Should you grease cassette lockring?
If the bearings are sealed (so dirt can’t get into the bearing), and there isn’t an interface (two surfaces rubbing together), than lube is probably not needed. Adding lube may actually create a dirt-trap as more dirt sticks rather than just getting in there and falling back out.
What is the torque for cassette lockring?
50 Nm
Cassettes & Freewheels
| Component | Brand | Newton meters |
|---|---|---|
| Cassette lockring | Campagnolo® | 50 Nm |
| Shimano® | 29.4~49 Nm | |
| Freehub body | Bontrager® | 45 Nm |
| Shimano® | 35~50 Nm |
How do you remove a SRAM Force cassette?
To remove the cassette, hold it from spinning using a chain whip. Insert the lockring tool (use the FR-5 series), and turn the tool counter-clockwise. The locking ring will unthread from the freehub and the cassette will lift upward. To install the cassette, lubricate the threads inside the cassette stack.
How does a lockring work?
A lock ring is a threaded washer used to prevent components from becoming loose during rotation. They are found on an adjustable bottom bracket and a track hub of a bicycle. Lokring is another form of fastener used in the automotive and air condition industries. These fittings are often confused with lockrings.
How tight should my lockring be?
The lockring only needs to be tight enough to keep itself on and stop the cassette rattling, but it doesn’t matter if it’s tighter still as long as nothing is damaged.
Can you over tighten rear cassette?
Only thing I’ll add is that it is possible to over-tighten a lockring and damage the freehub. Specifically the DT 240S freehub for Campy. The shoulder/flange the cassette tightens against is very thin metal and I did managed to crack one by overtightening.
Are SRAM and Shimano cassette tools the same?
Additionally I assume that the freewheel on the bike will be compatible for a SRAM or Shimano cassette? Yes, the tool is the same in either case.