I have a Rockhopper mountain bike (which seems to be a 2006 model per feedback I received here already) which is currently 8 speed. I just put it on a Direto trainer. I have not plugged it in or anything yet but I did a brief test ride. I'm shocked at how quiet and smooth it is shifting gears. As an aside, maybe it's just because I tried it only briefly but the resistance is not as high as I was expecting.
The issue is that it feels like the cassette is maybe slightly misaligned. It makes a consistent, low thumping sound/vibration from the cassette. I'm assuming this is not normal. From what I've read the Direto is compatible with 9/10/11 speed but I've also read that those with 8 speed bikes have made it work. I installed my 8 speed cassette with the two spacers included with the Direto--the flat skinny circles that go behind the largest cog. Would adding more resolve this possible issue?
The issue is that it feels like the cassette is maybe slightly misaligned. It makes a consistent, low thumping sound/vibration from the cassette. I'm assuming this is not normal. From what I've read the Direto is compatible with 9/10/11 speed but I've also read that those with 8 speed bikes have made it work. I installed my 8 speed cassette with the two spacers included with the Direto--the flat skinny circles that go behind the largest cog. Would adding more resolve this possible issue?
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