[EZuphill]

I have a 2012 x-cal and the cassette is wearing out. I probably only have 250 miles on it.

It has the Shimano HG62 11-36, 10 speed cassette.

Should i get another like this or would i benefit from an upgrade?

Thanks

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[Bike Whisperer]

The only reason to upgrade is to go lighter or if you plan of getting a wheelset with an alloy freehub body that requires a cassette with a aluminum carrier holding the 6 largest cogs. Otherwise cassettes are wear items.

However, I have to ask what makes you think your cassette is worn out after only 250 miles. They should easily last 4x that long or more!

 

[EZuphill]

I have something on the lower call cogs that have stars on them.

When I apply pressure in peddling when I have the chain in the lower cogs the gears will sometimes slip without shifting.

Thanks
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[thomllama]

I have something on the lower call cogs that have stars on them.

When I apply pressure in peddling when I have the chain in the lower cogs the gears will sometimes slip without shifting.

Thanks
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get a hanger alignment tool... from the sounds you have a slightly out hanger .. those dimples are cause by the chain not seating square on the cassette and/or the chain has stretched and riding up on the teeth of the cassette. if they are only on the outside of the tooth then most likely it's both as the chain is riding up the tooth from being stretched and pulling off the one side as it enters the cassette from the derailleur..

 

[mhickey79]

More likely a bent derailleur or derailleur hanger.
Make sure your cable tension is correct as well.
If either of the above is off, your shifting will be terrible, while the cassette itself might be fine.

 

[EZuphill]

Let me just explain the situation a little better. The shifting is ok. The problem occurs when i i am locked in gear and not shifting. It is something that happens more so when peddling hard. When i peddle easy or moderate there is no problem. It is not constant but is annoying when try to power up hills.

Thanks

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[thomllama]

Let me just explain the situation a little better. The shifting is ok. The problem occurs when i i am locked in gear and not shifting. It is something that happens more so when peddling hard. When i peddle easy or moderate there is no problem. It is not constant but is annoying when try to power up hills.

Thanks

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Like we both said.. bent hanger ( I wasn't that clear and was pointing to the tool to fix it)

a bent hanger will make "ghost shifting" I have a vid that shows it but worse than what you have... a slightly out hanger will be OK on the stand but when you apply pressure/torque. the out of alignment chain hitting the cassette will stress and pop off a gear...

get a hanger alignment tool... :thumbsup:

Trail Tire TV: Fix ghost shifting

 

[mhickey79]

Well, if you're looking to replace the cassette, staying with the 11-36 ratio is a good idea, but not necessary if you want to change things up. Basically, your original cassette is a decent component, but not too impressive. If you want to save money, replace it with an identical unit. If you want to lighten up your bike, spend more and get a nicer (lighter) cassette. When you spend more on a cassette, you're pretty much just paying for less weight. Of course, having a light, expensive cassette can be a good motivator to measure your chain frequently and replace it before it stretches and damages cassette and chainring teeth.

 

[thomllama]

Oh, also check your "B" screw adj.. having it tooo far out will cause the tooth flair like that...:skep: