Would an 8 speed cassette and this wheel work with a bike that only has 7 speeds?
1030030
I assume you mean your shifters only have 7 positions. With an 8 cog cassette you would set the the limits of the shifters to leave out either the smallest or biggest cog, i.e. you will be able to shift to 7 of the 8 cogs. But, you would be better off just using a 7 speed cassette.
2211675
I use this on a road bike but drive trains are drive trains so if it's 8-speed compatible I would think it would work on a 8-speed Mtn bike. My .02
2268642
You can use if for 8 to 10-speed cassette. sure you can use for 9-speed too. bob
89200
My understanding is you can convert down but not up. Here's what I mean, 10 speed cassette can be converted down to 9 or 8 possibly 7 and all you would need is a space for the freehub. Explanation:The freehub gets shorter in lenth to allow for bigger gears. So to put a 8 speed on your bike you would need to change your freehub. Are you converting bike to 8 speed? Or are you just keeping seven speed shifter and deraillier. If so just buy 7 speed cassette geared for the way you ride, it would keep things simple.
271951
yes, assuming you have 7 speed rear deraillure shifter and chain. The width of the cassette is usually the same, it's the width of the gears plus spacing between the gears that are different.
61266
Yes, with a little work..... The 8/9/10 cassette is 4.5mm wider then the 7speed, so the 7speed will be too short (this wheel has a freewheel designed for the 8/9/10 cassette. Luckily there are spacers available for a couple of bucks...Search for 7 speed spacer and you should find one easily. The only caveat I will warn about is that if your cassette is not Shimano/SRAM then you may run into issues there too. But then a 7 speed cassette is easily found for $15-20 and do not forget that you will need appropriate tools for the switch (or go to your local Bike Shop). Yes, with a little work..... The 8/9/10 cassette is 4.5mm wider then the 7speed, so the 7speed will be too short (this wheel has a freewheel designed for the 8/9/10 cassette. Luckily there are spacers available for a couple of bucks...Search for 7 speed spacer and you should find one easily. The only caveat I will warn about is that if your cassette is not Shimano/SRAM then you may run into issues there too. But then a 7 speed cassette is easily found for $15-20 and do not forget that you will need appropriate tools for the switch (or go to your local... » Read More Yes, with a little work..... The 8/9/10 cassette is 4.5mm wider then the 7speed, so the 7speed will be too short (this wheel has a freewheel designed for the 8/9/10 cassette. Luckily there are spacers available for a couple of bucks...Search for 7 speed spacer and you should find one easily. The only caveat I will warn about is that if your cassette is not Shimano/SRAM then you may run into issues there too. But then a 7 speed cassette is easily found for $15-20 and do not forget that you will need appropriate tools for the switch (or go to your local Bike Shop). « Show Less
89202
If there is a spacer on your cassette, meaning it takes up the room that an additional gear would take, then simply take that off and you can fit 8 speeds, if not, you'd be better off buying a new wheel. do bear in mind that the more you spend on a wheel, the less your going to need to true/maintain it!
735837
As a direct replacement its unlikely you could get it to shift properly the 10 speed dyna sys derailleurs are only designed for use with 10 speed shifters. In my case (9speed) this required a new 10 speed cassette,chain and shifter. 8 speed should be the same unless you have an older thread on style rear hub. To me the clutch on the derailleur makes it worth it and you could lower the cost by using slx instead of xt on some/all of the components.
1610058
This wheel will work,but you will need a 4.5mm spacer for your 7 speed cassette.http://www.amazon.com/Wheels-Manufacturing-Cassette-Spacer-Converts/dp/B001CJVLWO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid;=1409095921&sr;=8-1&keywords;=4.5+mm+spacer
362273
Quite certain the answer is Yes. 7 speed twist with a 7 speed derailleur. Etc, Etc.
1516248
According to the package it will work on 7 and 8 speed derailleur chains. It does not differentiate between companies. I carry it but haven't had to use it yet
1955799
This is a Freewheel. It mounts onto a rear hub with threads. I am not familiar with cassettes but I don't think this will work. I don't have the bike with me at home to measure but I believe it is wider than a 5 speed. The bike I used it on is a Vitus with 126mm rear spacing that I upgraded from a 6 speed to a 7 speed with 7 speed index shifters and the frame with luck had enough clearence. I hope some information will be helpful with your upgrade. Good luck!
46037
I believe the photo is errant. What I received was a 7 speed. You definitely don't want to substitute an 8 speed on a 7 speed application. You'd have too much slack in the shifter cable (in position 8 on shifter) even if you adjusted the deraileur stops to avoid the chain falling off, and an annoying dead spot gathering up that slack when shifting back into the lower gears.
224414
I do believe your present bike is also a 7 speed as is the freewheel your giving thought to purchasing. A special tool is needed to remove the current freewheel from your wheel. Best option, take your wheel and your new gears (freewheel) to a bike shop. They'll swap them out for a few bucks. Check the chain length after you replace the wheel. That freewheel is a good. I bought one myself. Ride safe. Have fun !
798770
No this is designed for shimano or sram cassettes only. This will work with 8 through 10 speed cassettes I think a 7 speed will work but needs a spacer.
1760145
I put a 7 speed freewheel on this wheel and it works great. 6 will work too. I am assuming you have the old 27 inch, 126mm hub config like most road bikes of the 1970s and 1980s.
957469
It depends on the rear cassette. This chain is for a 7-8 speed meaning 7 or 8 different gears on the rear wheel. I would assume that your 10 speed as 2 in the front and 5 on the rear wheel in which case this chain will work just fine. Some new/high end bikes have 10 or more gears on the rear cassette and they require a chain that has more lateral flex to it to accommodate the positional difference between the front chainrings and the rear gears.