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19/02/2009 9:38 pm
Can anyone tell me if I can fit a 9 speed cassette to a 7 speed hub? Its fairly old and getting a bit worn but seems pointless putting 7 speed stuff on when 9 speed stuff is so available!
Cheers
19/02/2009 9:39 pm
yes but the cones/axle will need re-spacing
19/02/2009 9:49 pm
Afraid not, cassette is too wide for the freehub body. As said above(sort of), you can change the freehub body for an 8/9sp if you're willing to mess with spacers and wheel dishing.
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19/02/2009 10:00 pm
Cheers maybe Ill just replace the shifter then - its only for my commuter!
19/02/2009 11:39 pm
If take out one sprocket it'll go on. Obviously you'll only have 8 gears, but you can still use new shifters and stuff. Just as long as the hub takes a Hyperglide cassette (with a lockring, not a threaded top sprocket).