cassette change

Peanutt
Peanutt Posts: 229
edited August 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
I have a new back wheel, well new to me and it came with a 9 speed sram cassette, is it possible to fit a 7 speed shimano cassette on it instead?
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    yes but you will need to use a 7spd spacer to space it out correctly.

    basically add a 4.8mm spacer ti the body before fitting the 7spd cassette.
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  • Peanutt
    Peanutt Posts: 229
    many thanks, a 7 speed derailleur and shifter don't work too well with a 9 speed cassette.
    No matter where you are, that's where you've been
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    the mech will but the shifter will not. get a new shifter and chain.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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