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Old 08-28-12 | 07:04 AM
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HillRider
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Originally Posted by dddd
No, you don't need a new hub!

A 10-speed cassette will fit your hub just fine. There is a thin spacer in the cassette package, so look for the directions as to whether it should be used.
You certainly don't need a new hub as any 8-speed Shimano freehub will also accept a Shimano 10-speed cassette. AFAIK, all Shimano 8/9/10-speed freehubs require the 1 mm spacer behind a 10-speed cassette. Only the rare 10-speed only hubs can do without the spacer.
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