9/10 speed casette on 8 speed hub?

ediot
ediot Posts: 20
edited April 2013 in MTB workshop & tech
is it possible to put a 9 or 10 speed cassette on 8 speed hub, bike has got 3 x 8 , want to make it either 3 x 9 or 3 x 10 , also do I necessarily need to change crankset for such upgrade ? Thanks

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Yes....same freehub takes 8,9 and 10 speed cassettes.

    Many people use 9speed cranskets with 10speed, and 8 speed with 9, but 8 to 10 may push your luck....try it and see.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • ediot
    ediot Posts: 20
    glad to hear that , thanks !
  • Finecactus
    Finecactus Posts: 33
    Ive gone from 8 to 9.

    The front and rear mech work okay with 9 speed shifters, but they are on the limit. So shifting to the gear either end of the cassette isn't always the smoothest
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    LOL, the rear mech for 8 and 9 speed is the same as the gears are the same total width (low to high) apart.....so not on the limit at all.

    At the front an 8 speed cage is slightly wider than a 9 so it can be fussier, but it moves less distance sideways.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • snoopsmydogg
    snoopsmydogg Posts: 1,110
    Finecactus wrote:
    Ive gone from 8 to 9.

    The front and rear mech work okay with 9 speed shifters, but they are on the limit. So shifting to the gear either end of the cassette isn't always the smoothest

    The width of 8 & 9 speed cassettes are the same, I would look at your set up if you are having difficulties

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