10/11 Speed cassette spacer

bill_gates
bill_gates Posts: 469
edited July 2015 in Workshop
I'm just about to change the wheels on my bike for the first time and I'm awaiting delivery of Mavic SLR's which I expect are 11speed but my drivetrain is 10-speed. Shimano 105.

Do I need to purchase a spacer and is there anything else I should look out for?

Also, is it normal practice to purchase a second cassette for the additional wheels, my older wheels will go to use on a second bike and then I'll also have a winter set of basic Aksiums.

"I like riding in my car, it's not quite a Jaguar."

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  • dowtcha
    dowtcha Posts: 442
    The wheels will come with a Mavic spacer, I think its 1.85mm. To fit 10 speed cassette you will need this spacer as well as the shimano 1.0mm spacer. I would just buy a cheap 10 speed tiagra/105 cassette for your older wheels.
  • bill_gates
    bill_gates Posts: 469
    Is it likely to be self explanatory to what order the spacers/cassette will go on the freehub and would I likely need to re-index my shifting also?

    "I like riding in my car, it's not quite a Jaguar."
  • dowtcha
    dowtcha Posts: 442
    Spacers on first followed by the casstte. I think I put the mavic on first but I don't think it matters. You should not have to re index.

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