Gadgetfreaky2k said:I have gone out and bought a new SRAM 8 speed cassette. When I opened the box I
found the two small gears are loose. Last time I put a cassette on a bike the
cassette was whole on both the removing piece and the new piece. What is the
reason for this seperation
You could ask the question another way: What is the reason for ever joining
separate sprockets with bolts or rivets? To make it more convenient to handle, is
the usual answer. This also makes it less convenient to clean or customise.
Quoted message said:and how will it affect the fitting of the component?
Fit each piece one at a time.
Quoted message said:Another question is there any special tools for doing the hubs as I plan to
regrease the hubs and bottom bracket while I'm doing the chain and cassette.
Cassette: chain whip and cassette remover. BB: crank and BB removers. Possibly a
large adjustable spanner in addition for both. Hubs: probably cone spanners and
two ordinary spanners.
Exact tools required depend on models except chain whip.
www.mwdyason.ltd.uk/shop.asp sell inexpensive tools that will probably do you.
Quoted message said:Also what gears should I leave the bike in when replacing cassette and chain?
With a triple chainset, I find wheel or chain is easiest to remove and fit when
chain is on middle ring + second from smallest sprocket - but select whichever
gear works best for you (maybe top gear).
Quoted message said:Ok just give me a list of tools to do the complete job. I do need to get new
tools after I lost my current set.
Reply and cross-post to rec.bicycles.tech with make and models of your hub,
cassette and bottom bracket.
As well as Sheldon Brown's, see the instructions at:
www.parktool.com/repair_help/FAQindex.shtml
~PB
