Evolution of the Cassette

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09-11-18 | 04:33 AM

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branko_76

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Originally Posted by CliffordK

There are also transition Shimano freehubs that will fit either Hyperglide or Uniglide cassettes.

It might be worth installing if you can locate one.

Many of the Shimano branded freehubs are similar enough to allow them to be swapped.

I'm guessing the UG cassettes will fit HG bodies without modification, since what seems to be the only difference is the one tab, (narrow UG tab in wider HG slot).

09-11-18 | 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by branko_76

I'm guessing the UG cassettes will fit HG bodies without modification, since what seems to be the only difference is the one tab, (narrow UG tab in wider HG slot).

Yes, I think that is it. Slots on the hyperglide will still fit Uniglide cassetes. The freehub sould have threads on the inside and outside to allow either a sprocket locknut, or a end type locknut.

Sheldon Brown had a photo.

09-12-18 | 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by branko_76

I'm guessing the UG cassettes will fit HG bodies without modification, since what seems to be the only difference is the one tab, (narrow UG tab in wider HG slot).

Absolutely true. Any Uniglide cassette cogs still out there are close to 30 years old but they will fit Hyperglide-type hubs.