New chain and cassette etc

projectsome

Ok. first off one of the small cogs (3rd from bottom) on the rear cassette cracked so had it replaced. That seemed fine and still is (I think) but then after 3 days up ashton court and leigh woods etc I notice my chain/gears slipping. I think nothing of it as it's happened before and it's just a quick adjustments of the cables. So off I set on Monday to work, 5 mins down the road and the bloody chain flies off :twisted:

I want to get a new cassette and chain, and possibly a front mech & crank (I think (this is all too technical for me!))

These are my current specs:
Specification:
Sizes 15.5,17.5,19,21
Frame Genesis Platinum Series (2071U0*5)
Swingarm/Stays
Rear Shock
Fork FOX F100RL
Headset VP-A56AC AHS/ 11/8" Cartridge
Crank FC-M580 44/32/22 DEORE LX
Bottom Bracket Integrated with Crank
Front Mech Shimano M580
Rear Mech Shimano M772 XT
Shifters Shimano M580 LX Triggers
Cassette Sram PG970 11-32T 9-Speed
Chain Shimano HG73
Wheels Bontrager Select Disc
Hubs Bontrager Select Disc
Rim Bontrager Select Disc
Tyre R BONTRAGER Connection Trail Hardcase
Tyre F BONTRAGER Connection Trail Hardcase
(26 x 2.0
* On road/Off road; maximum puncture protection
* Hardcase triple puncture protection features Kevlar belt, anti-cut casing and anti-pinch technology
* Weight : 770g)
Brake F Avid Juicy 5 hydraulic 160mm
Brake R Avid Juicy 5 hydraulic 160mm
Brake Levers Avid Juicy 5 hydraulic
Pedals N/A
Handlebar Bontrager Select Big Sweep 620mm / 12degree bend
Stem Bontarger Race OS
Barend
Saddle Bontrager Race, Hollow Cromoly Rails
Seat Post Bontrager Select, 27.2mm, 5mm Offset

What cassette/chain/front mech/crank etc should I go for and how much am I looking at?

Bobhellen

hi m8

cassette
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=6069


crank
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=28020

mech
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=28028

chain
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=12756

i use these chains and never had a problem but you might want to have a look at the shram ones

lloking at about £150 should give you a nice upgrade.

thanks bob

Bobhellen

p.s i forgot to say that the problem is more that likey your chain if you dont want to spend much that start there

milkywhite

XT cassette, and whatever chain you're happy with. Personally I like SRAM chains, but it's really down to personal preference as there's not a lot between them in my experience. You can get XT cassette and chain for 45 quid on ebay from woolly hat shop.

There's nothing wrong with your crankset, so unless it's knackered, or you're desperate to save weight I'd leave it. If you do replace it you wont go wrong with an XT HT2 unit. Bearing life might be a bit compromised but you'll benefit from decreased weight and increased stiffness. SLX another option if you want to spend a bit less, and in fact many rate SLX as highly as XT at only 40g heavier with comparable performance.

Front mech...does it really need changing? To get a better feel from your shiftinh you'll probably want to upgrade your shifters as well, but again, there's nothing "wrong with what you've got. an XT front mech is cheap enough, and you could always upgrade the shifters to XT later to match up your whole drive chain.

mellex

milkywhite wrote:

You can get XT cassette and chain for 45 quid on ebay from woolly hat shop.

I got my XT cassette and chain from this seller last Summer and I've had no complaints.

papasmurf.

Yeah I'd just get a new chain and cassette...Merlin often do deals on cassette chain combos..