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[Closed] replacement 8speed cassette

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I'm looking to replace a Shimano HG50 8-spd 13-26 with an 8spd MTB cassette with lower gears but not sure which one to get. The chain is a KMC Z-51 and in very good condition
Any ideas?
Thanks


 
Posted : 16/02/2014 11:50 pm
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Whatever ratio you want (bigger than 26 of course) presuming your mech can cope.


 
Posted : 16/02/2014 11:57 pm
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I've got an 8 speed SRAM cassette at home, never used. I'll check the ratio for you if you want.


 
Posted : 17/02/2014 9:15 am
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Al - it's a Shimano 2300 rear mech. Will it have enough "reach" to move it up bigger cog?


 
Posted : 17/02/2014 9:34 am
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SS cage should go up to 28 I think, GS bigger.

Info will be online, you can google.


 
Posted : 17/02/2014 3:05 pm
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Thanks Al


 
Posted : 17/02/2014 3:19 pm