Sram Red OG-1090

[1hill@aTime]

Hi all

 

would anyone know if I can change out my SRAM Red Cassette to something different, recently my chain has been popping off the big chain ring, so I am guessing it's due to chain wear,

 

I have put plenty on this groupset so i'm assuming it's time to change, does it have to be the same cassette? obviously if I change cassette chain will have to change as well.

 

Just thinking of another option, weight is not much an issue anymore.

 

Thanks.

[Spoke101]

You can use any 10spd cassette.

[1hill@aTime]

sounds good to me, always better being prepared going to the LBS.

[Schnavel]

Any Shimano or SRAM 10 speed cassette will work.

 

I have a SRAM red drive train, but one of my wheelsets uses a SRAM red cassette and the other set uses a Shimano Ultegra.

[1hill@aTime]

That's awesome to know, will be a lot cheaper as well. may change to a 11/26 now that the years are creeping up

[David Marshall]

If it is popping off the big ring it is more likely that the ring needs changing.  This happens especially with a compact 50t.  If you put on a new chain and it slips on your most worn cogs on the cassette then the cassette needs replacement.

[1hill@aTime]

I have a 53, if it is the chain ring I'll change it, think I may go the oval route see if it actually works, or a myth.

[Schnavel]

I have a 53, if it is the chain ring I'll change it, think I may go the oval route see if it actually works, or a myth.

 

This is all up to personal preference. Some people swear by it - I have tried it and felt no difference. 

[1hill@aTime]

Thanks for the replies, bike is in waiting the outcome, if I change will probably change to Ultegra.

[David Marshall]

Oval can also have its problems.  The gap between the FD and ring changes as the ring rotates so you can get chain drops.

[1hill@aTime]

Oval can also have its problems.  The gap between the FD and ring changes as the ring rotates so you can get chain drops.

 This is true and makes a lot of sense.

 

if it's not worn I won't be replacing, waiting patiently for that dreaded call.

[1hill@aTime]

bike back and looks good, replaced Chain and Cassette with Ultegra, also replaced small front chain ring, they say my big blade also worn, this I will source myself and change, I do not see how the small blade can be worn when I am hardly ever in it, hence the reason I never replaced the big.

 

so looking at changing the big blade 53 any recommendations?