Condensed answer: An 8-speed MTB hub is wide enough to accept an 11-speed MTB cassette. An 8-speed Road hub, however, is too narrow for an 11-speed Road cassette. If you have an 8-speed road bike and want to convert it to 11 speeds, you will have to replace the hub with an 11-speed one.
How many teeth does an 8 speed cassette have?
The Shimano cassette goes from 32 teeth to 28 teeth in second. THIRD gear on the Shimano cassette is 24 teeth compared to 23 on the SRAM.
Can I replace an 8 speed cassette with a 10 speed cassette?
Yes, it will fit fine. 8,9,10spd freehubs are the same. If it’s road you’re talking about then you’ll need a 1mm spacer behind the cassette if it’s Shimano, if it’s MTB then it’ll go straight on.
What is the best cassette for climbing hills?
For hill climbing and mountainous terrain, we recommend a road cassette such as the 11-32T SRAM Red 22 XG1190 11 Speed Cassette (A2), or the 11-34T Shimano Ultegra R8000 11 Speed Cassette.
Can I use any 8 speed cassette?
Simply put – 8, 9, 10 speed cassettes all fit on the same hub. A seven speed cassette will fit on an 8 speed freehub with the use of a spacer.
What is the best gear ratio for climbing hills?
In other words, 46 to 49 on the chainring and 16 to 18 on the cassette will meet most people’s needs. If you don’t want to stray out too far, a 46/17 to 42/17 are good gear ratios for smaller and occasional hills. These gear rates are considered a good middle ground that can be used in flat and hilly areas.
Can I upgrade my 8 speed to 10 speed?
Converting an 8-Speed Wheel to a 10-Speed Wheel If the wheel you are currently using is an 11-speed wheel, it should have a 1.85mm low spacer in it, so install the sprocket with both the 1.85mm spacer and the 1.0mm spacer in the low side.
Is an 11 32 cassette good for climbing?
