Cycle Cassetes

The sprockets are the key component of the gear shifting of any bike. Cassettes have a series of straight splines that form the mechanical connection between the sprockets and the cassette compatible hub, which contains the ratcheting mechanism. A correct use of the gears can help the rider save a lot of energy, that's why it's interesting to be able to count with the best components associated to that mechanism as is the case of the cycle cassetes.

The structure of the gears is circular and includes all the available gears at disposal of the rider. The main differentiating factors of the cycle cassetes are the amount of sprockets and gears offered.

The gear shifter, located on the handlebar, changes the chain's position on the cycle cassetes as well as on the front chain-wheels, in order to have a harder or easier gear, always in regard of what the conditions of the road ask for. The materials used to produce the cycle cassetes are of great importance, as in many cases these aim to reduce the friction between sprockets and chain (it's the case of chrome-nickel for instance), reducing the wear of the two components and yielding a longer product life. Still, it's recommended to regularly use lubes in order to avoid excessive friction that will damage the components (avoid applying on the cassette though, as it might damage the brakes, better apply the lube on the front sprockets).