Wheel/Cassette question.

FergySteve
FergySteve Posts: 82
edited April 2013 in Workshop
Is it bad if your cassette doesn't make a ratchet-type noise when you spin it?

I ask because I changed the cassette on my Mavic CXP22 wheels from a 9 speed SRAM to a 10 speed 105 (remembering the spacer) and it seems to be operating fine, i.e. it turns one way, but not the other, but there's no ratchet noise. Whereas on my spare wheel i use for the turbo, which is a Shimano RS500 it does make a noise.

I didn't notice whether the Mavic made any noise with my old cassette, I think I only noticed because I spun the cassette by hand after fitting the new one.
2015 Specialized Tarmac Expert Ultegra
2016 Focus Mares CX Ultegra
2016 Specialized Stumpjumper HT Comp Carbon 29
2012 Boardman Road Race 105
2013 Specialized Hardrock Disc

Comments

  • maringirl
    maringirl Posts: 195
    The ratchet noise is not from the cassette but from the freehub body. Some make a noise some are quite quiet - depends on make. If it is working fine then don't worry about it.
  • Awesome, thanks. I was worried I might have whacked it on there too tight or something. :)
    2015 Specialized Tarmac Expert Ultegra
    2016 Focus Mares CX Ultegra
    2016 Specialized Stumpjumper HT Comp Carbon 29
    2012 Boardman Road Race 105
    2013 Specialized Hardrock Disc
  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    Took my (Shimano) freehub off last night, picked out the seal and drizzled oil inside. Back on the bike it's nearly silent when freewheeling.