Mavic Crossmax ST Wheels and Cassette Compatability

[Dogbane]

So after purchasing my Crossmax ST set, I noticed that the freehub is not compatible with cassettes that don't have a spider. Is that indeed what this little diagram on the freehub is telling me? Are there exceptions to this, or should I follow Mavic's recommendation and buy a new cassette with a spider? I was originally planning on throwing my XT 11-36 cassette on this freehub, but because it doesn't have a spider, I've decided to hold off. Do you guys have suggestions for a decent 10 speed 11-36 (with spider) cassette? I have a 10-speed Sram drive train. As always, any input is greatly appreciated!

-DB-

[kmorast]

The XT 11-36 is compatible with the Mavic ST freehub.

[the-one1]

XT from 750 up is a spidered cassette

[maviczack]

Hi -
to the OP, yes you interpret the little sticker correctly. the problem with individual cogs is that they exert a lot of force on the aluminum freehub body and they can make little notches in it. But most cogsets these days are joined in some way, either pinned together or carried on an aluminum backing spider.
so, I would say, use almost any cogset and you will not have problems.
happy riding, zack