nickc3

First, let me start by saying I've never done ANYTHING on my bike....I'm new to road cycling and decided to do a few things myself.

I'm starting with new wheels. Bought myself Campy Zondas for my Cannondale Synapse.

I also decided to buy a new chain and cassette.

So, I installed the new cassette - same Tiagra 10-speed I had on my old wheel. It seems installed totally correctly - the only thing I haven't done yet is tighten the lockring using a torque wrench. I just tightened just enough that it takes a chain whip to remove. I do not believe I over tightened.

Anyway, I took my old wheel off my bike, and spun the cassette. And did the same on new wheel. The old one seems to spin more freely than the new one. I tried loosening the lockring and that didn't make a difference.

so, I'm a little concerned something is wrong with my install. OR perhaps this is just normal. That this is a new wheel and cassette, so things just are a little stiff.

I hope I explained that correctly/clearly and someone can shed some light.

THank you in advance for your help.....I'm sure this is first of a few posts by me as I need to next tackle upgrading my brakes.

nickc3

Also, I think I know the answer....

But my current cassette/hub is also "noisy" (click click click)

Campy is silent. That is just the wheel/hub - no issue, right? Just some wheels are "noisier" than others....right?

(Thanks again.....total noobie - sorry)

lostarchitect 

I can tell you that a couple years ago I got some Campy wheels and thought the hub sounded awfully quiet at first. Then I took it for a ride--the hub loosened up after a couple miles and the volume sounded much more normal. I suspect the bearings are just a little stiff at first and you need to get them moving.

hueyhoolihan

cassettes don't have bearings so don't spin relative to what they are mounted to and so can't bind due to overtighening, but what with the new wheels and all, the freehub bearings that allow the cassette and cassette carrier to rotate are new and IME may not run as freely as worn ones do.

79pmooney

Many sealed bearings have shields to keep out dirt and water. When new, these seals are often a tight fit over the axle. They break in with time and miles. In several hundred miles, you should not feel them.

Ben