Cassette compatibility with Bike / Trainer

[Bub Marley]

Is it possible to run a different cassette on your trainer?

 

I currently have a 1X11-36 on my road bike. Looking to purchase a direct drive trainer and will need to purchase a cassette as well. Is it possible to use an 11-32 cassette? 

Any ramifications on doing this and will my existing chain be fine? 

 

Only reason to do this is if I can’t find an 11-36 cassette.

[Call Me Manny]

3 minutes ago, Bub Marley said:

Is it possible to run a different cassette on your trainer?

 

I currently have a 1X11-36 on my road bike. Looking to purchase a direct drive trainer and will need to purchase a cassette as well. Is it possible to use an 11-32 cassette? 

Any ramifications on doing this and will my existing chain be fine? 

 

Only reason to do this is if I can’t find an 11-36 cassette.

If both are 11 speed, it will work

[RobertWhitehead]

1 hour ago, Bub Marley said:

Is it possible to run a different cassette on your trainer?

 

I currently have a 1X11-36 on my road bike. Looking to purchase a direct drive trainer and will need to purchase a cassette as well. Is it possible to use an 11-32 cassette? 

Any ramifications on doing this and will my existing chain be fine? 

 

Only reason to do this is if I can’t find an 11-36 cassette.

You won't have any problems. You'll even be able to put another speed cassette on there. Your only problem with that will be that the shifting won't be as smooth 

[Bub Marley]

They’ll both be 11 speed cassettes. So its more the ratios being different that was the concern.

 

Okay cool. Thanks for the assistance.