|   Convert 13-26 to 11-30 8spd | ST
May 25, 2001 2:35 PM | | I have a 96 trek bike with an Shimano 8spd 105 drivetrain and an 600 rear deraileur. Lately, my friends have been taking me on rides that have lots of hills. Although I can climb with the gearing that I have now, I feel it would be easier on my knees if I have a higher gear than the 13-26. I looked at the 8 spd XT cassete, but I am not sure that it will work with deraileur. I don't want to spend alot of money to get a triple. What do I need in order to get the drive train to work with an XT11-30 cassete? |
| re: Convert 13-26 to 11-30 8spd | Spoke Wrench
May 25, 2001 6:23 PM | | In addition to the new cassette you will need a new, longer chain and a mountain bike rear derailleur. |
| re: Convert 13-26 to 11-30 8spd | Jethro Notbodine
May 25, 2001 8:38 PM | | Your derailer is speced for a 28 tooth max rear cog.Mine shifts a 30 just fine.Most will handle a few extra teeth with no problem,as specs are typically conservative to give manufacturers 'wiggle room'. You may have to fiddle with chain length and B tension adjustment. |
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