Bicycle Mechanics - Shimano M535's & Gear Installation

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olybiker
09-10-02, 08:29 AM
I've recently ordered Shimano's WH-M535 wheelset.

I'd like to install the rear gears myself. Do most new rear gearing
come in cassette form? From what I'm reading, those should be
relatively easy to install correct? I'm not even sure what the
M535's rear wheel hub setup is, so I'll have to wait till it comes in.

Will this be a no brainer? Or should I take it to a shop?
What's your experience?

Thx,
OlyBiker

pokey
09-10-02, 08:57 AM
It takes a cassette.You need a cassette lockring tool to install it.It's a no brainer,unless you have no brains. Freewheels were easier,as they just screwed on and tightened by riding.Getting them off could be a beech though.
olybiker
09-10-02, 02:08 PM
Cool. Thanks for the info.

knifun
09-10-02, 02:20 PM
If you ordered the wheels from a LBS, they should install the cassette for free. You need a lockring tool as well as a sprocket-remover/chain-whip tool (when you want to remove it yourself as in when you need to true the back wheel). Make sure you put the spacers on correctly.
pokey
09-10-02, 03:18 PM
DOH??
olybiker
09-10-02, 10:57 PM
I bought the wheels off the web. The link is below:

http://www.rideabike.com/bike/catalog/shimano_wheels/index.htm

~$50 off retail.
The only cheaper place I found it was on eBay, and due to a bad
experience with auctions, I was a little wary of it. But I digress...

Got any pictures of what some of these tool may look like?
I bought lockring tool today. For now I'm just worried about
getting the new cassette on.
Dutchy
09-10-02, 11:11 PM
a lock ring tool, a chain whip and a big arse spanner for leverage, and it will be done in two minutes, very easy. Actually the big spanner is only necessary if you are removing a cassette, as they get very tight.

CHEERS.
Mark
mechBgon
09-10-02, 11:23 PM
Hopefully the tool you bought resembles this one. It's all you need for cassette installation (well, and a wrench or vise to turn it with). As Dutchy said, you'll also need a chain whip for cassette removal.

http://www.parktool.com/images/tools/FR_5.jpg
knifun
09-11-02, 09:59 AM
Pokey
DOH??
You refer to freewheels being easier to install. I seem to have a little trouble installing them on my Shimano WH-M535 wheelset (which this thread refers to). DOH - Pokey - DOH, the free wheel doesn't want to go on. DOH. No threads on the cassette sleeve on wheel - DOH. DOH. DOH.
pokey
09-11-02, 01:48 PM
Knifun.......... DOH...The remark about freewheels had nothing to to With the shimano wheels he had. DOH...
pokey
09-11-02, 01:50 PM
dutchy..............cassettes don't get vety tight. Freewheel can though.
olybiker
09-11-02, 11:14 PM
I've got an LX derailleur. Not sure of the exact model, but it's from
around 1997. Anything I should keep in mind when shopping for a cassette?

I'm checking out this from Nashbar:

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=87&subcategory=1109&brand=&sku=7556&storetype=&estoreid=
mechBgon
09-12-02, 12:28 AM
You have 8-speed shifters, right? If so, that cassette would be fine. I'd recommend getting a new chain if your existing one is worn or if you're not sure (Sachs PC68 would be pretty good). The hub will also take 9sp cassettes, in which case you should have 9sp shifters already and would want a 9sp chain.