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Shimano Capreo Hub and Cassette Review
As mentioned in my ultimate gearing article, the main disadvantage of having 20-inch wheels is that your top-speed gearing may be lower than ideal. The main issue is that the stock gearing hardware used was originally designed for larger 26" or 27" wheels.
Share your comments below: Can you give more details on how you changed the low gear to a 34T? Posted by Ben 02/02/2008 02:34:27 PM The standard Capreo cassette uses the same splines as the Shimano MegaRange Cassette. You can split the cassettes apart by grinding the 3 rivet heads off. Once you've done that you can mix and match sprockets with any other cassette. In this case, I took the 34T from a MegaRange and replaced the largest stock sprocket on the Capreo. Since I've never done this before, my question is do you need to replace the rivets or are they not needed? Posted by Ben 02/08/2008 02:53:04 PM No, you do not need to replace the rivets. The splines on the hub keep all the sprockets lined up. Also, will the Shimano Altus work with a 9-speed cassette, or will I need to get new derailer? Thanks, for the information! Posted by Ben 02/08/2008 03:16:18 PM The Altus derailleur will work with a 9-speed if paired with a 9-speed shifter, but I don't recommend it. I'd recommend getting a better derailleur like the deore or x.9 with a 9-speed shifter. You want smooth shifting. Also, if you are going to have the extremes of a 34T to a 9T I'd recommend a long cage derailleur. What does Utah Tikes charge for a capreo hub and wheel built up (20-406)? Posted by DAVID 02/17/2008 11:17:30 AM The Capreo hub has been very difficult for us to obtain with regularity. The ones that we have gotten we had to import from the UK. If you are interested it is best to send us an email so we can put you on the list and let you know when they come in. Can the capreo be used on the zoomer with a tiagra rear derailleur? The grip shifters are stock and therefor came with the 8 speed cassette. Would I need to change the shifters as well? Posted by new zoomer 07/29/2008 01:19:30 PM The nice thing about the Capreo is that it can just pop in without having to change anything. That is, as long as you have a 9-speed setup. The good news is that you will not need to change the derailleur, as the Tiagra is 9-sp compatible. Just switch over to a compatible 9-sp shifter and you are good to go. Where can I buy this stuff?? I can't find both the hub and cassette in the same store... Thanks Posted by Daniel - Brazil 09/09/2008 10:44:02 AM For some reason Shimano has made the Capreo difficult to obtain in the USA. Not sure about Brazil. Currently we have to import them from Europe. I'm from the UK, I've been running 30/42/55 on the front and Capreo 9/34 on the back of my 20" Trice "S" for 3 1/2 years with no more problems than you'd get on an ordinary bike. Posted by DKMWT 02/01/2009 05:17:55 AM |
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