Hi All
Im new to mountain biking and inherited this bike , I was cleaning it the other day and so much gunk came out the rear cassette , is it time for a new one.
by No_Style4621
Hi All
Im new to mountain biking and inherited this bike , I was cleaning it the other day and so much gunk came out the rear cassette , is it time for a new one.
by No_Style4621
6 Comments
Get some degreaser
Impossible to tell visually. You can gauge if new sprockets and/or chain are needed with methods under “measuring chain wear” on this page [https://sheldonbrown.com/chain-wear.html](https://sheldonbrown.com/chain-wear.html)
You can tell if a cassette is worn out by how well it works. If it doesn’t skip, miss shifts, or make a horrible noise, then it’s probably fine.
Install a new chain. Of the chain slips then there is a great possibility you need a new cassette.
I’d get your chain checked for stretch first. If new chain is required get a new chain. If new chain slips and won’t shift properly, then yeah, probs new cassette too. But looks pretty good tbh. Just needs a good clean, chain too i’d say.
I’ve seen some cassettes come through that are literally spikes. That’s what happens when you ride a stretched chain for basically ever 🤣
Maybe invest in some good chain cleaner/lube/wax etc for your riding conditions.
There’s heaps out there and if you ask 10 people you’ll get 12 different answers to what is the best one.
It is time to clean your bike