Cassette advice for Fred Whitton

[Milzy]

hey guys,

I’m toying with the idea of buying a 34 cassette. I’ve heard you can get SRAM 36t compatable to the road bike. I under I’ll need a medium cage mech and new chain or add links. Where can I buy a 36 from?

 

[SpokeyDokey]

10 speed 36T SRAM on wiggle:

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/sram-pg1030-10-speed-cassette/

 

[phantasmagoriana]

Loads of places sell them - I got one (11sp) from Amazon, which I've used with a 5800 medium cage rear mech. Just search for "SRAM 11-36 cassette".

 

[Milzy]

https://www.tweekscycles.com/Produc...EuUdC9MyS9fejGiU6oBoCR4MQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds


I need 11 speed

 

[roadrash]

here you go....third one down

https://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/62196/SRAM_Power_Glide_1170_Cassette

 

[PK99]

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[Milzy]

here you go....third one down

https://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk/product/62196/SRAM_Power_Glide_1170_Cassette

So a medium cage mech would be ok?

 

[roadrash]

I have no idea, give winstanlys a ring ive found them to be helpful in the past when ive called in , only a mile away from me

 

[Milzy]

The problem is swapping out bits back and fourth. I might just try to manage with a 32t.

 

[huwsparky]

The problem is swapping out bits back and fourth. I might just try to manage with a 32t.

If you have a 32t and a compact chainset that's a pretty good combo IMO, don't bother spending any more money. I'd say about 70% at least will be walking Hardknott and Wrynose anyway so if you do have to get off you certainly won't be on your own.

 

[Milzy]

If you have a 32t and a compact chainset that's a pretty good combo IMO, don't bother spending any more money. I'd say about 70% at least will be walking Hardknott and Wrynose anyway so if you do have to get off you certainly won't be on your own.

lol no way am I getting off.

 

[huwsparky]

lol no way am I getting off.

It's not a matter of choice to those that do I'm afraid!

 

[SpokeyDokey]

lol no way am I getting off.

The last twisty stretch at the top of Hardknott is very steep. If you were seriously contemplating a 36 cassette then you might struggle with a 32 out back.

FWIW I don't think I could do it even with 32 x 36.

Pretty sure the medium cage GS RD won't cope with a 36 cassette and 50/34 - not an expert on these things though.

 

[Specialeyes]

You might need a Wolf Tooth Road Link to, to make it work.

 

[Leodis]

I am sticking with the 34/29 for the Fred, I can't justify the extra £250+ for a new campag rear mech, cassette and chain for one climb.