Are SRAM and Shimano 9 speed cassettes interchangeable?

In some cases, it is possible to run a cassette from a different brand than the rest of your drivetrain. SRAM and Shimano cassettes, on either road or mountain bike, are interchangeable with each other as the spacing is the same between the sprockets.

Can you swap SRAM and Shimano cassette?

SRAM's cassettes and chains are compatible with all of Shimano's groupsets, and vice versa. Likewise, Shimano and SRAM buyers have the freedom to mix different levels of chains and cassettes so long as they are designed for the same kind of transmission.

Will any 9 speed cassette fit?

A 9-speed Shimano or SRAM MTB cassette can be installed on a 10-speed Shimano or SRAM MTB hub right away. A 9-speed cassette is wider than a 10-speed road cassette and is therefore too big for 10-speed specific Shimano road hubs. A 9-speed Campagnolo cassette can be installed on a 10-speed Campagnolo hub.

Are all Shimano 9 speed cassettes interchangeable?

Shimano 8- 9- and 10-speed cassettes/hubs are fully interchangeable for wheels with steel Freehub bodies. The only parts that are different in any important way between the 8- 9- and 10-speed systems are the shift control levers.

Is SRAM cassette tool same as Shimano?

Depending on the type of cassette and components the cassette is for will dictate the type of lockring tool needed. Shimano and SRAM use one type and Campagnolo or Campy use another. Both are used for locking or unlocking a cassette.

Do you need a chain whip to remove cassette?

To remove the cassette, you must loosen the lockring. This requires a special splined tool, some of which can be specific to your brand of cassette. As the lockring unwinds in the same direction the freewheel spins, you need to use a chain whip (in this case a plier type is used) to counter the loosening motion.

What is the difference between a freewheel and a cassette?

What is the main difference between freewheel and cassette hub? The freewheel is a single-unit and the act of pedaling tightens the freewheel to the hub. Whereas the cassette hub is a set of gears (cogs) that slides onto a cassette and is held in place by a lock ring.

Are SRAM and Shimano chains interchangeable?

Shimano and SRAM 11-speed chains are cross-compatible. If you have a Shimano 11-speed drivetrain, a SRAM chain will work fine and vice versa, however manufacturer's recommend pairing your components for optimal performance.

Can I use a Shimano cassette with SRAM derailleur?

A Shimano shifter doesn't play well with a Sram derailleur and vice versa. Basically what is happening here is that a shifter moves the cable a certain amount which causes the derailleur to shift a gear. The problem is that Sram and Shimano shifter/derailleurs are designed around different amounts of cable movement.

Is SRAM XDr compatible with Shimano?

– No, the two are not compatible and the Shimano cassette wont even slide on an XDr hub.

Are 9 and 10 speed cassettes interchangeable?

9- and 10-speed cassettes will both fit on the same wheel. The splines are the same for each. If you run your 10-speed shifters in friction mode (not possible if you're using STI "brifters" , then you can use either cassette on that system.

Can I change a 9 speed cassette to 11?

Converting a 9-speed wheel to 11-speed

You will have to buy a new 11-speed wheel and replace the entire wheel. On the other hand, if your current wheel is an 11-speed wheel, you can convert it to 11-speed by removing the low spacer from the low side of the 9-speed sprocket and installing an 11-speed sprocket.

Are 9 and 10 speed cassettes the same width?

they are the same width. The distance between the 9 speed gears is ever so slightly wider than on a 10 speed cassette (hence why 10 speed chains need thinner side plates than 9 speed ones.

Can I use a Shimano crankset with SRAM?

SRAM cranks are compatible with Shimano chainrings when both components are designed for the same mounting system (BCD).

Can you replace a SRAM derailleur with a Shimano?

Well-Known Member. It does not matter what motor the bike has; it is completely separate from the derailleur system. But Shimano and SRAM are not cross-compatible because they have different cable pull ratios. So in order to use a SRAM derailleur, the shifter also has to be replaced.

Can I use a 105 cassette with Ultegra?

There's no reason why you can't use an Ultegra cassette with an otherwise 105 groupset, or vice versa. With both 105 and Ultegra, the largest sprocket you can officially use is a 34-tooth, although in truth you can go much larger than that; we have gear systems with 11-40 cassettes that work very happily.

What cassettes are compatible with SRAM AXS?

SRAM Eagle AXS rear derailleurs are compatible with Eagle cassettes, including 11-50T, 10-50T, and 10-52T ranges. See the Eagle cassette product page for more information.

Can you mix cassette and derailleur?

As a general rule of thumb, it's best not to mix and match drivetrain components from different brands. While things such as cranks, chains and cassettes are mostly inter-compatible between brands, generally speaking, shifters and derailleurs aren't.

Can I use a 105 cassette with tiagra?

If you go for Tiagra you can't upgrade to 105 one component at a time because 10-speed and 11-speed drivetrain components aren't interchangeable. You'd have to upgrade most of the groupset components at once for optimum performance.

Are all 9 speed chains the same?

Chain width is about 6.7 mm.

Front chainrings are less sensitive to the thickness of chain used. Otherwise, all the 9 speed chains will work well, regardless of the manufacturer: Campagnolo, SRAM and Shimano.

Is SRAM owned by Shimano?

SRAM Corporation is a privately held bicycle component manufacturer based in Chicago, USA. SRAM is an acronym comprising the names of its founders, Scott, Ray, and Sam. Shimano, Inc. is a Japanese multinational manufacturer of cycling components, fishing tackle, and rowing equipment.

How does SRAM compared to Shimano?

The key difference between SRAM and Shimano groupsets is the shifting actuation – the distance between shifts relative to the lever index. Shimano's 1:1 ratio means the cable and derailleur move further during each shift.

Are mountain bike cassettes universal?

SRAM and Shimano cassettes, on either road or mountain bike, are interchangeable with each other as the spacing is the same between the sprockets.

How do I know if I have a thread or cassette?

Spin the sprockets backwards. If the fittings spin with the cogs, it is a cassette system with a freehub. If the tool fittings do not spin with the cogs, it is a threaded freewheel system.

Can I convert freewheel to cassette?

You cannot convert a freewheel hub to cassette. You need a new rear hub.