How much play in cassette is acceptable?
04-17-06, 06:16 AM
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How much play in cassette is acceptable?
I have a new Giant Yukon mountain bike and yesterday noticed some side to side play in the rear sprockets (basically it wobbles a little). How much play if any is allowed? It is a Sram (sp?) unit. I checked the play on my almost 30 year old Motobecane as a reference and there was none. Thanks!
04-17-06, 06:50 AM
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Hi, Your 30 year old bike probably has a freewheel, which is screwed on, and should be tight. There is usually a bit of play in the cassettes, no matter how tight you make the lock ring, 40 N.m preferably.
04-17-06, 07:00 AM
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ive never really seen a freewheel that didnt wobble slightly when spinning. cassettes tend to stay bolt straight, somtimes their is a tiny amount of play, but nothing compared to your average freewheel.
