Originally Posted by
highroller
1. My 7 speed freewheel failed and come apart, so the thread is stuck on the hub while the cogs have come off. Is it possible to remove it or do I need to use a new hub and lace the wheel again.
Did the part where the removal tool fits come off with the cogs? If not the just use a tool and remove it. Otherwise you could probably (after removing the cogs and stuff and getting to the freewheel body) clamp it in a bench vise and remove that way also
Originally Posted by
highroller
2. I have a spare hub but it is 130 mm rather than 135 mm. can I use the nuts of the old hub which are over 2+mm thicker to make it into a 135mm?
Probably not, You probably won't have enough axle length after adding all that extra spacing, maybe if you replace the axle and the locknuts...
Originally Posted by
highroller
3. The hub is a 8/9 speed cassette compatible. I was thinking to make it into a 8 speed. I have a 8 speed cassette, rear derailleur, and shifters. Do i need to change the front derailleur, cranks and chain or can i get away with using the old ones?
They should work fine with the 8spd. But I would replace the chain with the newer cassette.