8 speed cassette on 9 speed hub?

hamboman
hamboman Posts: 512
edited February 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
Is this possible? Will I need a spacer of some sort?
thx

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  • dave_s
    dave_s Posts: 4,362
    No you don't need a spacer.
    8 and 9 speed cassettes use the same size freehub body.

    Obviously you'd need a new shifter though
    Dave S
  • hamboman
    hamboman Posts: 512
    :D

    that news makes me v happy, thanks!
  • Bikedevil
    Bikedevil Posts: 1,156
    Just remember that 8 speed chains are wider than 9 speeds ones
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  • discurio
    discurio Posts: 118
    i'm wanting to get a new rear wheel off ebay foir the missus her bike is an 8 speed and the one im looking at has a 9 spd cassette on there now. will i need a new shifter then? im so confused thanx
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    you could just remove the caseete and fit the one that is on her wheel now.

    If you wish to leave the cassette on the "new" wheel you will need new shifter and new chain. Minimum.
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  • discurio
    discurio Posts: 118
    thanx nick. you just clarified what i wanted to know. cheers
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