8 speed on a 9 speed wheel

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8 speed on a 9 speed wheel

Postby Worrying Will » 12 Oct 2015 13:36

Quick Question. Can i put an 8 speed cassett on my 9 Speed wheel.
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Re: 8 speed on a 9 speed wheel

Postby Ewan » 12 Oct 2015 13:54

I *Think* that all Shimano 8-9-10 speed freewheel bodies are the same, so the answer should be yes.
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Re: 8 speed on a 9 speed wheel

Postby ris » 12 Oct 2015 14:00

yep, pretty sure it will be fine. you might not need a spacer at the back, too.

i put a 9spd cassette on in place of an 8spd earlier in the year and had to very little mandering (i think even the limit stops were spot on).
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Re: 8 speed on a 9 speed wheel

Postby Jack Hughes » 12 Oct 2015 17:14

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