Thanks for all the replies thus far...
Originally Posted by
mechBgon
If it were me, I'd just find a mix of spacers that gets the job done in the inboard position. I think there's a benefit to having the spacers at the inboard end: if you happen to want to use an 11-tooth cog at some point, having the spacer at the outboard end won't work because 11t cogs are like a "cap," they cannot slide onto the hub further than a certain distance.
Could you elaborate on the benefit (necessity?) of having the spacer on the inside. I follow the 11t cog thing but I'm only running 13t. I haven't tried it yet but presuming the range of the rear derailleur is sufficient, what is the downside to having the spacer on the outside.
Originally Posted by
wrk101
Make sure you have all the cogs seated fully. The final (small) cog sometimes does not want to seat all the way, so it will not tighten down properly. Rotate it around and remount it until it fully seats. But I think this is more likely: Does the spacer have cutouts for the rivets on the backside of the cassette? If so, make sure you have the spacer in the right position. That would be my guess.
Thanks for the input. I've tried all this and the problem persists.