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01-27-20, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by chadtrent

So let me ask this.. how about changing the cassette first? It looks like it's got an 11-32 on it right now. I would look at an 11-40 or something similar. That's an easier swap to me.

But I don't know about the bike and the components on it and what they can handle. Take it to your local bike shop and tell them what you want and they can suggest the best way to do it.

The derailer on the Verve likely won’t take a 40 tooth cassette. The Altus M310 rear derailer will only take a 34 tooth cog maximum.

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