Does this cassette look worn

[Ian222]

Not really knowing what’s worn or not, I seek advice on this. Thanks

 

[Bummers]

In my limited experience there's lots of life left in that.

 

[2WHLFUN]

Does the chain slip over any gears? That’s the bottom line.

 

[Ian222]

Nope, no skipping.

 

[yorkshire89]

Get a chain checker to measure the stretch, once it reaches 0.5mm you should change the chain, if it goes past 0.75mm there's a good chance you'll need a new cassette or it will skip when you put a new chain on.

If you've got to that stage already I'd just run it until you are snapping chains regularly and swap everything in one go.

 

[irie]

That cassette is fine.

If you're worried then buy a new cassette and chain and stash them. Only change if/when skipping occurs. YKIMS.

 

[Ian222]

Nice one guys. Reason I ask is it’s done just over 1000 miles now. Gonna change the chain out. Although I have checked it and it’s not at .75 yet.

 

[irie]

Nice one guys. Reason I ask is it’s done just over 1000 miles now. Gonna change the chain out. Although I have checked it and it’s not at .75 yet.

If the chain's not near 0.75 then don't change it.

But if you do change the chain then change the cassette at the same time. Then keep the old chain and cassette as spares.

Edit: have changed my mind ... do not change anything.

 

[BeBiker]

As my cassette lasts twice as long as my chain, I alter 2 chains now.

Test: Once the cassette starts rejecting a new chain, skipping, it's worn.
That happens when you did ride and use it with a +0.75 chain.

You can still ride a used cassette and a used chain, till they die together.

 

[Paulquattro]

3 chains to a cassette minimum @ around 3-4k personally,
There's no way in hell i would be changing a cassette and chain every time unless money comes easy.

 

[BeBiker]

3 chains to a cassette minimum @ around 3-4k personally,
There's no way in hell i would be changing a cassette and chain every time unless money comes easy.

Do you also rotate the chains (like once a month) or just run nr1 out till .75 and then put the new nr2 ?

 

[Paulquattro]

Do you also rotate the chains (like once a month) or just run nr1 out till .75 and then put the new nr2 ?

No rotation just run till worn and fit new
Keep them clean and not over lubed
when off road riding have them basically dry of lube as it only attracts rubbish
seems to work good for me so i will stick with it.

 

[steve_sordy]

Put a new chain on it, and if it runs OK, run it until you get 0.5% then put the original chain back on. Keep the second chain until the original chain gets to 0.75% then put the second chain back on and run that until the cassette and chain give up.

If the new chain does not run OK, then put the original chain back on and run the cassette until it dies and then buy a new cassette and fit the second chain to it.

 

[Ian222]

I have a tendency to agree with fat rat on this.

 

[Jurassic]

No rotation just run till worn and fit new
Keep them clean and not over lubed
when off road riding have them basically dry of lube as it only attracts rubbish
seems to work good for me so i will stick with it.

Interesting. I've recently started using wax lube (Squirt) for the same reason. The whole transmission stays much cleaner than when I used to use wet lube and although the chain looks dry and clean after washing the bike you can still feel the wax on it if you rub your fingers on the chain. Early days yet but I'm hoping that this will mean slightly better chain life as I routinely ride in foul conditions year round due to living in the west of Scotland.

 

[fitlikemike]

Put a new chain on it, and if it runs OK, run it until you get 0.5% then put the original chain back on. Keep the second chain until the original chain gets to 0.75% then put the second chain back on and run that until the cassette and chain give up.

If the new chain does not run OK, then put the original chain back on and run the cassette until it dies and then buy a new cassette and fit the second chain to it.

Put a new chain on it, and if it runs OK, run it until you get 0.5% then put the original chain back on. Keep the second chain until the original chain gets to 0.75% then put the second chain back on and run that until the cassette and chain give up.

If the new chain does not run OK, then put the original chain back on and run the cassette until it dies and then buy a new cassette and fit the second chain to it.

...and the front ring too

 

[RustyMTB]

worry about it when it starts skipping under power, you'll know when....

Bottom line.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Best strategy is a chain checker, swap chains that go beyond 0.5 & shred the gnar, Dude

 

[CarbonMan]

Not really knowing what’s worn or not, I seek advice on this. Thanks a

Bottom line.
If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Best strategy is a chain checker, swap chains that go beyond 0.5 & shred the gnar, Dude

When you change cassette and chain dont forget about the chainring. Chain stretch wears them about the same rate as the cassette.

 

[BeBiker]

I recently had that on my RockRider.
The Chainring is big enough to not start skipping, but made a rattling noise under load.

 

[steve_sordy]

...and the front ring too

In all the years of riding I have done, I have only ever had to replace front rings once and that was on a 2x. There was no doubt that they needed changing. Not just were they obviously worn (see below), but a new chain just would not transmit power without skipping. For the avoidance of doubt the worn ring is at the front!

 

[mtb-steve]

I just change the chain at 0.5, hardtail is nearly at 2.5k miles, full sus was at 1.5k miles when I changed from a sunrace 12 speed to a Shimano 11 speed due to crap gear change, no skipping or chain slip though.

 

[Swissrider]

I've done over 5000k on my bike and I'm on only my second chain which is still within wear limits. When I get to the end of the third chain's life I may need to change the cassette, although I've never had to replace one on an analogue bike and my oldest one is thirty years old! I've never had a chain skip on one. I think this is because I'm quite light and I only ride in dry conditions. The conditions one rides in make an enormous difference. Although chains and cassettes can wear out quickly in wet, gritty conditions, if kept dry, well lubricated and the chain is replaced regularly, a cassette can last for many thousands of kilometers. My experience is that shops are keen to replace cassettes when there is plenty of life left in them. As said above, it is when they start skipping that they really need replacing. An enclosed chain, completely protected will last a lifetime. A cam chain in a car can easily last for the life of a car.

 

[BeBiker]

thirty years old, so must be a 7 or 8 speed cassette.
Wear on our 12sp chains is significantly higher than on a 8sp chain.
If you see both chains next to each other you know why.