How to fit a road bike cassette?

How to fit a road bike cassette?

A fairly straightforward operation, fitting a cassette is within everyone's reach if you have the specific tools.

  • Time: 15 min
  • Level: Easy
  • Tools: Chain whip | Cassette tool (Shimano/Sram or Campagnolo depending on your cassette) | Torque wrench

Steps

First, remove the rear wheel, then take out the quick release.

  1. Hold the cassette in place with the chain whip to prevent it from turning

  2. Undo the central lock ring using the cassette tool.

  3. Remove the cassette from the freehub body.

  4. Clean and then grease the freehub body.
    Probikeshop tip: Take the opportunity to check the condition of the freehub body.

  5. Install the new cassette.
    Probikeshop tip: Note that the splines on the freehub body act as a guide to correctly position the sprockets.

  6. Finally, tighten the new central lock ring to the torque specified by the manufacturer

After a few rides, check the tightness of the cassette — it may still be settling into place.

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