Is an SRAM rear cassette compatable with Shimano shifters

Nottstom

Hi,

I have a set up with Shimano shifters and Deore LX rear mech, I need to replace the rear cassette and someone has given me a SRAM set, can I install this. What are the differences between the Shimano and SRAM setups?

MrChuck

If it has the right number of speeds I'd have thought it'd be OK- any Shimano/SRAM compatibility problems would be between the shifters and mech, cassette shouldn't make much difference...?

Bikefotos

The cassette will work fine with Shimano shifters.

However, as mentioned above, a Sram rear mech (talking about X0, X9 etc ) will not work with Shimano shifters due to the amount of cable activated by the shifters. This is a different amount activated by the Sram shifters, normally 1:1 .

lopzag

Will a SRAM cassette be compatable with a Shimano rear hub?

cooldad

Yes

kaytronika

My last two bikes have had Shimano hubs and SRAM cassettes.