So i have a new 7 speed cassette right now - if I buy a spacer, it will fit the wheel which normally takes an 8 speed? That sounds like a plan!!! Then I can just buy the wheels for now, which is a pretty big expense for me.
If I later decide to put a 10 speed cassette on (to get to my ideal 1x10), would I need to replace the derailleur as well as the shifter? I don't know if derailleurs are "speed" specific.
I didn't realize there were spacers for this purpose - man, I love this forum!
Originally Posted by
alcjphil
If the new wheel fits the dropout spacing of your bike, simply buy a 7 speed cassette and use a spacer. 7 speed cassettes are less expensive than 8 speed cassettes. If you want to upgrade to 8 or more speeds in the future, you can buy a cassette with more cogs. Cassettes wear out over time, so by the time you will want to change you will probably need a new cassette anyway