Bicycle Mechanics - Can I replace 6 speed hub with 8 speed hub?

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blackcannon
05-29-06, 10:57 PM
Okay, bouncing off my original thread, now I have this question...Based on Sheldon Brown's spacing chart (http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gloss_sp-ss.html#spacing)for general 6 speed hubs, I should be able to replace my current 6 speed hub with an 8 speed hub with the right spacers...I think...Any insight please? Please note, the rear tirangle spacing size on my bike is 126 mm...