can do it again in future. Might cost you more than 50 quid but you'll have the tools in future to do it yourself. Replacing a cassette is a 2min job, not worth paying for the labour!0 -
Wicked thanks guys much appreciated0
