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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-23, 01:48 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,518
Posted By Eric F

I use the largest cog for the simple reason that...

I use the largest cog for the simple reason that my chain whip is really old, and the chain won't fit in the spacing between modern the cogs on modern cassettes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-23, 11:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,518
Posted By Eric F

Same. I use a torque wrench on small bolts that...

Same. I use a torque wrench on small bolts that clamp carbon parts so I don’t over-tighten and do damage. The higher-torque stuff goes by “pretty darn tight” feel.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-23, 05:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,518
Posted By Eric F

That makes the most sense to me. Knurled lock...

That makes the most sense to me. Knurled lock ring + knurled interface surface on the small cog = clicky noises when tightened against each other. It also means less likelihood of things coming...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-23, 04:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,518
Posted By Eric F

Wow. That's a real "Oh, ****!" moment, right...

Wow. That's a real "Oh, ****!" moment, right there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-23, 03:28 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,518
Posted By Eric F

FYI - 40nm is not a critical number for cassette...

FYI - 40nm is not a critical number for cassette installation. I've always just gone with "pretty tight" without a torque wrench, and have never had a lockring loosen up at all while riding.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-24-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,518
Posted By Eric F

Agreed. If things are working fine, just roll...

Agreed. If things are working fine, just roll with it. IMO, it's pretty hard to damage the cassette itself doing what the OP described. The chance of sudden explosion - or any other kind of...
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