Originally Posted by
Muduck
The reason I ask, I bought a used Jamis Dakar XCR, installed a new chain and cassette. My first combo was a SRAM PG950 9speed 11-34 while I waited for the one I wanted to install to arrive. When I got the Deore XT (same speed and teeth ratio) and installed it I had nothing but chain skip problems with it on inclines. Wound up putting the "cheaper" cassette back on. So was just wondering if my ordering needs to be MTB specific?
Deore is marketed for MTB. I presume SRAM PG950 too.
For Shimano, Dura Ace, Ultegra, 105, and Tiagra are the Road lines. Also add Claris and Sora.
So, you have both a new chain and a new cassette? How many miles between the two?
Did you adjust your derailleur (end stops and inline cable adjustment) when you changed the cassette?
Shimano and SRAM should be using the same spacing, especially for 9 speed vintage parts.