Bicycle cassette (rear chainrings) standards
Clear guide to bicycle cassette standards. Learn freehub types, sprocket compatibility by speed count, and how Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo cassettes differ.
Index of all the articles related to cassettes and freewheels – types, standards, removal and replacement etc.
Clear guide to bicycle cassette standards. Learn freehub types, sprocket compatibility by speed count, and how Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo cassettes differ.
Bicycle cassette compatibility explained from 6- to 12-speed systems. Covers sprocket spacing, Shimano vs Campagnolo standards, SRAM XD, road vs MTB differences, and what can (and can’t) be mixed.
Bicycle rear sprocket “speeds” explained: cassette standards from 6 to 13 speeds, sprocket spacing and width, road vs MTB differences, and compatibility basics.
Freewheel vs freehub explained: how to tell the difference, how sprockets mount, cassette vs freewheel pros and cons, and Hyperglide, Uniglide, XD basics.
Bicycle rear hub explained: hub types, freewheel vs freehub differences, bearing placement, standards, dimensions, boost hubs, and cassette compatibility basics.