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hmm ok thanks!
I am wanting to 'endurofy' a downhill bike, so swap out the cassette for one with more lower gears.
I'll keep an eye out for a Trek Session or something. Hard to find one in a small size..
Swapping a cassette should be simple. Worst case you might also need to replace the rear derailleur.
I think everything would need to be replaced, the gear sizes and likely spacings would be all different. Not a game-breaking issue. The main hitch will be getting a cassette that is the right width.
As long as you're staying at the same brand and number of speeds, rear derailleur is the only thing that might need to be replaced. If you also want to upgrade the number of speeds, you'll need to replace the rear shifter as well. For example, Shimano 9 speed to Shimano 11 speed.
I would take the bike to somewhere like REI and talk with them about what your goals are for the upgrade. They've always been happy to share information any time I go there, even if I'm not having them service the bike. Note that replacing a cassette will require a special tool or two, but they're relatively inexpensive.
Cage plate will need to be larger to account for much larger gears.
It's seeming like the best option is to just buy a complete and then swap out the parts.
I'm thinking I might just get a cheap Trance 2018 to keep me on the tracks in the meantime, and have this as a side project I can take my time on
A used, complete bike is a great option, especially if it's different enough to get you on different trails than your current bike. Good luck!