New Cassette old chain?

brunlea

Hi,

I recently changed my chain as it was stretching a bit. However, some gears were still slipping, so i got myself a new cassette. The new cassette is 11-34. The old one is 11-32. Is it ok to use the existing chain on the new cassette (the chain is < 10 miles old), or will it cause problems? I have a long cage derailleur if this makes any difference.

Also, at the moment, when the chain is on the lowest cog on the front, then chain tends to hit the frame. Any way to prevent this?

Thanks

Chunkers1980

If you measured it correctly when fitted then you'll need to add in 2 links as soon as you can as it'll now be too short. I suggest using new cut offs for the gubbins and a quicklink for the joining.

montyburns56

brunlea wrote:

Also, at the moment, when the chain is on the lowest cog on the front, then chain tends to hit the frame. Any way to prevent this?

Thanks

You could try removing a few links or just fit a stay protector to protect your frame.

cooldad

Ignore this and measure the chain correctly. What ring/cog combo do you mean?

thelonegroover

Assuming the old chain was original and the right size, is the new one longer? Going from 11-32 to 11-34 will make no difference. You will need to adjust the tension screw though or the mech will be too near the large sproket.

felix.london

brunlea wrote:

The new cassette is 11-34. The old one is 11-32

montyburns56 wrote:

You could try removing a few links...

qué?

njee20

Sounds like the OP may have just fitted the entire chain - hence it's hitting the chainstay, and therein was the advice to shorten the chain. That may also prove advantageous in this instance because he can remove the correct number of links for the new chain, which would otherwise be impossible.