extra lower gears

ram038
ram038 Posts: 187
edited January 2008 in Workshop
I have a double 53/39 with a SRAM 11-26 cassette, can I replace the cassette with a 11-32 to get more lower gears and if so will it make a noticeable difference on climbs.

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  • SDP
    SDP Posts: 665
    not sure if SRAM road has capacity to go up to that many teeth..

    you may be better off going to compact route if you need to go that low..
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  • meagain
    meagain Posts: 2,331
    Will not an mtb rear mech do the job? Cheaper than going compact.
    d.j.
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  • geoff_ss
    geoff_ss Posts: 1,201
    edited January 2008
    Do you ever use the 53x11? That's a 130" gear which is higher than we used racing the tandem. I admit we weren't super fast but a short 56 isn't too bad for a tourist.

    I suggest you simply fit smaller chain rings. A compact or, IMO better, a triple. In any case you need to check what the capacity (ie total tooth difference) your rear mech can cope with as well as the largest sprocket which is probably nearer to 28 than 32 for road gear..

    Geoff
    Old cyclists never die; they just fit smaller chainrings ... and pedal faster
  • SDP
    SDP Posts: 665
    need to make sure SRAM mtb is compatible with SRAM road...i am sure its not...

    SRAM mts is compatible with shimano MTB ... :?

    defo need to check with SRAM
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