How To Replace Your Cassette

How To Replace Your Cassette | MTB Tech

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Replacing your Cassette is not as difficult as you might think, show shows you how.
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You may just want to clean and rehaul your whole cassette or you might be replacing it because its tired and worn out. Scott shows you that what seems like a difficult job is actually quite straight forward. Remember - if you are replacing your cassette it is usually time for a new chain and maybe front chain ring too!
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@Fraser365 8 жыл бұрын

Still struggling to change the cassette in my Sony Walkman.

@JohnHarris-ri4ev 11 ай бұрын

Hope you found help bro

@riggermortisfpv526 8 жыл бұрын

Great video as always, but might I suggest a follow up video dealing with drivetrain capacity and derailleur interaction for those people out there putting together custom drive trains or replacing parts of the drivetrain that will increase or decrease the drivetrain capacity, as I think it would be helpful.

@leocastro4608 7 жыл бұрын

Damn it Scotty! It's not as easy as you make it seem! Now I'm pretty sure I broke my whip and I have a tire mark on my face

@mjojrjr6231 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, I'll be doing mine soon🤣😂

@jaycesun 8 жыл бұрын

Best video yet Scottie, keep up the good work!

@topazgaming3756 5 жыл бұрын

My 1st to the 3rd cassette is broken i need to replace it Thank you for teaching me how to remove the cassette Usefull channel for MTB

@karelsplitek6428 8 жыл бұрын

the fenix3 hypnotized me throughout whole video since I've got them for few weeks and totally love them! :) and the presentation was also pretty good ;)

@gerraldsollie220 8 жыл бұрын

very nice video's on this channel! i watch them always. for me it is easy to follow and I'm from the netherlands. nice work boys!

@davewalsh8278 8 жыл бұрын

You looked glad to be finished with that in the last frame Scott :)

@Bill97070 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, your instructions are a big help. Now I'm on to replace a spoke and need to take off the cassette to get to it.

@adamcrookedsmile 5 жыл бұрын

great stuff, this video unblocked my meching when the sprockets were really stuck.

@Mc4air 8 жыл бұрын

That was really helpful!

@edog1955 6 жыл бұрын

Done!! Thank you very much!!

@paulkricorian2805 3 жыл бұрын

Well done Scotty. Could you add a video on determining the max rotor disc size that can be put on the bike? when there is no manual? (Used bike, later model, no manual.)

@tannerhickman5107 8 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@mihaianitan135 8 жыл бұрын

Good job Scott:)) 👍🏿👍🏿

@coltonwheeler6926 8 жыл бұрын

I love your guys vids

@scottcampbell4351 8 жыл бұрын

Do you think marc would be happy that u were using his medieval wepon

@Manifestings 3 жыл бұрын

Nice one dude...💪🏻💪🏻

@nickhepler533 7 жыл бұрын

Does the position of each cog matter when putting them back on the hub? If so, how do you line up the cogs properly?

@andrewingles 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for the instructional video! I've just replaced my cassette, but my rear wheel is now a bit loose/wobbly when put back on and fully tightened... hub, disc brakes, etc all seem to be sitting well and in the right spot. Any ideas what I may have done wrong? eg tightened the cassette too much? thanks again.

@adamkostan1582 4 жыл бұрын

Thx 4 that video-keep them coming Thumb up n sub. Keepee gd work

@sarcasmisthelowest 5 жыл бұрын

And now for the hard part. Explaining to my wife I’m getting the new Magic crossrides and your getting my old Quando’s.

@musicdudebudda 8 жыл бұрын

Scotts doing well

@Davide_sd 8 жыл бұрын

Nice video!!! You need to fix the disc rubbing though. :D

@Rminder 8 жыл бұрын

+Global Mountain Bike Network Nice how-to video, thanks! Is it a Fénix 3 on your wrist? What is your experience during a ride with it?

@marklangley217 8 жыл бұрын

I guess the only other point to make is that some brands of alloy free hub splines can get badly indented by the sprockets, especially the cheaper, non - ganged sprockets. They'll need more than a tap to get off. I found plastic tyre levers work well to prize them off without damage. I then bought a better cassette!

@xGamer-po7ps 8 жыл бұрын

V helpful ty

@F1neW1ne 8 жыл бұрын

Is it safe to go without a torque wrench for this job and just guess on the tightness?

@nordiga 8 жыл бұрын

Very nice vedeo!

@jacoburrea8104 8 жыл бұрын

Hey, can you guys add a video about choosing safety gear?

@ReaperRed55 7 жыл бұрын

My dads mountain bike cassette skips it's gears (especially on the biggest ring) and it has a loose wobble to it,do u have an idea what is going on or if I should just replace the whole cassette? thanks for your help.

@user5682 2 жыл бұрын

I got a Sram NX Eagle 1x12 speed cassette that is pretty worn out and Im planning on changing it soon. Im wondering if i should also change the one-by front ring or is that not neccesary and what about the jolleywheels? I got a hard time seeing if the other parts are worn out. I'll gladly take any advice I could get as Im going to take part in a big race soon :)! Thanks in advance.

@Alexisbbac2266 8 жыл бұрын

although I does not understand what you say , because I'm french . I love your video with us watching all your videos , continue to make her. Google traduction

@Germanaugustomorales 3 жыл бұрын

awesome, thanks

@adammcallister5047 8 жыл бұрын

You mentioned using disc brake cleaner to wipe down and clean some parts. When do I use disc brake cleaner, and when do I use degreaser?

@CreamyBone 8 жыл бұрын

Ouch... you oriented the spanner incorrectly (1:37) - The lower jaw doesn't deal with torque very well in that direction ;)

@edog1955 6 жыл бұрын

I noticed that too....my old shop teacher from 1969 would have been cross!

@VinnyHotsauce 4 жыл бұрын

I learned something. Thanks!

@mattscantlebury4566 8 жыл бұрын

are free hubs universal ? I have a 2 x 10 and looking to upgrade to the new slx 1 x 11 would it be a direct swap ??

@how8765 8 жыл бұрын

That's funny, I just did this yesterday!

@eduardocouto8757 8 жыл бұрын

Scott now got his hands on Marc's medieval tools

@JeremiahBradshaw 8 жыл бұрын

Random off topic question: is that a fenix 3 on your wrist? How do you like it?

@iskopeta8108 2 жыл бұрын

do i need to change also the derailleur if i replace the cassete sprocket? thanks.

@wallacedavidg 8 жыл бұрын

At what point do you decide to take it to the shop? I broke a spoke on the rear wheel and was about to attempt to replace it by myself. The shop told me they would replace the spoke and true the wheel all for less than $25. It was a no brainer - let the professional do the job.

@gabrielmesaric253 8 жыл бұрын

+David Wallace you have all the tutorials here on youtube. it takes them 5 min to do that and they charge it to much.

@Oshawott5 8 жыл бұрын

+gabriel mesaric what if you don't have a truing stand? they cost a fair bit, at least $35/40

@wallacedavidg 8 жыл бұрын

+gabriel mesaric It wasn't the complexity of the job. I realized I'd have to remove the cassette to retread the spoke. I needed a few tools and at that point I went for the easy and less expensive solution with the bonus of getting the wheel trued correctly.

@dingusmagee3326 8 жыл бұрын

+David Wallace replacing a spoke can seem daunting at first, but trust me, after you learn the basics it is quite easy. My first suggestion would be buying a very basic comprehensive tool kit, this will come with several bicycle specific tools that will allow you to do many repairs yourself that you would otherwise pay exorbitant shop fees for and have to wait for the shop to perform. In my case, there is at least a 48hr turn around for something as basic as replacing a spoke and truing a wheel. The Spin Doctor basic tool kit is on sale at Performance Bike for $50, which would pay for itself rather quickly. This will include the cassette lockring socket and chain whip that you see in this video. It also includes a bottom bracket wrench, a chain breaker, a spoke wrench, and various other useful tools. Another thing you should always have in your tool kit, is several spokes in the length required for your wheels. Breaking spokes is a common occurrence, and if you have to pay $25 each time you break one that will add up very quick. You can buy these online for ~$1-2 each. Also, if you want to keep your wheels straight for longer, just check your wheel for loose spokes every 2-3 rides. If any spoke feels noticeably looser than the others, just give them a couple turns to even the tension out. It seems like a no brainer, but it really helps. So for less than $60, you can have all the tools and parts you need to avoid having to wait for a shop to perform such trivial repairs. Sorry for the long winded reply, but I hope this helps.

@wallacedavidg 8 жыл бұрын

+Dingus “dingusmagee” Magee I was lucky in one regard. I was able to pick up the wheel in about 4 hours. The only tool I don't have is the one to remove the cassette. I was actually looking forward to truing the wheel. With the broken spoke the rear wheel had about 0.5 in (1.27 cm) lateral deflection and close to zero radial deflection. While I don't have a wheel truing guide I thought I could get it pretty close 1/16 in (0.15 cm) by taking my time. I enjoy working on my bike (Trek Fuel EX8) and I think the GMBN tutorials are very useful.

@josephbrown2058 3 жыл бұрын

Is it normal for the nut cap to "strip" upon tightening? After I had put the cassette back together and put barely any force upon tightening and it seems that it makes a gritty sound and then with a touch more face spins back to loose. Thinking the last shop that did the repair stripped it and now I am going to be stuck replacing the red cap piece??? shimano xt This is my 1st time doing the repair and it seems simple/straight forward. Will I even be able to buy a new cap piece without an entire cassette etc? super whack

@lancesicat9004 8 жыл бұрын

Can you compare between an mtb disc brake vs. mtb rim brake

@carsonbrockwell8747 8 жыл бұрын

Only Marc is allowed to use that chain whip...

@gmbn 8 жыл бұрын

+CA MTB we'll be sure to tell him to keep his hands off Marc's tools!

@UnicornBikes 8 жыл бұрын

My casette came off while riding yesterday, although now I watched this video it looks like the casette is still on the body but the body came loose from the freehub. I tried a trailside fix but it didn't work. Looks like I'm off to the bikeshop anyways..

@xinhengc 8 жыл бұрын

pls make a video on how to replace disc rotors. My rotors hv a centre locking system and I hv trouble taking them off.

@strokenumber3 8 жыл бұрын

There are better maintenance videos out there. MBR are great, also Art's Cyclery as they are clearly presented and very logical in their presentation. You won't get the obvious pretence sound of tightening a lock nut to 40nm, you'll get a guy actually tightening it with a torque wrench.

@daviegravie 5 жыл бұрын

This vid helped me a lot, now I don't need the bike shop to fit my cassette to my bike

@Dawe0110 3 жыл бұрын

Is this a young Gordon Ramsay?

@rosbenaguilar7526 Ай бұрын

Nice

@kristenwalton9470 8 жыл бұрын

keep the maintenance ones coming

@hiltihimself 5 жыл бұрын

You grabbed the disc with your fingertips at 4:24! Isn't that a no-no among the MTB techies?

@woody65536 2 жыл бұрын

Do you need to put grease on the threads before installing the lockring? Some say yes and others say no. 🤷‍♂️

@GokkunGuru 3 жыл бұрын

I have a Shimano FH-M465 hub. When I tighten the lock ring, it has a rachetting click as if there’s some sort of internal torque stopping mechanism. I’m not using a torque wrench. I’m using a spanner wrench. Is this normal?

@yourgrandma2076 7 жыл бұрын

+Global Mountain Bike Network Can I put 11s cassette on my 8s cassette type hub? TIA

@erazemcernic1160 8 жыл бұрын

neil / scott do you listen to music on your rides

@gmbn 8 жыл бұрын

+Erazem Cernic depends on where and how long I'm riding for... Cheers, Scott.

@sandeshborlikar9822 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Scott, how to disassemble each and every chainring of the cassette ?

@TheTreeOctopus 5 жыл бұрын

you don't, they are rivetted together!

@sandeshborlikar9822 5 жыл бұрын

@@TheTreeOctopus thanks man

@thespanielinquisition7167 5 жыл бұрын

I was told you didnt need to tighten a cassette - the pressure of pedalling up a decent hill was enough to secure it

@crisp9774 7 жыл бұрын

i did this only to remove the dork disk.

@M1lan2124 5 жыл бұрын

i just did it the agressive way i maked a metal thing really hot and melted a slot and then ripped it of

@kanewill0326 7 жыл бұрын

Can i make my 7 speed jump bike into a single speed by just replacing one of the chainrings

@7600e 8 жыл бұрын

In the description it says "show shows you how."

@zimmermanlandscape9287 8 жыл бұрын

Look at that paint...wow

@KamalGola 4 жыл бұрын

Is there a need to use the torque wrench at the end to ensure the correct tightness level? Or just go by personal judgment?

@budgetking2591 3 ай бұрын

Was about to give up and smash my bike into pieces and then it came loose, the anger must of given me some extras strength, lol. Even broke the fucking chainwhip.

@wilgudgey5864 Жыл бұрын

What cog remove do I need for my shimano cassette

@wilgudgey5864 Жыл бұрын

Is there difference shimano cog remover’s or are they all the same

@LukevVliet 8 жыл бұрын

Do jou Have sponsored bikes

@Sir-Prizse 5 жыл бұрын

Changing the cartridge is actually very easy, but I managed to get it all wrong. I pulled the cassette too tight and when trying to pull it off, the chain whip broke and bent.

@cwlli 5 жыл бұрын

I bent my chainwip. Is this normal?

@Hassan-nl7ru 8 жыл бұрын

A video idea: Are bmx bikes fast ?

@mooncake205 8 жыл бұрын

How to take off tubeless tires? Video idea?

@mad-b264 Жыл бұрын

I only got take my old cassette off and put on a new back wheel, It's a Carrera hellcat lmt edition with an added Bafang bbs02, Great motor by the way, With a 20 amp battery I get over 100 miles, Anyways it's my first time doing a cassette removal I'm dreading doing the job, Waiting for Amazon to deliver the wheel due any minute now, I got a 1600watt electric scooter, Pretty fast but I gets attention with it, Down to it being a monster scooter, Looks beefy, So I really don't want it taken off me by certain authorities, Lol, They kool tho, Ive only had one police man stress me about the scooter, They told me to stay on the pavements, Plus if you on the road with a scooter that's say a kaboo, You will get it taken off you.... So I need to get my bike up an running, I suffer CPTSD so public transport is a no go for me, I can't do my motor bike lessons coz of the CPTSD I suffer from I understand why tho, So my only option is electric bike, Plus my brother passed away recently and the only way of me getting to the crem is by the E-bike as distance is pretty far, But a 20amp battery on a bbs02 motor will get you over 100 miles if rode sensibly, Amazing motor... My E-bike is on my channel if you want to check it, But yeah I'm worried I'm going to F things up removing the cassette to put on a new wheel, Now I'm wishing I spent a bit extra an bought the cassette on the wheel, Just was pretty hard to find at a reasonable price, So much for black Friday, Everything still is expensive even on a so called black Friday, I thought it was 50% off everything, lol, I have not seen 50% off things, 30 yeah but not 50%, Rant over lol, I will follow this video and pray the cassette goes on the new wheel with no problems...... Wish me luck lol.......

@Markikuunn 8 жыл бұрын

There it go (uncomfortable disc rubb noises)

@Spazamazz 8 жыл бұрын

How did you measure the 40nm? I don't understand this neuter metres shit...

@moisavictor 8 жыл бұрын

+Spazamazz newton meter (Nm) is a measure of torque or in this case how tight you should tighten that specific nut. this is starting to become important in bikes because some parts do need a very specific amount of force when you tighten the bolt. for example if you want to mount a carbon handlebar you can crack it if you apply to much force when tightening the bolts.

@Spazamazz 8 жыл бұрын

victor moisa Thanks for the info, how do i measure nm?

@moisavictor 8 жыл бұрын

With a torque wrench but they can get very expensive.

@klarkolofsson 8 жыл бұрын

+Spazamazz you could by a torque wrench set to 5 Nm, cheap and can be used where it most counts: seatpost (clamp) and stem!

@massspike 8 жыл бұрын

+Spazamazz 40nm is equal to about 360 inch-pounds (sorry for having to switch to imperial but it makes it easier to explain). So if you had a 12 inch wrench (lever) using it to lift 30 pounds (e.g. equivalent to one armed lifting your bike) it is 40nm (6-inch >> 60 pounds, etc.). Either that or just snug the cassette lock ring up by hand and then give it a 1/4 turn with your wrench.

@filipcernelic1597 8 жыл бұрын

the disc rubb made the colours go pale

@CrazyCyclingVlogger 8 жыл бұрын

H to the O to the W...

@rp003.0 8 жыл бұрын

dat disc rub tho

@justjoe032 7 жыл бұрын

i have a potentially very strange question for you guys (anyone reading). I recently had a disaster with a broken chain which ripped my rear derailleur off/bent my dropout... I've been fighting with my bike trying to figure out a way to put a new derailleur on and I got the crazy idea of skipping the whole back cassette and converting to a freewheel on the back and running on only the 3 gears up front. Anyone ever heard of this or tried it themselves? Is this a terrible idea? Thanks!

@jose73248 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Joe, did you ever change the cassette? How was the result?

@sparkrain3580 3 жыл бұрын

Is it normal that mine sits very tight?

@thebenwhopostscomments3194 8 жыл бұрын

@AR-tg2pz 4 жыл бұрын

When I tightened my new cassette it skipped! Did I break it? 🤭

@johnobrien5464 8 жыл бұрын

Whats up with the crazy white balance its like their trying to make some bleak and depressing movie Certainly makes the bike frame pop tho

@abbeywalker2620 6 жыл бұрын

That's the wrong way to use an adjustable wrench. You should always apply pressure on the fixed jaw. Never the movable jaw. That's the quickest way to stuff your tool or worse, break the movable jaw clean off.

@CubeRunner1000 8 жыл бұрын

what, no torque wrench?

@SmevMev 8 жыл бұрын

+Peter T Most bike-specific torque wrenches won't even go up to 40Nm so there's really no point. It needs to be done up tight. Besides, over-tightening to the point where you strip the lockring thread would be pretty hard to do

@ibelieveyou2066 4 жыл бұрын

Don't know if a superhuman,or machine put cassette on my GT aggressor.Cannot remove it.Have new bearings,bought tool.No solutions.Just increasingly pissed off.