I had a free service at a festival last summer and the bloke said I should replace my cassette as it’s very worn and likely to break my chain at any moment. He wasn’t after any money and said he couldn’t do the work so I think it was said with best intentions however I didn’t and have cycled probably over 500 miles since with no issue.
Anyway I’m going on a longer trip in a different country soon and am wondering if that’s something that should be done or if he was just super cautious?
Needs a clean I know!
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by PsychologicalTax1614
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Needs to be replace now, especially as you’re going on a long trip soon.
There are two reasons I will replace a cassette:
Chain is jumping, or
> I’m going on a longer trip in a different country soon
Replace it now – trust me.
I’m wondering if you use degreaser to clean your drivetrain or just hit it with lube? Your drivetrain will last longer if it is cleaner
How do you even get it that dirty, you should clean your cassette every week at least and use decent lube so dirt wouldn’t pile on it like this