How to remove and install a Shimano cassette - Beginners guide!

How to remove and install a Shimano 11 speed cassette
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[@larsh8560]

Easily the best video on Shimano 11 speed cassette installation I have seen.

[@WtfYoutube_YouSuck]

Nailed it, M8. Saved me in my time of need. Just moved to the mountains and the ol' 28 (and my lungs/legs) ain't cuttin it. Had to throw on the 34 granny gear and had no idea where to plonk the spacers in.

[@dencioz55555]

He’s an expert on how to fix things on a bike. We’ll call him “ the bike professor”. Thank you very much.

[@stephengarratt5076]

Very handy having this here as I removed earlier what I thought was a complete 11 speed cassette, but turned out to be three largest rings conjoined and the other 8 rings loose and watching this made re assembly easy. Many thanks!

[@rdcanyon]

These videos are awesome.. exactly the right pace when following along. Thanks a lot , much appreciated!!

[@voxnero]

This is the kind of video that makes KZbin so valuable. Thank you for sharing, this helped me get my first build done!

[@185257]

Best video I’ve found to best explain the spacer positions. Others seem to bypass or skirt over the issue. Thanks as made changing cassette a breeze.

[@markkelliher3285]

Thanks so much! I bought a new cassette and had no idea as to how to remove that white plastic liner from the inside of the cassette. Furthermore, I had no idea that the plastic liner can provide utility for the future when you need to store a cassette.

[@mikemilla2420]

Your videos are just the best. Very detailed. Thank you!

[@Mrjasonjohn74]

The best video that explains this entire process clearly for any beginner at it! Simple and brilliant even after 4 years! 👍thank you so much for taking the time to put this together

[@amyhensch5635]

Thank you for showing the order with the spacers and getting each cog right side out. Very much appreciated!

[@rafaelcalderon2027]

Greetings from Atlanta, Georgia thank you for the awesome video very detailed and informative. I am waxing my new chain for the first time and I’ve decided to install a new rear cog. Once again, thank you very much. I wish you the best of luck.

[@Purge00]

You just saved me - thank you. I took the plastic tool of my shimano and thought I would have to align it using the numbers somehow. I hoped that the hub would have a small notch as you have showed. Thank you.

[@nolanshula634]

Thanks so much for your videos. By far the most in depth how-to bike mechanic videos I have found. And thanks for taking your time explaining the ins and outs as you go along in the video.

[@braulioperez181]

Great instructional video. This is why I ALWAYS procure knowledge and guidance from this channel before starting a maintenance or repair job on my bike. There is always new things or "master tricks" to make your life easier. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@othmanalkhayat9724]

Can’t thank you enough, I really learned from you a lot in many videos not just this, you are really helping us, please keep up the great work!!

[@richtfox]

A huge help, thanks from a newbe

[@WhaJMc]

Thanks for posting this video and the center lock rotor video. I think you have saved me hours. It's so much easier when you know what you're doing and can refer back to a video. The only recommendation I would make is that you add chapters to your videos so people can easily go back and watch certain sections again.

[@jasboehlke]

Thank you! Just installed a cassette on a trainer and did not grease the lock ring as they did not call it out, removed and now greased, good tip!

[@sh-mufc]

Just had this issue and this video was brilliant in fixing it. The numpties that gave it a thumbs down clearly can't follow simple instructions

[@cameecooose]

Fantastic video. This really helped with my confusion with regards to the spacers and where they should go. Thanks alot

[@johnhayes1641]

Very helpful! My first time installing a 105 cassette and I wasn't sure about the spacers.

[@garys628]

brilliant......changing over wheels first time.....cassette collapsed.....aaarrrggghhhh......got it back together but wasn't sure if correct......video has been great to double check.....didnt notice if writing was on outside of each sprocket. many thanks for concise description. 👍

[@christianblake3997]

Thank you so much for an extremely informative explanation this helped me more than any other KZbin video much appreciated!!!🙏😊

[@markfanning611]

Just to add to this highly detailed and informative explanation. On Shimano cassettes if you look at the indexing small spline, the clockwise groove is wider than the counter clockwise groove on the other side of the index. This effectively polarises the cogs and with the writing on the outer side as told, should prevent fitting them incorrectly as well.

[@jlhooker]

Thank you for the concise tutorial, nicely explained.

[@christophercolecliffe8384]

Excellent, informative and easy to watch video. Thank you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ytb3748]

Omg, that is very thorough! I just installed my Ultegra 11 speed watching this A to Z ;) Sorry, I forgot to say, thank you!! :)

[@kowalja6]

Thank you for this video. I almost installed my 11 speed cassette with a spacer for 10 speed or less cassette :)

[@arplast1]

An excellent tutorial presented with a really easy to understand style - well done👌

[@danielbergman1984]

Thank you mate! This made my day a whole lot simpler! Excellent video for a first timer! 👌 Cheers!

[@waisinglee1509]

Thank you for a great video! Especially the part reassembling the cassette.

[@mickp10]

Thankyou. Excellent instructions. I appreciate your time putting it together.

[@sx2000]

Thank you for the spacer information about the freehub!

[@denebrown4065]

Great video thanks. Doing my first bike overhaul and this helped massively

[@NeutralGenericUser]

Thank you for these informative videos!!

[@Tony-ks8fr]

Awesome video. Very clear instructions.Thanks this has been really helpful!

[@bobw2993]

Brilliant video, great tips & advice. Thanks!

[@maxgonzalez214]

Great video, thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. Liked and subscribed immediately after watching.

[@TheNewMexicoMan]

Thank you! This was very helpful.

[@daviddarnelcreative575]

Great. I liked the suggestion to use the white plastic to remove and install (not just for storage). Thank you.

[@user-sm8xs8vn4x]

Loved the video! Very well explained! Thanks!

[@ckharlo]

Excellent explanation can’t thank you enough !!

[@jasonjackson4555]

Excactly what I needed to know! Thanks!

[@jasproful]

Thanks for your videos, they of a great value for me

[@mohamadansariali2818]

Thank you for doing this informative video.

[@user-pq3gb3ci5k]

Very useful video, thanks from sweden.

[@eustacehyliger3487]

You made this clear and simple to follow. Much appreciated.

[@natethesk8er]

Thanks for this. Just saved me some headaches! Cheers 😎

[@phenn6376]

Really good detailed step by step video. Feel very confident I could change a cassette myself now. Thank you.

[@michaelpaciello433]

Thank you CJ, I view you video and fixed my problem.

[@meshglider]

Seemingly long winded but awesomely thorough, thank you so much 😊

[@jtnachtlauf1961]

Very usefull, thank you very much for your how-to videos.

[@nathanwilliams9695]

A good mechanic thanks 🙏🏼

[@davestubechannel1473]

Good informative video. One thing worth mentioning although the 11S markings on the gears face outwards they can only fit on the hub one way and cannot be reversed because of the hubs offset spline arrangement.

[@steve_22xy]

very good lesson. thanks!

[@chad8863]

Thank you. Very helpful.

[@markkelly9686]

Great vid, thanks for sharing 👍

[@tonycowles4150]

Brilliant video 👍

[@greghenderson6011]

Thanks for the tip!

[@nakamuza2206]

Nice one pal!

[@Jpmam832]

Cool, I like that, cheers.

[@48thRonin...]

Thanks man!

[@vadlme]

Good for beginners 🤙

[@vaux_manvv7520]

That is the tool I was looking for, is it the xtools cassete remover because it's the best bang for the buck for what is does when compared to the park tool version.

[@FreeToCycle]

X tools pro chain whip pliers👍

[@desertrider325]

Thanks!

[@thedude2820]

You’re all ace’s… picked up a diy follower!

[@leftyseel8658]

How about an L-shaped 8mm hex wrench with 1/2” Dr. adaptor, would this have good enough leverage? It’s what’s on my Super B 93500 tool set. Got no adjustable wrench right now. Got a box wrench somewhere, not sure if that’s ok to use. Edit: Found the box wrench and it’s 15” and fits the lockring tool perfectly. I’ll try it.

[@simonhenry1769]

Do you know where you can get replacement lock ring shims? Mine has fallen apart and I've picked out the bits of metal but don't want to torque up without a replacement shim.

[@anderslarsen4912]

I guess the procedure is the same on all Shimano external gear hubs regardless of the number of gears?

[@craigherriot4026]

When I fitted the new cassette it seemed like there was very little thread available to thread on the lock-ring. I'm sure It was installed correctly. Any ideas?

[@jamesbenning9665]

Hi, very informative, thanks. Can I ask your advice? I installed a brand new Shimano 11sp cassette on to a brand new Shimano RC700 wheel and noticed cassette wobble from the outset. I double checked the lock ring and it's not cross threaded. I'm struggling to get perfect shifting and chain sometimes skips under load and wonder if there might be an issue with wither the cassette or wheel manufacturing tolerances?

[@FreeToCycle]

May need a spacer behind the cassette!

[@leftyseel8658]

Do you need to grease the freehub body before putting the cassette?

[@jinjatube]

I just bougth a shimano XT 11-speed 11-40 cassette and it looks like the gap between the smallest cog and next cog is wider than between all the other cogs... is this normal? Shouldn't they all be the same distance apart?

[@jason200912]

Which face do you install the spacer on

[@chrispfeif5552]

Nice clip for those with that set! I have a 7 speed, with one spacer..for the life of me cant fit the spacer anywhere..there is always too little room for the thread of the lock ring to grip and be tightened...gary fisher mamba -yeah old one. would fancy if someone could quote a link to a clip. thanks all!

[@viestursermanis9071]

👍

[@mpl1700]

what tool do I have to use for the lock ring of a shimano 105 cassette 11-28, 11-speed ? is that a Tl-Lr15 ?

[@FreeToCycle]

Yes!

[@bertasr.4732]

Hi, why the space between the smallest sprocket of a cassette and the one next to it (i.e., the space between the smallest and the second smallest sprockets) is bigger than the space between the rest of sprockets?

[@jinjatube]

Yes, I'd like to iknow this too. I noticed this on the XT 11-40 11-speed cassete I bought.

[@biglouie964]

Do you spray any lube on the cassette after you replace/clean?

[@FreeToCycle]

No not on the cassette!

[@jonsnyder1202]

Do you have a tutorial that covers removal of a cassette that is stuck on the free hub?

[@FreeToCycle]

I don’t believe I have a video covering that, but I can soon make one if it helps you out!!

[@jonsnyder1202]

Free To Cycle I can’t thank you enough. I just watched the video and will give it a go. I thoroughly appreciate your content and will continue to watch for new maintenance advice.

[@10MEN]

What is the tool alternative to a chain whip called?

[@FreeToCycle]

Chain whip pliers.

[@10MEN]

@@FreeToCycle thanks, found them on Amazon under cassette pliers. No more knuckle rash.

[@ge7sur3nka34]

I installed 105 cassette and it needed a spacer

[@mykneegrow2819]

Ok so I’ve accidentally jumbled them all up when cleaning them 😂 anyone know any tips on matching them back up

[@MrSamBowers]

Freewheels are better. Far and away. You can take a freewheel off without it falling apart on you. Newer is not always better.

[@shaft3160]

Hey how to reduce a 8 speed cassette into a 7-speed?