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flag dickdillander
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Posted: Jul 9, 2022 at 14:59 Quote
When installing a SRAM cassette on an XD driver once you line the splines up to the point you can start threading the cassette on……..does the cassette thread in to the point that it bottoms out? I’m afraid to over tighten it. I’ve really only dealt with shimano cassettes on a HG freehub which basically you get to the point where can’t really tighten the lock ring anymore.
flag kiranseligman
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Posted: Jul 9, 2022 at 15:28 Quote
dickdillander wrote:
When installing a SRAM cassette on an XD driver once you line the splines up to the point you can start threading the cassette on……..does the cassette thread in to the point that it bottoms out? I’m afraid to over tighten it. I’ve really only dealt with shimano cassettes on a HG freehub which basically you get to the point where can’t really tighten the lock ring anymore.

Basically stick the cassette on and the splines will line up then stick the tool in and turn it. It may feel kinda tight especially the first turn. Then it should free up a bit and turn on a bit easier until it doesn’t turn at all. Tighten it all the way. Proper torque is 40nm for reference so quite tight
flag barp
Posted: Jul 9, 2022 at 18:51 Quote
You do need to tighten the threads until they bottom out and then some (40 Newton meters if I recall correctly, AKA pretty damn tight).

And yes, it always feels terrible, as if you've cross-threaded it. I'm not a fan of XD cassettes/freehubs for mainly this reason.
flag kiranseligman
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Posted: Jul 10, 2022 at 10:09 Quote
barp wrote:
You do need to tighten the threads until they bottom out and then some (40 Newton meters if I recall correctly, AKA pretty damn tight).

And yes, it always feels terrible, as if you've cross-threaded it. I'm not a fan of XD cassettes/freehubs for mainly this reason.

Especially since the threads are so fine it is quite easy to cross thread, and difficult to tell the difference of if it is cross threaded or just the xd driver being an xd driver.
flag barp
Posted: Jul 10, 2022 at 11:16 Quote
kiranseligman wrote:
barp wrote:
You do need to tighten the threads until they bottom out and then some (40 Newton meters if I recall correctly, AKA pretty damn tight).

And yes, it always feels terrible, as if you've cross-threaded it. I'm not a fan of XD cassettes/freehubs for mainly this reason.

Especially since the threads are so fine it is quite easy to cross thread, and difficult to tell the difference of if it is cross threaded or just the xd driver being an xd driver.

Yes, exactly!
flag dickdillander
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Posted: Jul 10, 2022 at 16:33 Quote
Thanks for the responses guys. This was on a friends bike. I really wasn’t into potentially damaging his brand new wheel and brand new cassette. I took another look at it today. 100% not tight enough. I snugged it up tight today. But goddamn!! I do not like the feel of it as you spin it down. Totally does not feel good until it’s actually tight.
flag barp
Posted: Jul 10, 2022 at 19:03 Quote
As it so happens, "sram" is Polish for "sh!t".
flag dickdillander
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Posted: Jul 11, 2022 at 4:47 Quote
barp wrote:
As it so happens, "sram" is Polish for "sh!t".

100% Never putting that stuff on my bike.
flag bc-bike
Posted: Jul 12, 2022 at 11:16 Quote
I take SRAM cassettes on and off my multiple wheelsets for various reasons (about 20 pair) all the time and never had a fear of cross threading. When one was new, it was stiff, but come on guys - it ain't that hard .... sram haters. Also, use a torque meter and install it properly.
flag Dustndirt
Posted: Jul 13, 2022 at 11:59 Quote
barp wrote:
As it so happens, "sram" is Polish for "sh!t".
I submit this will be the best comment of the day, possibly week. Very well executed.
flag barp
Posted: Jul 13, 2022 at 20:22 Quote
Aw, I'm only talking sh1t, but thanks! Beer
flag jase111171
Posted: Jul 14, 2022 at 12:32 Quote
dickdillander wrote:
When installing a SRAM cassette on an XD driver once you line the splines up to the point you can start threading the cassette on……..does the cassette thread in to the point that it bottoms out? I’m afraid to over tighten it. I’ve really only dealt with shimano cassettes on a HG freehub which basically you get to the point where can’t really tighten the lock ring anymore.
40nm with torque wrench simples
flag Silent31
Posted: Sep 15, 2024 at 10:06 Quote
What if at 40nm it’s not bottomed out on the splines?
flag barp
Posted: Sep 15, 2024 at 10:32 Quote
Silent31 wrote:
What if at 40nm it’s not bottomed out on the splines?

Any chance you're putting an XD cassette on an XDR freehub?
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