Are freehub bodies interchangeable?
Most Shimano Freehub bodies are interchangeable.
Does a 12 speed cassette fit on a 11 speed freehub?
The 12-speed cassette is designed to be backwards compatible with the existing 11-speed road freehub, while the 12 speed-specific freehub (available on Dura Ace hubs currently) can’t be used with the 11-speed parts. Sram HG-style cassettes are largely the same spacing as Shimano, with the 10 speed exception.
Are all Freehubs compatible?
All the current (since the year 1990) freewheel hubs are compatible with all the 6 and 7 speed freewheel sprockets. Freewheel rear hub with threads, and freewheel sprockets that are screwed onto it.
Are Freehubs universal?
Though they may look similar, Shimano’s new 12-speed Dura-Ace freehubs and Micro Spline are different, and cassettes are not interchangeable across either system.
How do I know what freehub to buy?
Choosing Your Freehub
- Determine the brand: Locate the brand of your existing cassette—most likely it is Shimano, SRAM, or Campagnolo.
- For a Campagnolo cassette, choose a Campy freehub.
- For a Shimano freehub, count the number of gears on the cassette.
- For a SRAM freehub, count the number of gears.
Will an 11-speed cassette fit on a 10 speed freehub?
No, 11speed mountain cassettes are slightly wider than 10/9/8 speed ones, so newer Shimano free hubs come with a small spacer (only 1 or 2 mm) so they’re still compatible with older drive trains.
Will an 11 speed cassette fit on a 10 speed hub?
Will my hub fit 11-speed cassette?
If you are using an 11 speed mountain cassette it will fit on any of the older freehubs.
Can I put a 11-speed cassette on a 10 speed bike?
For nearly 20 years, the same Shimano-compatible rear wheel could utilize most any Shimano-standard 8, 9, or 10-speed cassette. However, recently, Shimano introduced 11-speed drivetrains. And, while these components work well, the new 11-speed cassettes won’t fit on these older 8/9/10-speed rear wheels.
Will a 11-speed cassette fit on a 10 speed hub?