Shimano 7 to 8 speed? Help?
08-24-09 | 09:22 AM
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Shimano 7 to 8 speed? Help?
The other day, I picked up a $20 Schwinn 684.
All Shimano 105.
7 speed.
I have stripped it down & plan on selling/trading away everything.
But, I've decided that I want to keep the wheels. 32 spoke Wolber TX Profile in decent shape.
Now my current ride is 8 speed, and I'd like to put these Wolbers on for touring. But it has a 7 speed cassette. I've got a spare 8 speed, though... will it just slip right on and be good to go? Or am I going to have to buy a different rear hub and lace it on to get back to 8 speed?
All Shimano 105.
7 speed.
I have stripped it down & plan on selling/trading away everything.
But, I've decided that I want to keep the wheels. 32 spoke Wolber TX Profile in decent shape.
Now my current ride is 8 speed, and I'd like to put these Wolbers on for touring. But it has a 7 speed cassette. I've got a spare 8 speed, though... will it just slip right on and be good to go? Or am I going to have to buy a different rear hub and lace it on to get back to 8 speed?
08-24-09 | 09:28 AM
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From: Blaine, MN
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I just did this. I swapped the freehub body from an 8 speed wheel along with the axle setup. It is super easy - you just need a 10mm allen wrench to remove the hub body. I don't think the 8 speed cassette will fit on the 7 speed freehub body - at least mine didn't?
08-24-09 | 09:33 AM
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)I cannot see any place to put a 10mm allen
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08-24-09 | 09:50 AM
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