bikeman66
Senior Member
- Location
- Isle of Wight
Hi all,
I have just replaced the original Sunrace 11-25, 9 speed cassette on my bike with a Shimano HG 80 11-28 (also 9 speed).
I have tightened the lock ring to the specified torque but there is still noticeable free play in the cassette. Only the 11 tooth sprocket is totally free of play, as it is locked in place directly by the lock ring. The other sprockets have about 1mm of side to side play. I don't seem to remember the old cassette having this issue, so was wondering if a small amount of play is acceptable or even normal? If it is not acceptable, is there an after market spacer I could fit?
The freehub body is a Sunrace unit, so compatability with Shimano might be the issue, although the new cassette fits well on the splines.
Appreciate hearing what you guys think about this. Thanks in advance.
I have just replaced the original Sunrace 11-25, 9 speed cassette on my bike with a Shimano HG 80 11-28 (also 9 speed).
I have tightened the lock ring to the specified torque but there is still noticeable free play in the cassette. Only the 11 tooth sprocket is totally free of play, as it is locked in place directly by the lock ring. The other sprockets have about 1mm of side to side play. I don't seem to remember the old cassette having this issue, so was wondering if a small amount of play is acceptable or even normal? If it is not acceptable, is there an after market spacer I could fit?
The freehub body is a Sunrace unit, so compatability with Shimano might be the issue, although the new cassette fits well on the splines.
Appreciate hearing what you guys think about this. Thanks in advance.