swap an xt cassette for an slx ?
m_cozzy
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I have recently bought a gt sanction 1.0 with an xt 11-32 cassette. I feel the gearing is still too high and would like to swap it for a 11-34. I think the chain lengh will be fine as it only has 2 rings on the front.
Now I have also just recently bought a new cassette for my hardtail, an slx, which I'm convinced was an 11-32 to replace the 11-32 that came off it but is in fact an 11-34, so either I had a moment in the shop or they supplied me the wrong part! Plus I set the chain up for a 32 :oops:
So is it acceptable to swap the xt for the slx or should I splash out for an xt 11-34?
Both items have only covered 50 or so miles max.
Now I have also just recently bought a new cassette for my hardtail, an slx, which I'm convinced was an 11-32 to replace the 11-32 that came off it but is in fact an 11-34, so either I had a moment in the shop or they supplied me the wrong part! Plus I set the chain up for a 32 :oops:
So is it acceptable to swap the xt for the slx or should I splash out for an xt 11-34?
Both items have only covered 50 or so miles max.
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does not matter.
but DO check the chain length or you may be ripping off the rear mech by accident.
guessing it is a fully and has some chain grow as the sus compresses."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
Cassettes are pretty interchangeable, usually less expensive will just mean heavier. Main thing to watch for is steel sprockets on a Ali freehub (Hope hubs etc.). Think the SLX cassette is mounted on a carrier so no problems there either.It's easier to ask for forgiveness than for permission.
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