8, 9, and 10 speed hubs

marathon marke · 04-16-2010, 11:01 PM

I'm looking at buying some Shimano hubs that are stated to be for 8, 9, or 10 speed. I want to use them on a hybrid that currently has an 8-speed hub and I'd like to keep it that way as I don't want to upgrade the derailleurs. What do I have to do to use a hub such as this as an 8-speed?

Joe_W · 04-17-2010, 03:02 AM

Nothing. The 8 speed cassette has the correct width for that hub (as far as I remember). You only need to use a spacer when using a 10 speed hub, they are narrower. All (almost all?) Shimano 8 speed hubs can be used with 8, 9 or 10 speed cassettes.

10 Latest Posts
New!! Today 12:59 PM
E-Bike Newbie Today 03:55 AM
Pros and cons of a Dropper post Yesterday 09:14 PM
(So California) PV Dr to be closed to bi... Yesterday 10:26 AM
Broken Bottom Bracket Yesterday 06:30 AM
Specialized or Cannondale Yesterday 02:11 AM
Fuji vs Schwinn 09-16-2024 12:21 AM
Have you learned to fall? 09-16-2024 12:14 AM
$10,000? 09-16-2024 12:09 AM
Naming a bicycle - Yes or No? 09-15-2024 11:37 PM

Join BikeRide on Strava

Feel free to join if you are on Strava: www.strava.com/clubs/bikeridecom