Originally Posted by
cxwrench
I think it's cassette wear. Sounds like it's in the cogs you use most often, right? And again, it can't be the hanger alignment if it's indeed happening as you describe.
Originally Posted by
bboy314
Sounds like a worn cassette to me too, I’d install a new one (and maybe chain too) and see what happens.
Originally Posted by
Dreww10
Here’s the cassette. Forgive the quick cleaning job for a photo.
...it would be great if you could eyeball these for wear, but you can't.
I would buy one and change it out as an experiment. I don't know what they cost now, but they were pretty cheap not too long ago.