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Hi,
I'm looking to build up a hack commuter bike. I've got 7 so shifters and a wheel without a cassette. Not sure whether the wheel is a 7 or 8 speed. If it's an 8 speed, is that any different to a 7? Will I need a spacer or owt to put a 7 speed cassette on?
Thanks,
Stu.
Yes you will need a spacer if wheel is 8 speed (4.5mm IIRC)
Thanks wiggles. Does the spacer go behind the largest cog?
I always thought a 7 speed was freewheel only not a cassette type
Does the spacer go behind the largest cog?
It does indeed.
I always thought a 7 speed was freewheel only not a cassette type
Then you were incorrect 🙂
Then you were incorrect
My bad!!
Thank you all
got a couple in the shed, drop aline if you need one and i can post you one.
7 speed cassettes will also work with 8 speed shifters and vise versa. The distance between each sprocket is the same.
7 speed cassettes will also work with 8 speed shifters and vise versa. The distance between each sprocket is [b]almost[/b] the same.
Thanks biffa, do you mean a spacer? I'm hoping that the wheel is an old 7speed but won't know until I try it.
Appreciate the offer and might come back to you.
Stu.
Yup got a couple of spacers, try the cassette if it needs a spacer let me know and I can send one.