Nora Lenderby <
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> "Just Zis Guy" writes:
> > And the rear mech.
>
> That is absolutely unnecessary.
>
> > And the rear shifter. Apart from that, no problem.
>
> The chain would also need to be replaced with a nine speed
> model. The right-hand cone and seal must match the freehub
> body. As the new freehub body adds a few millimetres to
> the right hand side of the hub, it is usually necessary to
> re-dish the wheel slightly, re-space the axle, and
> sometimes to spread the frame.
>
> > 8 speed might be easier, most 7 speed mechs will handle
> > 8 speed.
>
> Any derailleur that will handle eight speeds will also
> handle nine, an eight speed cassette having the same
> overall width as a nine.
>
> One is not obliged to answer a question to which one does
> not know the answer.
>
> N. Lenderby (Mrs)
>
>
>
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I knew the chain and cassette would need updating. I have a
mtb and the rear frame spacing is 135mm so that should be
ok. I brought a 9sp rear mech a while ago as mine broke and
a 9sp is usable on 8 and 7sp. I didn't realise I would need
to re-dish the wheel though. Is this easy to do myself?
So I need to re-dish the wheel and change the freehub and
spindle. I already have a 9sp chain and cassette. The
shifters are the next purchase...
Thanks all. Reader