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@radbikebro - I'm just wondering if you've cross-threaded the cassette onto the freehub (easy to do, especially if you are struggling with tool engagement) so it is not fully on which is why it is sitting too far out and rubbing on your frame.


 
Posted : 28/10/2024 4:59 pm
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but how do you do stop the freehub rotating when unscrewing the adapter

Good point, I haven't had to take the adaptor off yet. I've had a look at my one. There is the lock ring that holds the cassette on, by removing that you then expose a toothed section in the adaptor which allows it to be unscrewed. The freehub would need clamping in some way. You could still use the chain whip on the cassette to give you something to turn against. It's not ideal though


 
Posted : 28/10/2024 5:28 pm
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I never thought I’d use a 52 but if it’s really steep it helps


 
Posted : 28/10/2024 5:43 pm
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OK, now I get it - the MX9 has a completely different fitting mechanism to their previous XD ones (e.g. MX8).


 
Posted : 28/10/2024 6:12 pm
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I’m on 10-46t with a 28t ring on two of my MTBs (30t on my lighter, short-travel bike), and it’s just about adequate for riding in the hills. And I’m in reasonably good shape FWIW.

Where did you get the 10-46t cassette from?


 
Posted : 28/10/2024 10:37 pm
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If anyone had one of those Sunrace adapters stuck on their freehub and wants some a cheap, unused cassette to fit there's one in the classifieds now.


 
Posted : 29/10/2024 9:55 am
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Yeah I'll have it off you 🙂

Can't work out how to message via the advert or your profile, assume site still borked?


 
Posted : 29/10/2024 10:10 am
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@chakaping - probably, never the easiest with this! Drop me a message and we'll sort it out


 
Posted : 29/10/2024 10:21 am
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OK cheers, I've written that down if you wanna delete it now


 
Posted : 29/10/2024 10:31 am
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