upgrade advice

[2clepto]

hiya,

this is my bikes setup

http://www4.merida-bikes.com/en_za/bike/2014/244/Road_Fitness/Ride Lite 91

will this cassette fit straight onto my bike?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-U...Cassettes_Freewheels_Cogs&hash=item33944fe279

i know i could google this, but would someone quickly mind informing me what the 12 - 25 number classification means on the ultegra cassette?

cheers mark

 

[MrWill]

It'll swap fine. But 7k on it lol, waste of money it's very well used.
12-25 is the size of the smallest and biggest cogs.

 

[2clepto]

It'll swap fine. But 7k on it lol, waste of money it's very well used.
12-25 is the size of the smallest and biggest cogs.

cheers mrwill. i didnt notice the 7k. what would be the limit to buying one 2nd mileage wise? thanks for the cassette info lol its obvious haha.

in your opinion, would i be better off in the long run switching to 10 speed, in terms of parts availability 2nd hand?

 

[AndyRM]

The 'limit' really depends on how well the cassette has been maintained. Personally, I'd not bother with second hand, unless it's near as damnit new. You can pick up a decent cassette for a tenner new.

 

[2clepto]

The 'limit' really depends on how well the cassette has been maintained. Personally, I'd not bother with second hand, unless it's near as damnit new. You can pick up a decent cassette for a tenner new.

thanks andy.

 

[vickster]

Is the old one worn out or do you want to change the gearing? Not sure if a cassette is an upgrade otherwise?

Especially with £11.50 postage from the US on something so used!

Less than the postage cost here http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shimano-tiagra-hg50-9-speed-road-cassette/rp-prod387

 

[boydj]

An upgrade to 10 speed will be expensive, since it would involve changing shifters and mechs - which does not seem likely for somebody looking at buying a second-hand cassette. New 9 speed cassettes will be cheap and available for a few years yet.

 

[2clepto]

thanks boyd much appreciated.