Increasing nuber of gears. New Freehub?

shaw8670
shaw8670 Posts: 264
edited January 2015 in Workshop
I am upgrading the drivetrain on my Dawes Galaxy. I have a pair of wheels with Shimano STX hubs. The rear takes a 7sp cassette. I would like to change the F/H body for an 8/9/10sp. Is it just a case of changing it and altering the axle spacing and wheel dish?
Greetings from the wet and windy North west

Comments

  • keezx
    keezx Posts: 1,323
    If the spacing is alrady 130 mm you just need a freehub body.
  • shaw8670
    shaw8670 Posts: 264
    Will an 8/9/10 cassette not touch the frame and need the axle spacers moved from left to right side and then the wheel be off centre?
    Greetings from the wet and windy North west