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If I change the cassette & chain do I have to change the crank set ?

  • 12-01-2012 03:31PM
    #1
    worded
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,908 ✭✭✭


    Chain is slipping sometimes on the cassette.
    I really think the cassette has to change.
    Do I have to change the crank set as well or will I get away with it?


Comments

  • #2
    Tonyandthewhale
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭Tonyandthewhale


    No, you might have to change one or more of your chainrings depending on how worn they are but you won't have to change the whole crankset.
    Usually a chainring will last for a couple of cassettes though.


  • #3
    worded
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,908 ✭✭✭worded


    Tonyandthewhale wrote: »
    No, you might have to change one or more of your chainrings depending on how worn they are but you won't have to change the whole crankset.
    Usually a chainring will last for a couple of cassettes though.

    Great


  • #4
    Raam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,318 ✭✭✭✭Raam


    I got 5 years out a set of Shimano Ultegra chain rings. Heavy usage.


  • #5
    bedirect
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭bedirect


    try a new chain first, then try a cassette, and then you may or may not need the crank. It happened to me and as i changed each part it highlighted the weakness in the others and i changed all 3.
    I am now more careful with gear selection and have a chain wear indicator, (€5 on chain reaction).


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