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Will a 11-34t fit on a Dawes discovery 201 (2011)

  • 13-08-2013 01:47PM
    #1
    Tony EH
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    http://www.evanscycles.com/products/dawes/discovery-201-2011-hybrid-bike-ec027706


    So, the title says it all.

    At the moment, I think I have a Shimano 14 - 34t, with a "granny cog". It's ok, but I want more speed for flats. There's times when I've acually spun out on a straight road.

    So, I am looking to get something with an 11 cog, but I want to keep the big 34 for uphill, cos it's great.

    Anybody know if I can do this? Or am I barking up the wrong tree?


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  • #2
    Seaneh
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    Yes, it will be fine. any mountain bike derailluer should be able to handle that range.


  • #3
    Alek
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    14-34 is most likely a freewheel, 11-34 is most likely a cassette. They are not interchangeable, unless you buy a new wheel with a freehub.


  • #4
    Tony EH
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    Seaneh wrote: »
    Yes, it will be fine. any mountain bike derailluer should be able to handle that range.

    The derailluer Shimano RD-TZ5. I've no idea whether that's any use or not.

    I'll admit ignorance to all of this stuff.


  • #5
    Tony EH
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    alkos wrote: »
    14-34 is most likely a freewheel, 11-34 is most likely a cassette. They are not interchangeable, unless you buy a new wheel with a freehub.

    Sorry alkos, I'm not really sure what you mean here.

    At the moment my rear cogs look a bit like this:

    http://steveukmtb.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/freewheel.jpg


  • #6
    Seaneh
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    it's a long cage derailluer, it should be fine.


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  • #7
    Alek
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    Tony EH wrote: »
    Sorry alkos, I'm not really sure what you mean here.

    I'm talking about two non-compatible systems of attaching rear cogs to the wheel. If what you have is a freewheel, you can only replace it with another freewheel. As far as I know they start at 13 cogs and may go up to 34, so 11-34 is most likely a cassette.

    Excellent info on the subject below:

    http://sheldonbrown.com/free-k7.html

    How many rear cogs do you have currently?


  • #8
    quozl
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    The link the says it has a Shimano MF-TZ20 6-speed. Which is a freewheel, like Alkos says.

    I can't find any 6 speed freewheels with a smaller sprocket than a 14.

    The link you posted claims that the bike is 21 speed but it says the cassette is 6 speed, as does my googling.

    There are 7 speed freewheels with smaller than 14 tooth little rings - but I would guess you have a 6 speed freewheel and that link is just BS.


  • #9
    Tony EH
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,504 ✭✭✭✭Tony EH


    alkos wrote: »
    I'm talking about two non-compatible systems of attaching rear cogs to the wheel. If what you have is a freewheel, you can only replace it with another freewheel. As far as I know they start at 13 cogs and may go up to 34, so 11-34 is most likely a cassette.

    Excellent info on the subject below:

    http://sheldonbrown.com/free-k7.html

    How many rear cogs do you have currently?


    6 and an oversized cog for climbing.

    Ta for the link.


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