You can use your existing chain on a 7 speed cassette with no problem. It's only a problem going the other way: 6/7/8 speed chain is too wide for 9/10/11 speed cassettes.
On Tue, Apr 15, 2014 at 12:58 PM, Deacon Patrick <lamontg...@mac.com> wrote: > Zack, > > Here is a Shimano 7-speed 13t-34t cassette I've wondered about, but I'm > not sure if it is up to Deore XT quality: > http://www.amazon.com/Shimano-HG50-7-Speed-Cassette/dp/B00393913M > > I've been wondering if the answer to simplicity I'm seeking may be going > with seven speed rather than dropping a front ring, so I'm right there with > you in your questions. > > It's a 7/8 speed chain that Riv sells, so no change needed there other > than you should start with a fresh chain with a fresh cassette. > > With abandon, > Patrick > > > On Tuesday, April 15, 2014 11:46:40 AM UTC-6, Zack wrote: >> >> hey all - >> >> i think i'd like to convert my Rivs to 7 speed cassettes. my drivetrains >> could probably both use an overhaul, so i figure this is a great chance to >> make the switch. I have always had some problems with ghost shifting under >> load (i have checked derailer hanger, it's straight, greased under bottom >> bracket, made sure there are no kinks, replaced worn cassette, tightened my >> silver shifters, done all the suggested things,), and want to see if this >> switch will help/eliminate and get me to "heaven". >> >> My setup: >> >> Shimano X7 rear hub. >> Shimano Deore RD. >> Sugino Xd2 triple crank >> Silver shifters >> >> I live in portland and am a big dude, and andy and chris always take me >> on rides that involve "some climbing" so I'd like to have a good bailout >> gear. >> >> What do you guys recommend for a 7 speed cassette? I understand I'd need >> a spacer and 7 speed chain to make it work, anything else? How hard would >> it be to make the swap myself? (I have a chain whip and the park tools >> cassette tool, I have swapped out my 8 speed cassettes before.) >> >> Side note: why doesn't Riv sell 7 speed cassettes? >> >> -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
