Originally Posted by
Bill Kapaun
No spacers required for 8 or 9.
The 10 speed does require a thin spacer.
Originally Posted by
HillRider
Yes with a couple of specific exceptions...
If I might add another exception... Not every drivetrain out there is Shimano. In the less-likely event we're talking about Campagnolo gear, 8-speed cassettes are incompatible with 9/10/11 speed hubs. Likewise, 8-speed hubs are incompatible with 9/10/11 speed cassettes.
Originally Posted by
nichlaus1994
I just recently purchased a serotta colorado, and i dont know what kind of cassette it has on it. I want to buy a new cassette. The model is anywhere from 1999-2001. Can anybody please help??
PS: the guy at my local REI told me that it might be unavailable to buy in stores??
You'll need to buy a cassette that matches the rest of your drivetrain components. What brand are your shifters and derailleurs? How many cogs (gears) are there on the rear wheel?
If you're planning to buy a cassette with a larger big cog, you may need to determine if your rear derailleur can handle it. In that case, the model of the derailleur comes into play, along with tooth counts of the cassette and your crankset.