Cassette question

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[Steve Austin]

I reckon Shimano cassettes shift better, so i would stick with them. Sram cassettes are ok, but the shifting is sloppy

I've recently changed to KMC chains, which are proving good enough for me. They come with a 'missing link', which works better than the sram link ime

 

[longers]

Thanks Steve. If I get an 8-speed KMC chain with a link, is it going to be the right length, or does this depend on the bike?

Any other opinions?

to change the cassette, do I need anything more than the right tools and a new cassette?

Oh, one other thing -would I notice much of a difference going from 32 to 30 on the biggun?

I think:-

i) The chain will need to be shortened to the correct length. (Run chain round biggest sprocket and largest chain ring and add one complete link - not running chain through derailleur).

ii) No.

ii) I don't think so.