Uniglide to hyperglide.

feno46
feno46 Posts: 66
edited September 2009 in Workshop
I'm swopping my Shimano UG hub with 6 speed for a HG hub with an 8 speed cassette.

Will my Shimano long cage 600 rear mech with friction shifters work with the 8 speed.

Pete.
Its how far !!

Comments

  • Smokin Joe
    Smokin Joe Posts: 2,706
    Not a problem.
  • The 6 speed hub is probably 126mm wide (measured on the outside of the locknuts). If so, the frame will also be 126mm.

    As the 8 speed hub is probably 130mm wide, it won't fit.

    Try a 7 speed HG hub instead as they are usually the same width as 6 speed hubs ie. 126mm.
  • Thanks for the input chaps,

    Rick, just measured the dropouts and its 126mm inside , so a 7 speed it will be .

    Pete.
    Its how far !!
  • will3
    will3 Posts: 2,173
    and if you don't want to change the wheel you should be able to just change the freehub body.