Wanted: 6 Speed Shimano (600 arabesque) cassette

Posted on Sat 5th, November 2011

• #1

jimmysav

I've just bought Peter V's Koga Miyata. It all looks hunky dorey, but needs a new cassette. I assume one can't really buy a 6 speed cassette in shops any more. Any one got one in decent condition, or know a place to go? Should I be making this a Hilary's problem?

Presumably it has to be Shimano to fit the free wheel. Anything else I have to look out for?
• #2

Tel

Pain to get hold of them. Generally I replace the freehub body with a 7 speed Hyperglide as cassettes are easier to find and even available new. On my own ride I have a new SRAM 9 speed respaced to 7 speed.
• #3

jimmysav

I notice when you buy a chainset, it rarely includes the rear cassette. Is it just seen as a disposable most of the time?

The campag cassette I bought recently was individual spockets/rings. Is that something that Shimano ever do?
• #4

benjam

I've a arabesque 6sp with 12-18 and am looking for something a bit larger for climbing. If I find one I'll let you know. If you could PM me with a price you'd be prepared to pay it'll helpe decide how much to spend on a replacement.

Cheers :)
• #5

jimmysav

Hi Benjam, cheers, will do.

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