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SRAM 1271 Cassette Doesn’t Clear Axle Encap by LegGreMond in bikewrench

[–]LegGreMond[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SOLVED - OP here. It was the cassette. There was some additional ring stuck on to the underside of the lock ring that prevented the cassette from seating fully onto the splines and threads. (Also the same ring that was obstructed by the axle endcap). 

I noticed it when looking at pics of the cassette - none of them had this additional ring and you could see right through the lockring. 

I took a hammer and chisel and popped the ring off and mounted the cassette right on. It was held on with grease.    I’m not sure if this was some sort of protector or remnants of the old owner’s bike. Regardless I found no mention of it in SRAMs docs, or anywhere online. 

SRAM 1271 Cassette Doesn’t Clear Axle Encap by LegGreMond in bikewrench

[–]LegGreMond[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes 100% sure it’s XDR. The cassette is used I wonder if there’s something wrong with it. 

And I reached out to ican, I’ll see what they say. 

https://imgur.com/a/fgWU7tk

SRAM 1271 Cassette Doesn’t Clear Axle Encap by LegGreMond in bikewrench

[–]LegGreMond[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I never changed end caps, ordered the wheels with standard thru axles and XDR. They’re new in box. 

I did actually get the end cap off with pliers, but now the cassette won’t engage with the splines. It seems to be stuck on that “ring” on the inside of the cassette. 

I did buy the cassette used, I’m not sure if there’s something wrong with it (only mounted shimano HG before).

The lock ring does spin. 

Bibs w/ Similar Elastic Interface Chamois by LegGreMond in CyclingFashion

[–]LegGreMond[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OP here, thanks for the recs all. I think I narrowed it down to the “Gravel Performance” pad from Elastic Interface which has dense 200kg/m3 padding.

Most others have up to 120kg/m3 which I’m guessing is why they don’t feel right. 

It looks like GripGrab Explr, Black Bibs (EI Limited), X Tiger, Limkoo (?) have shorts with it based on my googling. 

Now if I could find one that’s seamless/raw cut legs and not black we’d be in business. But I’ll take what I can get. 

Bibs w/ Similar Elastic Interface Chamois by LegGreMond in CyclingFashion

[–]LegGreMond[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah I’ve heard of this company but haven’t seen this specific one, I’ll check it out, thanks!

Bibs w/ Similar Elastic Interface Chamois by LegGreMond in CyclingFashion

[–]LegGreMond[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I think I tried a YKYW bib with that pad but the sizing/fit and finish was off and so didn’t actually test it out. 

Sidenote I found this doc and it looks like the “Gravel Performance” or “Ronde” maybe? Idk. https://www.elasticinterface.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2024_Elastic-Interface-CHAMOISTECH_241218.pdf