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10-23-17 | 08:59 AM

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sapporoguy

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Replacing cassette: Does it need to be tandem-specific?

Hi all,
I want to replace the cassette on our 2000 Santana Sovereign SE. It now has an 11-34 9-speed (the original Shimano, I presume). I want to try an 11-36 or 12-36.
*Aside* from issues with the derailleur (it's the original XT) and the chainrings (52/42/26) and chain length (who knows), is there a special version of Shimano cassette I should get, or do I simply buy an off-the-shelf 9-speed mountain-bike version?
Or just swap out the big cog to a 36?
Any recommendations for specific model cassette?
Thanks!

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