Road Bike Cassette On Mountain Bike

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Road bike cassette on mountain bike. For example most common road bike cassettes have ranges such as 11 25 11 28 11 30 and 11 32 all of which are made by shimano and sram the two largest cycling component makers. Road typically has a smaller range. It is about the range capacity of the derailleur. Yes the mount on the freehub is compatible.

Where a mountain will typically come with a medium or long cage derailleur. A road bike will typically come with a short cage derailleur. The best aspect of the cassette is the smooth transition of gears as well as quiet coasting. Road bike cassettes will have smaller sprockets with a smaller jump between the teeth sizes when compared to mountain bike cassettes.

The largest sprocket on a road bike cassette is generally smaller than those on mountain bikes providing smaller jumps between gears. Some of the ideal sprocket ranges for mountain bikes are 11 32 11 34 and 11 36. There s another cog system called a freewheel and the procedures in this video. Global cycling network 671 108 views.

Calvin demonstrates how to remove and install cassette cogs and choose the correct lockring tool. Most road bikes will come with 11 12 or 13 teeth on the smallest sprocket and then will have anywhere between 21 and 32 teeth on the largest sprocket. Road bike cassettes can be found in a massive range of sizes but they have a rear cassette with very little difference between the sprockets. Is also works with shimano and sram chains while providing light and stiff features for efficiency and the much needed accuracy.

Most road bike cassettes have an 11 12 or 13 tooth smallest sprocket then between 21 and 32 teeth on the largest sprocket.