Wheel, cassette and hub width compatibility question.
07-26-19 | 07:21 PM
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Wheel, cassette and hub width compatibility question.
I'm trying build up a Kona Jake 2009. I wanted to put a Sunrace MZ90 12-Speed Cassette on it. I'm looking for a tubeless compatible (700c rim brake) rear wheel. The hub width is 130 mm. Does such a wheel exist? Any suggestions? I'm new to bike forums so please redirect me if I'm in the wrong place here. Cheers!
07-26-19 | 11:33 PM
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Probably no. Your frame is spaced for a 130mm OLD (over locknut dimension) hub. I think 12 speed has moved to wider hubs to fit that number of cogs. In any case, the cassette you are referencing is a MTB, whose hubs were 135mm OLD, and many are wider today with thru axles, not quick releases. You realize you will need new shifters and derailleurs (and possibly new crankset). The 2009 Kona Jake was 3x8 Tiagra; not going to be compatible with 12 speed (you may not be even able to reuse the brakes depending on what shifters you use). Unless you know exactly what you want and why, it would probably be cheaper (not to say work better) if you just bought a new bike with the features you want.
07-27-19 | 12:39 AM
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Probably no. Your frame is spaced for a 130mm OLD (over locknut dimension) hub. I think 12 speed has moved to wider hubs to fit that number of cogs. In any case, the cassette you are referencing is a MTB, whose hubs were 135mm OLD, and many are wider today with thru axles, not quick releases. You realize you will need new shifters and derailleurs (and possibly new crankset). The 2009 Kona Jake was 3x8 Tiagra; not going to be compatible with 12 speed (you may not be even able to reuse the brakes depending on what shifters you use). Unless you know exactly what you want and why, it would probably be cheaper (not to say work better) if you just bought a new bike with the features you want.
07-27-19 | 06:19 AM
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Probably no. Your frame is spaced for a 130mm OLD (over locknut dimension) hub. I think 12 speed has moved to wider hubs to fit that number of cogs. In any case, the cassette you are referencing is a MTB, whose hubs were 135mm OLD, and many are wider today with thru axles, not quick releases. You realize you will need new shifters and derailleurs (and possibly new crankset). The 2009 Kona Jake was 3x8 Tiagra; not going to be compatible with 12 speed (you may not be even able to reuse the brakes depending on what shifters you use). Unless you know exactly what you want and why, it would probably be cheaper (not to say work better) if you just bought a new bike with the features you want.
as you say, unless he knows what he wants and why, and how much he wants to spend, he'll be getting into money parts wise with something that very well would be better to find a new or very new used bike that has more tire clearance or whatever.
