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[Closed] Replacing the 42T ring on an XX1 cassette

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Has anyone done it? Was it difficult? Where did you source a replacement 42T cog from? Does it cause any issues having a part worn cassette and a new 42T ring?
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Posted : 22/02/2017 10:50 am
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AFAIK the cassette is all one piece, at least it's not meant to come apart. I doubt you'd find a spare cog either.


 
Posted : 22/02/2017 11:45 am
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Someone somewhere makes a replacement and includes instructions. Try all the usual suspects eg wolftooth etc. Can't remember who


 
Posted : 22/02/2017 11:47 am
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AFAIK the cassette is all one piece, at least it's not meant to come apart

I thought when they came out to allay peoples concerns over the alloy top cog SRAM said they could be replaced?


 
Posted : 22/02/2017 11:48 am
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[url= http://www.pinkbike.com/news/oneup-44-tooth-x-cog-review-2015.html ]here[/url]


 
Posted : 22/02/2017 11:54 am
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Dang, your(sic) quick!!


 
Posted : 22/02/2017 11:56 am
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I fitted a one up 44t new when I got my cassette as I wanted more range..

It's reasonably easy to do if you are patient.. It just took a while to do..

Follow the instructions on one ups site, take your time and just keep tapping around each pin and it eventually goes on nicely!


 
Posted : 22/02/2017 11:59 am
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Thanks for the links folks, must admit I was being a bit lazy and a quick google would have probably given me the same info.

Considering the price of these cogs/rings, you'll probably be better off with a new cassette.

Hmm you may be right, $90 = £90 I guess by the time I take shipping and customs into account.
Wonder if Works components have one in the pipeline.


 
Posted : 22/02/2017 12:02 pm
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If you buy from One Up they have an International/UK Wharehouse site so there's no customs/duty etc to pay.
CRC do them too if you have a discount code 😉
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/oneup-components-sram-x-cog-expander-sprocket/rp-prod141745


 
Posted : 22/02/2017 1:42 pm
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New chain and it's slipping? If so, round chainsaw file and reprofile the teeth. 4 chains on a Hope T-Rex when I was 10 speed, and 4 chains on an M8000 11-42t and counting.


 
Posted : 22/02/2017 1:59 pm
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Been there done that.

I got a wolftooth one from Chris @ Leveret (importers) for £74. (nit cheap, but a LOT cheaper than a new cassette)

Changing it is a 2 min job once you've got the cassette off - the only thing to watch is that there's one wide pin on the big lump, and one matching big hole on the new cog to align with it.

I got just under 2 years of all year Peaks riding out of the SRAM 42T. The Wolftooth one is now just over a year old, and so far seems fine.


 
Posted : 22/02/2017 2:38 pm
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I think I'd just get one of the cheaper SRAM 11 speed cassettes instead and huff a bit over the minor weight increase


 
Posted : 22/02/2017 3:03 pm