10 speed rear cassette options

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10 speed rear cassette options
wildc4rd
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I have an 11-36 on the back of my 29er at the moment, with a 34 on the front. This covers most XC duties, but I have an endurance event coming up, and the 29er hardtail is probably best suited to it. It could do with a new chain and cassette anyway, what options are there heading towards 11-40 now? (Ideally without changing the mech as well)

Posted 7 years ago

Davesport
Full Member

Sunrace do a 10 speed cassette. 40T I think. Mech compatability ?

Posted 7 years ago

mikewsmith
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40t rear expander, drop the cog out and see how the mech goes, if it’s tight then the one up rad cage is the other part needed.

Posted 7 years ago

jamesfts
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That mech should be fine*, as said options are either an expander and optional 16t or a complete cassette from someone like Sunrace.

As you’re needing a cassette anyway I’d go for the latter option, I think Sunrace do 2 versions (cheaper/heavier and more expensive/lighter) and unto a 42t.

*I run a 42 on medium cage XT without any trouble though can sometimes depend on frame design

Posted 7 years ago

kayak23
Full Member

Sunrace are excellent..I have 3.

Posted 7 years ago

wildc4rd
Free Member

Righto, cheers all! My LBS has provided an 11-42 Sunrace and new chain, I’m just hoping now the derailleur will be OK!

Posted 7 years ago

wildc4rd
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Sorted, works perfectly (though there is no more room on the b-screw, lol) Thanks all!

Posted 7 years ago

kayak23
Full Member

They look lush in black with the red spider too.

Posted 7 years ago

wildc4rd
Free Member

Indeed, its a nice bit of machine work actually.

Posted 7 years ago

kayak23
Full Member

It really is. I was surprised just how nice it looked for the money when I got one.

Posted 7 years ago