Hi,
I've got a 2007 Iron Horse Transit 3.0 which I'm pretty fond of. I'm a big chap and back towards the end of last year I was having problems with spokes going front and back so decided it was time (I've had the bike since new) to invest in some new wheels. I went to my LBS who suggested a Shimano FH-T780 for the rear hub (for the extra strength) which has done me well.
Aside from the wheels, everything is as factory-fitted and starting to get a bit creaky. Now I'm taking the commuting more seriously I figured it might be time to start planning a bit of an overhaul of a few components (especially the ones that have taken a battering this winter) once the weather breaks: a bit of a treat for the old girl. Specifically, the rear cassette and the derailleurs, but the bottom bracket is also on the cards.
The technical specs for the FH-T780 tell me I should be running with a 10-speed cassette rather than the 8-speed I have. They suggest a CS-M771 (11-34). That then takes me to a suggested replacement for the rear derailleur of an RD-M773.
Before I batter on and spend all my cash, is this change of cassette from 8 to 10 a sensible move or am I asking for trouble on this bike? Is there another way?
I know I'm going to have to swap out the shifters as well if I change the derailleurs. Presumably, also the crankset. The cost is fair adding up so I want to make sure I'm not throwing money away.
Thanks
Joe
I've got a 2007 Iron Horse Transit 3.0 which I'm pretty fond of. I'm a big chap and back towards the end of last year I was having problems with spokes going front and back so decided it was time (I've had the bike since new) to invest in some new wheels. I went to my LBS who suggested a Shimano FH-T780 for the rear hub (for the extra strength) which has done me well.
Aside from the wheels, everything is as factory-fitted and starting to get a bit creaky. Now I'm taking the commuting more seriously I figured it might be time to start planning a bit of an overhaul of a few components (especially the ones that have taken a battering this winter) once the weather breaks: a bit of a treat for the old girl. Specifically, the rear cassette and the derailleurs, but the bottom bracket is also on the cards.
The technical specs for the FH-T780 tell me I should be running with a 10-speed cassette rather than the 8-speed I have. They suggest a CS-M771 (11-34). That then takes me to a suggested replacement for the rear derailleur of an RD-M773.
Before I batter on and spend all my cash, is this change of cassette from 8 to 10 a sensible move or am I asking for trouble on this bike? Is there another way?
I know I'm going to have to swap out the shifters as well if I change the derailleurs. Presumably, also the crankset. The cost is fair adding up so I want to make sure I'm not throwing money away.
Thanks
Joe