Cassette adapter for Road bike

[Guest Smimby]

I know there are many options for a MTB cassettes to make the biggest cog a 40-42 T

 

Is there anything like that available for road bikes? I am looking for a 28T ?

 

Any ideas

[Thomo]

Without buying a complete cassette I assume.?

[Guest Smimby]

Without buying a complete cassette I assume.?

Yes that is correct....I just want to adapt my current one :-)

[Thomo]

Yes that is correct....I just want to adapt my current one :-)

 

It's possible to mix and match cassette bits, but I can't say that sales of various bits is very common.

So getting just the bigger cogs is the challenge.

[V12man]

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/shimano-tiagra-4600-10-speed-cassette/ cheaper than finding an adapter.... based on what the mtb ones cost....

[Guest Smimby]

http://www.wiggle.co...speed-cassette/ cheaper than finding an adapter.... based on what the mtb ones cost....

[V12man]

I see there is even an 30 - 12 cassette available..... http://www.buycycle.co.za/en/components/road-en-2/cassettes-en/shimano-road-cassette/shimano-tiagra-4600-10-speed-cassette.html

[Madlight]

Just note that there is a chance that you might have to replace your rear derailleur for a SRAM wifli or a Shimano XT to shift into a big rear sprocket

[Guest Smimby]

Just note that there is a chance that you might have to replace your rear derailleur for a SRAM wifli or a Shimano XT to shift into a big rear sprocket

Only if you go 30 or above... :-)

[Guest Smimby]

I was hoping that some manufacturer has started doing the same for road as MTB where you can just add in a 28t or a 28/30t

 

I love my sram 11-25 just need a little more for the steeper hills with my MTB conditioned legs

[Flowta]

http://www.buycycle.co.za/en/components/road-en-2/cassettes-en/shimano-road-cassette/shimano-tiagra-4600-10-speed-cassette.html

[shaper]

also depends on your RD cage length, if medium or long you may be able to go with a bigger cassette than a 28, if you have a short cage RD then you will need to change it.

 

An alternative is to go compact crank at the front which will give you a smaller granny gear ir change the chainrings on your current crank

[Guest Smimby]

also depends on your RD cage length, if medium or long you may be able to go with a bigger cassette than a 28, if you have a short cage RD then you will need to change it.

 

An alternative is to go compact crank at the front which will give you a smaller granny gear ir change the chainrings on your current crank

 

Already on a compact.....but riding MTB so much that I am not used to the Road gearing, want to rather spin up the hils in a 34/28 than 34/25

[Jakkals.]

Already on a compact.....but riding MTB so much that I am not used to the Road gearing, want to rather spin up the hils in a 34/28 than 34/25

 

Just go a bit quicker with the 34/25 and you will still be able to spin

[Guest Smimby]

Just go a bit quicker with the 34/25 and you will still be able to spin

 

HAHAHA.......that is why I dont get right

[BMXER]

Get stronger legs,a 11-25 is enough for most hills.