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[Closed] Very stiff 8 speed cassette

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Setting up a bike as 8 speed. When I tighten up the lock ring, the cassette can barely be turned. A 10 speed cassette spins freely.

Am I missing something here. I thought 8, 9 and 10 spd cassettes fit on the same freehub


 
Posted : 09/03/2020 9:23 pm
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is it binding on the spokes behind it ?


 
Posted : 09/03/2020 9:31 pm
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Not binding, just really stiff


 
Posted : 09/03/2020 9:34 pm
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Is it possible that the lockring is going in a little further on the 8sp, and causing binding? It's not something i've really come across, but if it is happening, a thin spacer behind the cassette may help.


 
Posted : 10/03/2020 7:41 am
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Sounds like a spacer is needed


 
Posted : 10/03/2020 9:02 am
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Is it a hope? cracked freehub body?


 
Posted : 10/03/2020 9:37 am