Drivetrain questions...
03-21-07, 11:38 AM
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Drivetrain questions...
My chain is old and worn as is my rear cassette. My derailleur is SRAM 7.0 9 speed. My bike is a BikeE RX and I need 3 lengths of chain to build the 2 chains on the bike. Here are my questions:
Are SRAM and Shimano interchangeable? Do I need to stay with all SRAM?
There are various price levels of 9 speed chain - if I don't care too much about weight, does it matter which one I buy? I don't want junk that will wear out fast, but if I can exchange weight for savings I will. With so much chain, should I care more about weight?
When I replace the chains and cassette, should I also change the cogs on the derailleur? The bike is about 7 or 8 years old and seems to have a lot of miles. Should I just replace the derailleur? I have new wheels with Hone hubs - should I/can I use a Hone derailleur?
Thanks for any tips on how best to do this job.
Mike.
Are SRAM and Shimano interchangeable? Do I need to stay with all SRAM?
There are various price levels of 9 speed chain - if I don't care too much about weight, does it matter which one I buy? I don't want junk that will wear out fast, but if I can exchange weight for savings I will. With so much chain, should I care more about weight?
When I replace the chains and cassette, should I also change the cogs on the derailleur? The bike is about 7 or 8 years old and seems to have a lot of miles. Should I just replace the derailleur? I have new wheels with Hone hubs - should I/can I use a Hone derailleur?
Thanks for any tips on how best to do this job.
Mike.
03-21-07, 11:53 AM
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Others hear will disagree with me but I truely believe you'll achieve optimal shifting if you match your rear cassette brand with the chain.
Shimano/Shimano
Sram/Sram
Buy a chain thats one level down from the top. you'll save some money but while getting a long service life chain.
My philosophy with chains and cassettes holds true for shifters and derailleurs. For optimal shifting quality do not mix and match brands. Some will tell tell it can be done and I know it has but your opening yourself up to potential problems.
Jim
Shimano/Shimano
Sram/Sram
Buy a chain thats one level down from the top. you'll save some money but while getting a long service life chain.
My philosophy with chains and cassettes holds true for shifters and derailleurs. For optimal shifting quality do not mix and match brands. Some will tell tell it can be done and I know it has but your opening yourself up to potential problems.
Jim
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Originally Posted by Gerdz
My chain is old and worn as is my rear cassette. My derailleur is SRAM 7.0 9 speed. My bike is a BikeE RX and I need 3 lengths of chain to build the 2 chains on the bike. Here are my questions:
Are SRAM and Shimano interchangeable? Do I need to stay with all SRAM?
Are SRAM and Shimano interchangeable? Do I need to stay with all SRAM?
Originally Posted by Gerdz
There are various price levels of 9 speed chain - if I don't care too much about weight, does it matter which one I buy? I don't want junk that will wear out fast, but if I can exchange weight for savings I will. With so much chain, should I care more about weight?
Originally Posted by Gerdz
When I replace the chains and cassette, should I also change the cogs on the derailleur?
Originally Posted by Gerdz
The bike is about 7 or 8 years old and seems to have a lot of miles. Should I just replace the derailleur? I have new wheels with Hone hubs - should I/can I use a Hone derailleur?
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