casettes
03-07-12 | 08:00 AM
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i neeed to get a new freewheel that holds 8 cogs. can anyone tell me what the heck is up with SRAM ? i think its a brand. are they shimano compatible should i mix shimano with Sram ? are the SRAM components any good compared to the XT and \or LX.?
03-07-12 | 08:16 AM
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Cassettes and freewheels are 2 completely different things, and require different types of wheels.
Can you be more clear about exactly what you have, and what you want ?
Here's an explanation of the differences:
https://sheldonbrown.com/free-k7.html
Can you be more clear about exactly what you have, and what you want ?
Here's an explanation of the differences:
https://sheldonbrown.com/free-k7.html
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03-07-12 | 09:59 AM
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Cassettes and freewheels are NOT the same. Which one do you need?
I buy cassettes based on cost, weight, and gearing (not in that order) and for 7 and 8-speed SRAM makes what I want. Haven't bought a new Shimano cassette in a while.
Cassettes and freewheels are NOT the same. Which one do you need?
I buy cassettes based on cost, weight, and gearing (not in that order) and for 7 and 8-speed SRAM makes what I want. Haven't bought a new Shimano cassette in a while.
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