For context, this cassette has ~15,000 miles on it but has only been used with a waxed chain and the drivetrain has been kept clean the vast majority of the time. I have a second wheelset that I’m currently building so I can easily swap wheels to go between a road setup and an off road setup without removing and reinstalling tires.
I’m going to buy a second cassette for the second wheelset but is it time to replace this cassette also? Is there any significant wear on this cassette that I should be concerned about?
by FreshInvestigator679
11 Comments
If it still works, keep using it. Once it starts skipping it’s toast
Some of the teeth look to be super worn. Time to replace. I change my cassette every other chain change.
It’s not too bad, but wouldn’t be surprised if chain starts skipping after a few rides. You could just buy a replacement to have it handy. Depends on how long your rides are. Would suck to go for a 100k ride and it starts skipping halfway.
If it’s still working without fault and your keeping the bike , get a new cassette in but keep using that one till it starts skipping.
Yes, if not only to go with the E 13 cassettes
i’ve never tried wax. That sounds complicated and labor intensive. Rock ‘n’ roll gold for me. i Wipe chain after every ride, or try to, and Reapply every 3-4 rides or when it makes noise.
This is a great tool to keep in your tool box.
https://preview.redd.it/7xy4mdz25gag1.jpeg?width=250&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3720fbd4dd875d917034d4c1ad5e260b9e30786d
it takes the guess work out of diagnosing
Probably gonna skip on the 2nd and 3rd cog with a new chain.
Cassettes used with waxed chains will last forever almost all the time.
Do you live somewhere flat? How can assure cassette last so long? Is wax really that good?
15k? Let’s see the Strava.