Recently got a Wheelset with a frame I got, it came with a 7 speed cassette. What is the highest speed I can fit on here without there being any issues? And if I’m stuck with 7 speed, how would I be able to fit more gears on here?
by mydixapython
Recently got a Wheelset with a frame I got, it came with a 7 speed cassette. What is the highest speed I can fit on here without there being any issues? And if I’m stuck with 7 speed, how would I be able to fit more gears on here?
by mydixapython
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Dammit, forgot to mention it is 30mm deep
Measure it. If it is 35mm long you can fit up to 11sp mtb. If it is 32mm you are limited to 7sp
That’s a 7 speed hub, so you can’t get more cassette cogs unless you change the Freehub body or rebuild the wheel with a standard 8+ speed hub.
The issue with upgrading would be hub spacing, AKA Over Locknut Dimension (OLD). 7 speed hubs have either a 126mm or 130mm OLD, while 8+ speed freehubs use either 130mm or 135mm spacing.
This [Sheldon Brown article](https://www.sheldonbrown.com/frame-spacing.html) goes into more detail
If you’re lucky enough for the frame to have 130mm hub spacing, you could probably find a new wheel as a drop in replacement