If want to get a new set of wheels for my old 6 speed freewheel road bike, and it isn't compatible since it's a cassette hub, can I just get the hub from my old wheels and put it in the new one?

There are a lot of options depending on what you want to do and how much you want to spend....more info is needed?

all i want to know is if it is possible to change an old hub from an old wheel to a new wheel..

Yes.

Yes, but I would explore NOS (new old stock) hubs from someplace like eBay.

That is what I have done with good results - NOS hub with a new rim and spokes.

Obviously for the front you can get a modern wheel if desired.

thank you datlas

But it may not be practical.

Mine came out really cool. Deep V rims laced to high flange hubs from the 80s. And no, not a fixie.

Did it with my wife's 1984 Bianchi. Used the 6 speed 105 hub with a new rim and spokes so that we could keep it freewheel. But we did squeeze a 7 speed freewheel into the frame. Works great and added 7 speed RSX brifters.

how would i know what spokes to get

Lots of ways, spoke calculator, ask the wheelbuilder at the shop, go to the mechanics forum, tell them what hub and rim you have, they canfigure out the two lengths for you (2 lengths req'd for a rear wheel build, drive side and non drive side depending on rim).

The thickness is up to you, some like straight gage, some like them butted, some want black spokes, some ss finish. Brand, DTSwiss, Sapim or other brands.

Some of the posters here are good wheel dudes. Urbanknight is full of it, .................uhhhhh knowledge I mean!...He'd tell you more about spokes.

thanks beanz.
just to confirm, i can have a shop install new rim and spokes into my old hub?

Yup, if it isn't badly damaged, like holes distorted (FUBAR).

BTW, I've had our tandem wheel rebuilt 2 times with the same hub, about 2 or 3 front wheels on old hubs and 2 rear wheels on used hubs. Hubs are most of the time reusable if not badly damaged.

If a shop tells you diferent, they're trying to soak you for money.

thanks

what are some good rims/spokes? budget of 200 ea wheel

Rim and spoke for $200 each wheel? Ought to get some good stuff for that price. But depends on your style. Heavy dude likeme DeepV ($75 shop, $60 online) DT spokes $25'ish.

Mavic Op's if a lighter rider, ($70 shop) $25 DT spokes, Since you want/need to use same hubs.

But you'd be better off pm'ing Urbanknight, he knows more about rim/spoke selection options. I believe Psimet builds and sells wheels to fellow forum members for a good price.

Just get Kinlin or Mavic rims with DT butted spokes. Spokes will be less than $0.75 each and an Open Pro rim will be about $65.


Good for years of future running.

do I have to get a rim with a specific amount of holes

sounds like you don't know what you want to do. what's wrong with the old wheel that you have to replace it? might be cheaper to just get a new wheel.

I'd agree with the last comment, you need to figure out how much cash you are working with...
your two options are either: New Wheel, or New Rim/Spoke.
The holes in hub and rim MUST match, 32/32, 36/36 and so on. Spokes are to be cut to length at your LBS.
You also need to check the condition of the hub, if this is sealed bearing type, you are usually okay, if it's a loose ball/cup unit, best overhaul it first.
you don't want to lace the rim only to have to overhaul the hub two weeks later.

best of luck.