Alloy Hub/ Cassette issue

sy

Hi folks. Having just purchased new Easton EA90 SLX’s I read from their instructions that you are not supposed to fit a cassette made from individual sprokets to the alloy hub as it will damage it:eek: I have fitted a Shimano Ultegra 11/23 cassette and only the last three sprokets are on a common caddy, the rest being individual etc. I know I don’t put out the same wattage as el_tonto and some of his “crew” oops sorry Tiny:D but should there be a problem. I know the greatest torque will occur in the lower gears which are linked but don’t want to end up using a hammer and chisel to remove the cassette in a few months! Any comments appreciated.

TinyExplosions

sy wrote: »

I know I don’t put out the same wattage as el_tonto and some of his “crew” oops sorry Tiny:D ........ Any comments appreciated.

There's plenty of comments I could make, and in fact I have the answer, but I'm not telling nyer nyer :P

note, I many not actually know the answer....

Chips Lovell

That sounds very odd, since most cassettes have individual sprockets and the high end ones have a majority individual. In fact, the only cassette without any individual sprockets is Sram Red. I've a set of Eastons too and I don't recall reading anything like that, but I'll check when I get home.

Chips Lovell

I just had a look at the instruction sheet on the Easton site and it says that there too. Yet they are moutain bike wheels and cassettes in the illustrations.

niceonetom

sy wrote: »

Hi folks. Having just purchased new Easton EA90 SLX’s I read from their instructions that you are not supposed to fit a cassette made from individual sprokets to the alloy hub as it will damage it:eek: I have fitted a Shimano Ultegra 11/23 cassette and only the last three sprokets are on a common caddy, the rest being individual etc. I know I don’t put out the same wattage as el_tonto and some of his “crew” oops sorry Tiny:D but should there be a problem. I know the greatest torque will occur in the lower gears which are linked but don’t want to end up using a hammer and chisel to remove the cassette in a few months! Any comments appreciated.

can't be of any help to you re the cassette sy, sorry, but those wheels are on the shortlist for my next upgrade. i'll be interested to see what you make of them once you get going.

sy

el tonto wrote: »

That sounds very odd, since most cassettes have individual sprockets and the high end ones have a majority individual.....

Exactly my initial reaction. I thought maybe they had changed the cassettes recently to suit alloy hubs. Can't keep up with this modern technology! I will carry on regardless. Thanks
@ Tiny Did you get that SRAM groupset on your recent visit to the Big Apple

Chips Lovell

sy wrote: »

Exactly my initial reaction. I thought maybe they had changed the cassettes recently to suit alloy hubs. Can't keep up with this modern technology! I will carry on regardless. Thanks

As far as I know, pretty much all modern wheels have alloy hubs too. I know my Campagnolo wheels do.

Might be worth while dropping them an email to clarify. But I'll be my bottom dollar that everyone on Easton road wheels is using individual sprockets.

sy

niceonetom wrote: »

..... those wheels are on the shortlist for my next upgrade. i'll be interested to see what you make of them once you get going.

Will keep you informed niceonetom. Bought them when sterling was at its lowest. Have them hanging in the attic at the moment as the roads down here in the sticks are permanently covered in s.... Keeping them clean for brighter days

TinyExplosions

sy wrote: »

@ Tiny Did you get that SRAM groupset on your recent visit to the Big Apple

Funds wouldn't allow it I'm afraid... I only came back with a couple cycle caps and a quill stem

sy

TinyExplosions wrote: »

.... I only came back with a couple cycle caps ...

These cycle caps are making a big comeback. With the onset of Helmets the poor old cap died a death. Should start a thread on this one Tiny. If the cap fits ........

I think the unplanned fixie project derailed your road bike plans.:) Keep saving.

sy

el tonto wrote: »

..............
Might be worth while dropping them an email to clarify.........

E-Mail sent will keep you posted. Thanks

TinyExplosions

sy wrote: »

These cycle caps are making a big comeback. With the onset of Helmets the poor old cap died a death. Should start a thread on this one Tiny. If the cap fits ........

I think the unplanned fixie project derailed your road bike plans.:) Keep saving.

Pretty much! I have quite the collection now (or would have if I didn't keep giving ones away!). I don't like to leave the house without head cover, and it's usually a cycling cap

Chips Lovell

sy wrote: »

E-Mail sent will keep you posted. Thanks

Thanks. Will be interested to find out myself from my own point of view.

sy

el tonto wrote: »

Thanks. Will be interested to find out myself from my own point of view.

Reply from Easton ....."That cassette is just fine, the warning is supposed to guide people away from using cassettes which are all separate cogs. The Ultegra has alloy carriers for the largest 5 or 6 cogs and will work great.
Best regards,
Scott Junker"

So it seems all is well.Thanks for help.