Cassette Question

[hilly10]

After some advice from the more knowledgeable on here

I have purchased some new wheels for the Summer is it policy to use the same Cassette that is on now swapping between wheels as opposing to use a new one with the new wheels. I thought it would be better to use the same mechanics so as to keep even wear.. The originals have only done 800 miles

[Matt_N]

Yeh swap the existing cassette onto your new wheels, should be fine, you can normally change the chain once then wear it out again before a cassette requires replacing although this is dependent on how ou keep the driveline clean and lubed.

[hilly10]

Cheers Matt. I thought as much

[yellowjack]

Or get a new chain and cassette for the new wheels, and use a Wippermann Connex quick link. Wrap the chain around the cassette on the spare set of wheels when not in use, and you will have tool-free swapping of wheelsets. No need to drag out the chain whip and cassette tool when you want to switch between your summer and winter wheels.

It's not much of an extra cost, either, as you'll have to buy a new cassette and chain at some point anyway...

[hilly10]

Thanks for that good idea.