Loose Cassette

rockmonkeysc

I have fitted a new SRAM PG970 cassette to the Shimano M475 rear hub on my Trance. There seems to be a little play in the cassette, the locking ring is nice & tight & I didn't notice any play in the free hub. The original cassette was a PG950 so I guess there shouldn't be any compatibility problems with SRAM cassette on a Shimano hub.
Unfortunately I put the old cassette in the recycling bin (badly worn with broken teeth) so can't put it back on to see if that had any play.
Does anyone have any ideas? It shifts nicely enough but the creaking noise could get annoying.

nicklouse

included all the spacers,

rockmonkeysc

Yes. I guess if there were any missing it wouldn't shift through the gears properly?

nicklouse

then something else is wrong. take lock ring off and see if the cassette is prod or not of the body.

and check the spacer is there. between 8 and 7 IIRC.

rockmonkeysc

I took the cassette off & there seems to be some play in the free hub. Can I replace/service the free hub or will I need a new hub?

nicklouse

new body. might be cheaper to buy a new hub from CRC and use it to service the bearings as well.

blablablacksheep

the pg70 doesnt include simular spaces to the shimano ones i believe as mine didnt have any when i got mine.

when you say loose how much is loose?

Mine if you push the cassette with finger moves a bit left and right

rockmonkeysc

It is the hub. Looks like I will be stripping my Hardrock for spares again
Have to persuade the wife I need new wheels