CHANGING CASSETTE

darrenharris
darrenharris Posts: 6
edited June 2013 in Workshop
Hi, I currently have an 8 speed 12 - 25 shimano sora cassette on my Carrera road bike, I want to change this to an 11 - 30. Do I need to buy a road specific cassette or can I fit a MTB one ? is there a difference ? Thank you :?

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  • thistle_
    thistle_ Posts: 7,218
    I think they're all the same.

    Make sure your derailleur is the right size for the bigger back cog and the bigger range or gears you're planning on using.
  • desweller
    desweller Posts: 5,175
    Either will be fine as long as it's a Shimano compatible cassette.

    as thistle (MBNW) says, you'll want a long-cage rear mech. You'll probably also need a longer chain.
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