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Old 02-11-16 | 06:07 AM
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Comparable?

I'm a senior time trial rider. I'm interested in a 2012 Felt B-16 for sale on my local craigslist. It has an eight cog cassette. I would like to be able to put my Zipp 404 tubular rear wheel on this bike, but I'm guessing that won't work as the hub on the rear wheel is for a 10 cog cassette. Any modification(s) options here, or should I pass on this bike? I certainly do not want to buy a new aero wheel set.
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Old 02-11-16 | 06:37 AM
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You've got lots of options.

Shimano freehubs are the same width for 8, 9, and 10 speed cassettes, so the simplest way to go would be to throw an 8 speed cassette on your Zipp wheels (likely without any modifications or spacers) and be ready to roll ...after adjusting the rear derailleur to account for the wheel change.

Or you can upgrade the shifters to 10 speed and use a 10 speed cassette. The bike's current derailleurs, if they're "8 speed" models, have the correct cable pull ratios to shift a 10 speed drivetrain.

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