Originally Posted by PdalPowr

Boy,most of those responses on their own are more than adequate.
Together they are nigh on perfect.

In truth I would have trouble keeping a cassette together neatly.
I thought all the gears stayed fixed together.
Also,aside from taking care of my bike I am just not fastidious.
A clean bike means I have looked the bike over from stem to stern and
ascertained it works well mechanically. Besides I enjoy having the best looking bike in the rack.