Can I Change my boys bike 7 speed to 9 or 10?
stantheman206
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http://www.paulscycles.co.uk/m8b65s10p5 ... -inch-2014
Thinking about getting this 24" bike for my lad and after anyone's thoughts or better alternatives. He loves the trails and I like the fact this has a single speed and light v brakes. I was wondering if I'm able to change it to a 9 speed easily and change the grippy shift things to rapid fire. Not looking at anything special deore or slx which I can see would be fairly cheap if it's just the cassette, rear mech, shifters and chain that I needs o swap.
Any advise would be appreciated.
Thinking about getting this 24" bike for my lad and after anyone's thoughts or better alternatives. He loves the trails and I like the fact this has a single speed and light v brakes. I was wondering if I'm able to change it to a 9 speed easily and change the grippy shift things to rapid fire. Not looking at anything special deore or slx which I can see would be fairly cheap if it's just the cassette, rear mech, shifters and chain that I needs o swap.
Any advise would be appreciated.
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the lists it as 6spd so it will be a spin on freewheel so no.
if it actually has a freehub and cassette the it could be done.
rear wheel inspection needed and the hub width checked."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
You could just get a new shifter.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-Rapid ... SwPc9W1p0dI don't do smileys.
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Ok, listing definitely states 7 speed but also its a freewheel that I assume is threaded onto the wheel? I was aiming to get a bigger spread of gears by going to the 9 speed to help compensate for the lack of the 3 chainrings up front which are found on other 24" wheel boys bikes.
Reducing weight is key as most boys bikes are ridiculously heavy! Maybe stick with changing the shifter and hunt some light weight tyres, tubes and finishing kit? Unless there are any other bikes at a similar price I've missed? He rode a carrera blast 24 last week which although was ok it came with heavy cable discs and 21 geras that I don't are really necessary!0 -
Depending how big your son is I'd consider something like this:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kona-Fire-Mou ... 2154294013
If you can find a 14 inch frame it might be ideal. Light and upgradeable.I don't do smileys.
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He's 10 years old, 4"8. I'm just a bit reluctant to go for a 26" wheeled bike just yet, will bare it in mind though0
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need to change wheels on a blast too if you want 8,9, 10 or 11 speed. saddly most kids bikes are heavy or you have to pay through the nose to get a light one.0
