Oops I've ordered the wrong item.

[Andy84]

Hi Guys,

Sorry, in need of more advice!

During the week I placed on order for a new chain & cassette for my Tricross.

To avoid any problems, I thought I would order the exact same parts as listed as being on my bike.

I got the chain part correct (Shimano HG73, 9-speed)

However, I made a bit of a mistake with the cassette, I should have ordered a 'Shimano HG50, 9-speed, 11-32 tooth range', however I ordered a 'Shimano HG50 8 Speed Cassette - 11-32'.

I know the obvious (that I've lost three gears), but will the cassette be compatible with my rear wheel & the 'Shimano Tiagra, 9-speed STI' shifters?

I'm sure the sensible thing to do would be to send it back, but as it''s my first day off in a few weeks, was quite looking forward to doing this today.

Any advice / replies greatly appreciated.

Andy

 

[PatrickPending]

send it back and get the right bit!

it will fit on your wheel but won't be compatible with your shifters

 

[ASC1951]

It won't just be one less gear, Andy. A 9 speed block gets more gears in the same distance, so the spacing is different. I think the block will fit on the splines perfectly well, but if you are using STI shifters the indexing won't work properly. [This would be the case with my Campag set-up, anyway.]

I would swallow my disappointment and send it back.

[Oops. Arrived at the same time as PP's.]

 

[P.H]

If you want to ride today, send it back for a refund (CRC are good with them) and get yourself down to a bike shop, it's a common enough part and you're spoilt for choice in Croydon! Also note the SRAM cassettes fit just as well, may be a bit cheaper and seem to last me longer.