What Hub Do I Have ?

socreativeprojects
socreativeprojects Posts: 7
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Would be grateful please for help identifying the type of freewheel that fits the hub on a 700 c Rigida rim (photos attached). Is it Shimano 8 speed? Length of splines is just under 40mm and the diameter is 35 mm. Could this also take a 9 speed cassette freewheel? I bought the wheels probably 12 years ago at a car boot and have forgotten what freewheel they take. Thank you


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  • whyamihere
    whyamihere Posts: 7,715
    8, 9 and 10 speed cassettes (and MTB 11 speed) are the same width, so if you had an 8 speed on there, a 9 speed will fit.
  • socreativeprojects
    socreativeprojects Posts: 7
    Thank you. I've never had a freewheel on the hub - so I'm still hoping someone can identify whether it is Shimano 8 speed :|
  • ugo.santalucia
    ugo.santalucia Posts: 28,312
    Yes, looks like a Shimano freehub and so it will take an 8 speed cassette
    left the forum March 2023
  • socreativeprojects
    socreativeprojects Posts: 7
    ugo.santalucia said:

    Yes, looks like a Shimano freehub and so it will take an 8 speed cassette

    Thanks Ugo !

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