just fitted an new chain...

[sswiss]

predictably there is some skipping particularly on those more heavily used sprockets.

might just suck it up and get a new cheapish cassette; 7 speed, these on offer at CRC - any good, seem like good value, or any other heads up.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=38302

cheers
sswiss

 

[Andy B]

It's a basic entry level cassette, a bit heavy but it will work

If it's cheap & cheerful you're after that'll do nicely

 

[Raging_Bulls]

I bought the same one yesterday for one of my Sbikes. It had a nearly identical one (slightly different gearing, but the same looks and model number) for close to 20 years, and I really can't complain about that one. I think it has done somewhere between 20 and 30K miles, and I'm not even sure if it'll actually skip if I put a new chain on it.

No issues during shifting, even on powershifts.
I've applied a lot of force on it and it still runs straight, unlike some other cassettes that start wobbling when you let the bike freewheel.

 

[sswiss]

It's a basic entry level cassette, a bit heavy but it will work

If it's cheap & cheerful you're after that'll do nicely

just going on a 97 Hahanna - for some light trails and tow paths, lighter would be nicer, but not looking for silly money 'light' - any suggestions?

 

[rienster]

I bought something similar here:

http://www.bike-discount.de/shop/k411/a ... 11-28.html

Been happy with these for my commuter. Cheap and they do the job. Not sure how much their shipping is to the UK (free to NL for larger orders).

 

[Radoslaw]

That HG50 is one tough bastard. I've abused it for 2 years in my daily commuter/training/winter bike in really bad weather conditions. Cassette have done around 4-5k and still was fine, no chain skip (changed chain every half year). Would last much longer if not fact I've decided replace it to singlespeed cog.
Heavy, black finish isn't that nice but is darn strong. Probably outlast any lighter and more expensive cassetes on the market.

 

[sswiss]

That HG50 is one tough bastard.

sounds like what I need - if it's a bit weighty it might be an incentive for the rider to loose some

 

[medoramas]

That HG50 is one tough bastard.

sounds like what I need - if it's a bit weighty it might be an incentive for the rider to loose some

I'm not 100% sure, but I think that the cassette weight doesn't make a massive difference to how you feel your wheels, comparing to rims and tyres.
And I also found that the cheaper/heavier the cassette is, the longer it lasts

 

[dyna-ti]

Have to slap a few hands here and say chain checkers have been around for a long time.Buy one and use it.soon as the chain begins to wear replace it and you'll really increase the life of your drivetrain :?
I use the [near] cheapest chain available.Under a tenner i think the last one was[CRC sale stuff]

For some builds im happy to use the cheaper shimano 7 speed cassettes,i then add another sprocket to bring it up to 8.Sure it can mean youre getting 2x12 or an 11 then 12 but its a neat way of getting an 8 speed out of a 7

 

[feetabix]

I agree with the above.....park do a tool to check for chain stretch for buttons, it will soon pay for itself when you replace a wearing chain before it takes everything it touches with it to the big parts bin in the sky!.....