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just ditched the 10spd stuff on my tourer, fitted nice, easy and reliable 9spd.
got 11 spd on my mtb, which is boost 148.
when the 11 spd wears out, is there any way to fit 9 spd. by maybe spacing the gears out?
You'll probably have to space it out (similar to spacing an 11 speed hub for 10 speed) but once spaced correctly it should be fine as you're not changing the cassette 'gaps'. I'd imagine two of the 5 mm cassette spacers should do the job, you'll just need to make sure you adjust the low screw enough so it doesn't dump the chain behind the cassette.
EDIT: That is of course assuming that you're not using SRAM. I have no idea how you'd space an XD driver...
shimano 8/9/10 speed cassettes are all the same width. 11 speed is wider, so a thin spacer is required if its an 11speed hub. I don’t know the exact thickness, but it must be a couple of mm.
cheers fella's. I will report back when I try it.
shimano 8/9/10 speed cassettes are all the same width. 11 speed is wider, so a thin spacer is required if its an 11speed hub. I don’t know the exact thickness, but it must be a couple of mm.
The above only applies to road 11 speed - mtb spacing is the same on Shimano for 8/9/10/11 speed
Not sure why you would want to go back to 9 speed - its not even cheap anymore!
The above only applies to road 11 speed - mtb spacing is the same on Shimano for 8/9/10/11 speed
This. I've not seen (not looked) a boost 148 road bike so assume this is a mtb.
If it's a shimano cassette, fill your boots, new* mech and shifter obviously though. If it's a sram 11 speed you'll likely need a new free hub as well though they do do hg type ones so possible you may not.
its not even cheap anymore!
no, but it is a bit more robust and reliable. and better suited to a double or triple set up.
It should all work fine.
Shimano 9, 10 & 11 speed MTB cassettes are all the same width.
Boost cranks aren't necessary if you're not running 3" tyres and the chainstays aren't too wide.
OTOH I run 2x11 on one bike and it's no less robust or reliable than 9 speed.
My old 90's MTB runs Shimano 7 speed on a 10/11 Speed Mavic hub quite nicely. I use 2 x 3mm spacers next to the spoke side.
I have 9 speed xt on Solaris max with 3" tyre and non boost cranks.
No issues.
[quote=anotherstan ]I have 9 speed xt on Solaris max with 3" tyre and non boost cranks.
No issues.
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