Cassette question

andyjr
andyjr Posts: 635
edited July 2011 in Road beginners
This may be a stupid question but I don't know the answer :oops: , so someone else hopefully will :)

Currently on my bike I have a 11-36 9 speed cassttte, what would the difference(s) be if i change it for a 10 speed 12-25?

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  • rolf_f
    rolf_f Posts: 16,015
    The first big difference would be the big hole in your pocket caused by the expense of changing your levers for a 10 speed setup!

    The second difference would be much harder hill climbing - 36 is a very, very low gear for a road bike. 25 is a fairly standard one assuming you live somewhere that has a sensible topography (eg not the Lake District).

    12-25 is the norm for a compact chainring setup (ie 50:34 on the front).
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  • robklancs
    robklancs Posts: 498
    11-36 in a road bike, are you sure. Better to just change it to a 9 speed 12-27 cassette 20 quid on chain reaction, I think.
  • MountainMonster
    MountainMonster Posts: 7,423
    Hills will become noticeably harder, due to losing quite a few teeth. On top of that, you will have to shell out to replace your drivetrain (casette, shifters and chain) just to accomodate the new casette. Not worth it in my opinion, a cheap 9 speed casette would do fine and save alot of money!
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  • andyjr
    andyjr Posts: 635
    Well if it's going to cost me money then that's my answer. Cheers for the responses guys

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