Will 11-32 Cassette Fit On 9 Sp Cannondale Expert Hub

"busterb" wrote in message
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I have an 01 C'dale xr800 and want to run a mtb derailleur and
cassette to get lower gear. It has 12-25 now but will an 11 tooth
cassette fit on this hub. I know I need a new chain too and that the
105 brifters will work on mtb derailleur.

The 11/32 cassette and mtb rear der should work just dandy on your bike. I
do believe the 11/32 cassette requires a special lockring which would come
with the cassette if purchased new. You might look at a 12/34 cassette if
you really need the gearing. Make sure that you get a long-cage derailluer.
The XT series of equipment is a very good value.

(busterb) wrote:
I have an 01 C'dale xr800 and want to run a mtb derailleur and
cassette to get lower gear. It has 12-25 now but will an 11 tooth
cassette fit on this hub. I know I need a new chain too and that the
105 brifters will work on mtb derailleur.

Buster, I had my LBS do the same thing to my 1998 XR800's 8-speed rear.
I've got all 105 except for a Deore XT derailleur and a cassette with a
wider gear range (probably 11-32 like yours, although I'm not totally
sure.) It works fine, although sometimes I still find myself wishing
I'd blown the cash to go to a 105 triple setup. (Lots of 5%-17%
grades here...)

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Dan Birchall, Hilo HI - http://dan.birchalls.net/ - images, words, technology

"Dan Birchall" wrote in message
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(busterb) wrote:
I have an 01 C'dale xr800 and want to run a mtb derailleur and
cassette to get lower gear. It has 12-25 now but will an 11 tooth
cassette fit on this hub. I know I need a new chain too and that the
105 brifters will work on mtb derailleur.

Buster, I had my LBS do the same thing to my 1998 XR800's 8-speed rear.
I've got all 105 except for a Deore XT derailleur and a cassette with a
wider gear range (probably 11-32 like yours, although I'm not totally
sure.) It works fine, although sometimes I still find myself wishing
I'd blown the cash to go to a 105 triple setup. (Lots of 5%-17%
grades here...)

--
Dan Birchall, Hilo HI - http://dan.birchalls.net/ - images, words,
technology

Or, you could be like my wife and have an Ultegra triple set-up with an
11/34 cassette! That girl could climb a wall!

(Dave Thompson) wrote:

"Dan Birchall" wrote in message
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(busterb) wrote:
I have an 01 C'dale xr800 and want to run a mtb derailleur and
cassette to get lower gear. It has 12-25 now but will an 11 tooth
cassette fit on this hub. I know I need a new chain too and that the
105 brifters will work on mtb derailleur.

Buster, I had my LBS do the same thing to my 1998 XR800's 8-speed rear.
I've got all 105 except for a Deore XT derailleur and a cassette with a
wider gear range (probably 11-32 like yours, although I'm not totally
sure.) It works fine, although sometimes I still find myself wishing
I'd blown the cash to go to a 105 triple setup. (Lots of 5%-17%
grades here...)

Or, you could be like my wife and have an Ultegra triple set-up with an
11/34 cassette! That girl could climb a wall!

What were the chainrings? 28/38/48 or something? (Those numbers matter too,
of course.

--
Dan Birchall, Hilo HI - http://dan.birchalls.net/ - images, words, technology

"Dan Birchall" wrote in message
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(Dave Thompson) wrote:

"Dan Birchall" wrote in message
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(busterb) wrote:
I have an 01 C'dale xr800 and want to run a mtb derailleur and
cassette to get lower gear. It has 12-25 now but will an 11 tooth
cassette fit on this hub. I know I need a new chain too and that
the
105 brifters will work on mtb derailleur.

Buster, I had my LBS do the same thing to my 1998 XR800's 8-speed
rear.
I've got all 105 except for a Deore XT derailleur and a cassette with
a
wider gear range (probably 11-32 like yours, although I'm not totally
sure.) It works fine, although sometimes I still find myself wishing
I'd blown the cash to go to a 105 triple setup. (Lots of 5%-17%
grades here...)

Or, you could be like my wife and have an Ultegra triple set-up with an
11/34 cassette! That girl could climb a wall!

What were the chainrings? 28/38/48 or something? (Those numbers matter
too,
of course.

--
Dan Birchall, Hilo HI - http://dan.birchalls.net/ - images, words,
technology

Nope, standard Ultegra triple 52/42/30. With the 11/34 cassette, perfect for
that climb from Kona to Kamuela!

(Dave Thompson) wrote:
"Dan Birchall" wrote:
(Dave Thompson) wrote:
"Dan Birchall" wrote:
(busterb) wrote:
I have an 01 C'dale xr800 and want to run a mtb derailleur and
cassette to get lower gear. It has 12-25 now but will an 11 tooth
cassette fit on this hub. I know I need a new chain too and that
the 105 brifters will work on mtb derailleur.

Buster, I had my LBS do the same thing to my 1998 XR800's 8-speed
rear. I've got all 105 except for a Deore XT derailleur and a
cassette with a wider gear range (probably 11-32 like yours,
although I'm not totally sure.) It works fine, although sometimes
I still find myself wishing I'd blown the cash to go to a 105
triple setup. (Lots of 5%-17% grades here...)

Or, you could be like my wife and have an Ultegra triple set-up
with an 11/34 cassette! That girl could climb a wall!

What were the chainrings? 28/38/48 or something? (Those numbers matter
too, of course.

Nope, standard Ultegra triple 52/42/30. With the 11/34 cassette, perfect
for that climb from Kona to Kamuela!

I can believe it... although the climb from Kona to Kamuela is a long
one if you take the "up" road... take the coastal highway to Kawaihae
and then up the twisty road to Kona and it'll hurt, probably. I'd
love a 30:34 low gear ratio for the steep hills over here; my current
one is more like a 39:32 or 39:30. Beats the stock 39:26, but still!

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Dan Birchall, Hilo HI - http://dan.birchalls.net/ - images, words, technology