How To Remove & Install A Bike Cassette

You might need to change your cassette for any number of reasons; a new set of wheels, a worn cassette, or maybe you're adding some easier gears. Whatever your reason, changing your cassette is a job that you can definitely do at home with the help of just two specific tools – a chain whip and a cassette tool.

⏱ Timestamps ⏱
00:00 - Intro
01:05 - Removing the Cassette
05:06 - Fitting The Cassette

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[davidpinnington]

Nicely done - clearest description of chain whip I’ve seen

[billderas]

Best description for proper use of the chain whip ever! I should adopt it for future cassette changes. Yes, very convenient that my SRAM GX 10-52 cassettes are only one piece.

[kevinh]

Great video, thank you. I didnt realise that the tool for wrenching on it is actually to undo the ring at the very top of the cassette - I had thought that it was for a nut I had in the center.

[Voxacb]

Absolutely brilliant video. I learned a lot.

[dkbikeguy]

Great easy to understand video. Thank you.

[ReedoAce]

Thanks a lot! Didn’t really know what the smaller chain did on the chain whip.. good to know now

[islandaerial]

Don't have a chain whip? Try an old chain and a Vise Grip tool 😉

[lukehigham]

Nice that you have a pre-loosened cassette for this video!
But what can I try if mine won't budge with these tools? Very stuck 🤷‍♂️ thanks!

[uldis]

What about the spacers between the gears? I sometimes see none, one, two or different thickness.
How do I ensure the spacing is perfect?

[ronnisullivan]

Thanks. You helped me. I was putting the chain whip down closer to the hub. Once i put it up near the lock ring i got it off

[Mmikeyboy]

Wish you would wear rubber gloves to protect those gorgeous hands, your video is classy and very informative with no guesswork and exactly what i needed as I’m about to replace the cassette on my Trance e bike, stay beautiful xx

[Adam-vmkp]

I really like the pedros vice whip instead of the chain whip, a much firmer grip.

[haraldmadsen]

Brilliant. Even I understood that explanation!

[KevinT]

Thanks Anna! Always been curious, and as my skills increase and my riding gets harder the day will come that I need to do this.

[RYZ]

HG hub will fit 12 speed cassette from Sunrace, for anyone wondering

[chadclark]

Awesome video, now I need to order some tools!

[Laurinmtb]

I literally needed my bars to get that damn screw loose

[fjallmann]

Hey Anna, I had a question regarding the gouging many report on the shimano HG freehub body. Is it just lack of care or is it that the hub design is just not capable of taking higher torque/impacts?

[TeflondonSacked]

#AskGMBNTech Hey Anna, Doddy, I've been schooling myself for a year or two now on all things MTB maintenance, building custom wheels, suspension is on my short list. Your video's are such a help and inspiration to just tackle stuff, which I really appreciate. I've seen your rear derailleur vid and I for the life of me, cannot get the clutch axle to come out those 12s derailleurs which have seen some daunting weather here in Belgium over the winter. I believe it's a matter of applying the required mallet pressure on it, but I'm a little reluctant to breaking stuff.. Any tips are appreciated.

[mahinork]

Don't rest the rim between the ground and your ribs.
2 fractured ribs later, at least I got the cassette loose.