Mileage on Cassette
04-21-05, 08:45 AM
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Mileage on Cassette
What's a good rule of thumb for cassette life? I've got a problem with the chain skipping on one cog only when I climb (derailler is in good adjustment). I can't see anything indicating it's got worn or bad teeth, but it has about 4500 miles on it. I'm about to hit the LBS, but was hoping I could get some feedback before I head out.
04-21-05, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by twilkins9076
What's a good rule of thumb for cassette life? I've got a problem with the chain skipping on one cog only when I climb (derailler is in good adjustment). I can't see anything indicating it's got worn or bad teeth, but it has about 4500 miles on it. I'm about to hit the LBS, but was hoping I could get some feedback before I head out.
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What's a good rule of thumb for cassette life? I've got a problem with the chain skipping on one cog only when I climb (derailler is in good adjustment). I can't see anything indicating it's got worn or bad teeth, but it has about 4500 miles on it. I'm about to hit the LBS, but was hoping I could get some feedback before I head out.
02-25-19, 01:53 PM
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How many miles does it take for your chain to "stretch" 1/8" (or more)? Cassette wear is caused by chain wear or by cumulative lots-of-chains wear.
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If you're not getting 6,000 miles on a decent cassette, you're doing something wrong. 10,000 miles is not exceptional.
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Seems a little low, but it depends on how you ride. If you live in flat area you might spend a lot of time in a narrow range of gears and you'll wear those out even if the 11 or 28 hardly get touched.
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