Shimano Cassette MBT

shankly1985 · 20 Nov 2022 at 21:03

Hi Guys
I am looking to replace some parts on my CUBE bike the cassette I have installed at the moment is Shimano CS-HG50, 11-36T but Halfords stock Shimano CS-HG50, 11-32T.
Are they much different? I am not very clued on bike parts.

My bike Specs
Build

Frame	Aluminium Lite, AMF, Internal Cable Routing, Easy Mount Kickstand Ready
Fork	Rock Shox Recon Silver TK SoloAir, PopLoc, 100mm
Headset	FSA No.10, Semi-Integrated
Stem	CUBE Performance Stem Pro, 31.8mm
Handlebar	CUBE Rise Trail Bar, 680mm
Saddle	CUBE Active 1.1
Seatpost	CUBE Performance Post, 27.2mm
Pedals	CUBE Aluminium MTB
Grips	CUBE Performance Grip

Groupset

Rear Derailleur	Shimano XT RD-M781-DSGSL, Shadow, Direct Mount, 10-Speed
Front Derailleur	Shimano Deore FD-M611 Downswing, 31,8mm
Crank	Shimano Deore FC-M612, 40x30x22T, 175mm
Shifters	Shimano Deore SL-M610, Rapidfire-Plus
Cassette	Shimano CS-HG50, 11-36T
Chain	Shimano CN-HG54
Brakes	Shimano BR-M315, Hydr. Disc Brake (180/160)

Wheels

Rims	CUBE ZX20, 32H, Disc
Front Hub	Shimano Deore HB-M615, Centerlock
Rear Hub	Shimano Deore FH-M615, Centerlock
Tires	Schwalbe Smart Sam, Active, 2.25"

stephenb · 20 Nov 2022 at 21:39

Think you want the pedal powered sub forum ^^^

gettothechopper · 20 Nov 2022 at 21:49

its the same part, but

11 is the smallest cog (t = amount of teeth)
36 is the big cog on one, or 32 teeth on the other

11-32 is a tighter range,

the larger the big cog the easier it is to pedal,

11-36 is a bigger range of gears,

HOWEVER you might have problems going to 32t as it would leave you with more chain slack (it might not be good as it might slap about more and might not even work great unless you shorten the chain) you might also find it harder riding up steep bits with a 32t vs 36

wiggle has the one you need for £37

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there is a cassette lockring tool and you probably need a chainwhip to get it off as well

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Prepare to get your Wiggle on. We have the awesome gear you need to cycle, run, hike & swim from the world's leading sports brands. No excuses, LET'S GO!

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edit : word of warning as well, chaining the cassette you might find it doesnt like your chain anymore, they tend to wear as a pair and chainging cassette without chain you might find they dont mesh very well, chainrings can also have this problem, depending on how worn everything is
basically get a new bike

a really expensive one is best lololol

shankly1985 · 20 Nov 2022 at 22:18

gettothechopper said:
its the same part, but

11 is the smallest cog (t = amount of teeth)
36 is the big cog on one, or 32 teeth on the other

11-32 is a tighter range,

the larger the big cog the easier it is to pedal,

11-36 is a bigger range of gears,

HOWEVER you might have problems going to 32t as it would leave you with more chain slack (it might not be good as it might slap about more and might not even work great unless you shorten the chain) you might also find it harder riding up steep bits with a 32t vs 36

wiggle has the one you need for £37

Get Your Wiggle On | Cycle, Run & Outdoor Shop | Wiggle

Prepare to get your Wiggle on. We have the awesome gear you need to cycle, run, hike & swim from the world's leading sports brands. No excuses, LET'S GO!

www.wiggle.co.uk

there is a cassette lockring tool and you probably need a chainwhip to get it off as well

Get Your Wiggle On | Cycle, Run & Outdoor Shop | Wiggle

Prepare to get your Wiggle on. We have the awesome gear you need to cycle, run, hike & swim from the world's leading sports brands. No excuses, LET'S GO!

www.wiggle.co.uk

Get Your Wiggle On | Cycle, Run & Outdoor Shop | Wiggle

Prepare to get your Wiggle on. We have the awesome gear you need to cycle, run, hike & swim from the world's leading sports brands. No excuses, LET'S GO!

www.wiggle.co.uk

edit : word of warning as well, chaining the cassette you might find it doesnt like your chain anymore, they tend to wear as a pair and chainging cassette without chain you might find they dont mesh very well, chainrings can also have this problem, depending on how worn everything is
basically get a new bike a really expensive one is best lololol

Thanks for this post I have now just learned a thing or two. I do plan on just replacing my chain first because I do belive its worn and with higher gears when pushing off I can skip the gear so I must make sure I am in a lower gear when stopping and starting. I just haven't used the bike correctly or looked after it either for that matter.

Hodders · 20 Nov 2022 at 23:21

If your chain is that worn, you may have damaged the chain rings front and rear. You might need to replace the lot.

You could ask your local bike shop about going to a 1x setup as an option. But that will depend on lots of other factors, but it's worth mentioning as an idea.