cassette removal

curlyrobert

I have 2 sets of wheels, Mavic Aksium and Bontrager race lite.

I only recently purchased my new bike (used trek madone 5.2) and I am trying to find the difference, the Mavic seem to be more assured while braking this may be due to a worn sidewall on the bonty's. The Bontys seem to climb better and flex less when out of the saddle, but as I continue to experiment I am continuously swapping the cassette, clicking it into and out of place.

this may be a silly question, but am I in danger of wearing the lock down if I keep swapping the cassette from wheel to wheel?

also I have been thinking about a new set of wheels to replace both of these, a great review of the Bontrager Xlite and the Dura ace in Cycling plus this issue, but is it worth paying over £400 for wheels when I do not race or club ride? (I am doing devil ride sportive this year though) or just stick with what I have till they break?

Smokin Joe

If you want lighter wheels and can afford them, why not? You don't need to race to enjoy quality gear and sportives have enough hills to make lightweight wheels worthwhile.

My cassettes have been off countless times and the lockrings have never been a problem.

aracer

curlyrobert wrote:

Iis it worth paying over £400 for wheels when I do not race or club ride? (I am doing devil ride sportive this year though) or just stick with what I have till they break?

From a strict value for money POV, no. But then very little of the cycling kit we buy is - if you're going to enjoy owning them and it doesn't mean your children will be living on bread and jam then why not.

SteveR_100Milers

black shoes or brown shoes?

Up to you! Doubt you'll wear the lock ring out so thats no reason to buy another set of wheels, unless you want it to be a reason...