Alex Rim R500 hub question
03-01-11, 03:06 AM
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Alex Rim R500 hub question
guys,,what about the Alex rim R500 hub,are they 10 speed compatible? ,I have mine intalled with GT 4 series and Im planning to upgrade my cassette.I wont find any info but it says Formula sealed bearing on GT website...thanks for your help..
03-01-11, 03:48 AM
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alex rims sells hubs now?
or are you talking about using the shimano hub from their WH-R500 wheelset?
if the hub is rated for 8/9/10sp then it'll work with 10sp.
or are you talking about using the shimano hub from their WH-R500 wheelset?
if the hub is rated for 8/9/10sp then it'll work with 10sp.
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sorry, I made you confused,,the hub description says formula sealed bearing,but it dosnt say any 8 or 9/10 speed,currently Im using an 8 speed cassette but I want to upgrade to 10 speed is it gonna work?,,thanks
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If an 8 speed cassette fits, a 10 speed will fit. The 10 is a little narrower, so it will require a spacer.(1mm if I remember right.)
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Right but the spacer is included with Shimano 10-speed cassettes. You don't have to buy it separately but you do need to install it.
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