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.
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cassettes-freewheels-index
Index of all the articles related to cassettes and freewheels – types, standards, removal and replacement etc.
Compatibility [02] Cassettes
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.
Speeds – rear sprockets
Bicycle rear sprocket “speeds” explained: cassette standards from 6 to 13 speeds, sprocket spacing and width, road vs MTB differences, and compatibility basics.
Bicycle rear sprockets – freewheel VS freehub
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
Bicycle rear hub explained: hub types, freewheel vs freehub differences, bearing placement, standards, dimensions, boost hubs, and cassette compatibility basics.