Bicycle Mechanics - SRAM lockring and top gear cog with shimano cassette?

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53-11 alltheway
12-18-04, 06:59 PM
Is it possible to use a SRAM top gear cog and SRAM lockring on an otherwise Shimano cassette?

sydney
12-18-04, 08:12 PM
Is it possible to use a SRAM top gear cog and SRAM lockring on an otherwise Shimano cassette?I couldn't see any issues with the ones I compared.
gruppo
12-19-04, 02:29 PM
In my experience, mixing & matching first cogs/lockrings between Shimano & SRAM works fine - just remember to use compatible cogs (8-speed with 8-speed, 9-speed with 9-speed, etc). You can also use SRAM chain quick links with like Shimano chains.

ggg300
12-19-04, 02:55 PM
53-11 what are you up to? I keep looking up gear topics and your poping up....compact cranks....

are you gearing for a ride if so what ride and what are you thinking in terms of gears....?

hope I am not out of line....just was wondering :rolleyes: