Change rear cassette

[Goobs]

I am considering changing the rear 8 speed 12/25 Shimano cassette on my hybrid to something that will help me get up steep hills when carrying load.

All I know is the chainset is Shimano 2300 and the bike is a Ridgeback Flight 01 (2010).

Ideally I'd like to change it to a 12/32 but not sure if the HG number matters or not.
E.g. HG50 or HG41 etc.
Ebay is full of HG42 12/32 Hybrid MTB cogs. I don't know what my bike uses.

Can I put a HG41 cassette on a bike that is using a HG50 chain ?

 

[cyberknight]

if its standard 2300 rear mceh the max you can get according to the blurb is 26 tooth but i have heard of people running a 28 with no problem, another option is smaller chain rings

 

[Goobs]

Thats what I saw too - I wil have to double check what they fitted to it when I get home. The online info is pretty scant for a 4 year old bike.

 

[Goobs]

http://www.thebikelist.co.uk/ridgeback/flight-01-2010

According to that it is Sora and the chain ring is limited to 30 minimum

http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/products/road/2300.html

I might try a 28 but not sure its worth it from a 25 ?

 

[Smokin Joe]

http://www.thebikelist.co.uk/ridgeback/flight-01-2010

According to that it is Sora and the chain ring is limited to 30 minimum

http://bike.shimano.com/publish/content/global_cycle/en/us/index/products/road/2300.html

I might try a 28 but not sure its worth it from a 25 ?

Three extra teeth on a rear sprocket will make a big difference.

 

[Goobs]

Thanks Smokin - I'll keep an eye out for a cheapie on fleabay to try it