Converting to 1×11 SRAM drivetrain with 8/9/10-speed HG Freehub

Asked by: Kelly Holmes

Is a 10-speed hub compatible with 11 speed?

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.

Can I put an 11 speed cassette on an 8 speed hub?

An 11-speed road cassette cannot be installed on an 8-speed hub. The hub is too narrow and creates rubbing between the chain and the spokes when riding in the smallest gear.

Can you put an 11 speed cassette on a 9-speed hub?

An 11-speed cassette will fit on a 9-speed hub only when the hub is wide enough. Luckily, 8,9,10 and 11-speed mountain bike hubs have the same spacing, and one can therefore use an 11-speed cassette on all of them.

Can I change a 9-speed cassette to 11?

Converting a 9-speed wheel to 11-speed



You will have to buy a new 11-speed wheel and replace the entire wheel. On the other hand, if your current wheel is an 11-speed wheel, you can convert it to 11-speed by removing the low spacer from the low side of the 9-speed sprocket and installing an 11-speed sprocket.

Can you put an 11 speed wheel on a 10 speed bike?

You can use the 11 speed wheel with the 10 speed bike, so long as you use a 10 speed cassette and the right spacers. It’s usually cost prohibitive to upgrade from 10 speeds to 11. You need new shifters, new derailleur, new cassette, new chain.

Can I upgrade freehub body?

Yes. You can replace just the hub, but you’ll likely need new spokes, and a decent mechanic will charge $50+ for the job. Unless you have a really nice rim, that’s not worth it. Buying a new wheel makes more sense.

Will a 12 speed cassette fit on a 11 speed hub?

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.

Can you fit a 10 speed cassette on a 8 speed hub?

Condensed Answer: Shimano and SRAM 10-speed cassettes can be installed on 8-speed hubs because 8,9 and 10-speed cassettes have similar widths. However, a Campagnolo 10-speed cassette won’t fit on an original 8-speed hub due to incompatible spline designs.

How do I change my 8 speed to 11 speed?

Converting an 8-speed wheel to 11-speed



You will have to buy a new 11-speed wheel and replace the entire wheel. On the other hand, if your current wheel is an 11-speed wheel, you can change to 11-speed by removing the low spacer from the low side of the 8-speed sprocket and installing an 11-speed sprocket.

Will a 10 speed cassette fit a 9 speed hub MTB?

The most you should need to do to allow a 10 speed cassette to work on most 9 speed hubs is install a spacer behind the cassette to make sure the cassette seats tightly. This same compatibility holds true for the new 2005 Ultegra 10 speed components.

Can I fit a 10 speed cassette on a 9 speed hub?

This spacer fits between the cassette and freehub body and makes it possible to fit a 10-speed cassette to a 9-speed hub.

Can I use a 10 speed chain on a 9 speed cassette?

Condensed answer: In most cases, a 10-speed chain will operate just fine with a 9-speed cassette because it’s slim enough to move up and down the rear cogs without rubbing or skipping.

Do I need spacer for 10 speed cassette on 11 speed hub?

This little cassette spacer is the answer for the question of what do I need to run a 10 speed cassette on an 11 speed freehub body. Simply insert this onto the free hub body, then the 10 speed cassette, tighten down the lock nut, and you’re good to go.

Do I need a spacer for 10 speed cassette?

Most Shimano 10-speed cassettes road cassettes come with a 1mm spacer. It is intended to and should be installed whenever it can fit on the freehub body. Mountain cassettes never include or use this spacer.

Can you use 10 speed cassette with 11 speed derailleur?

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Do all cassettes fit all hubs?

Both 6 and 7-speed HG cassettes are narrower in width and therefore can be installed on any of the above HG freehub bodies with the addition of a 4.5 mm spacer behind the cassette. However, newer 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12-speed cassettes cannot be fitted to old and narrower 7-speed freehub bodies.

Are bike cassettes interchangeable?

In some cases, it is possible to run a cassette from a different brand than the rest of your drivetrain. SRAM and Shimano cassettes, on either road or mountain bike, are interchangeable with each other as the spacing is the same between the sprockets.

Where does cassette spacer go?

These spacers go onto the freehub body before the cassette. Tighten the cassette lockring to 40N-m. If you don’t have a torque wrench this can be described as “pretty friggin’ tight!!” and you should have your forearm muscles bulging a little.

Do 10 speed cassettes need a spacer?

Most Shimano 10-speed cassettes road cassettes come with a 1mm spacer. It is intended to and should be installed whenever it can fit on the freehub body. Mountain cassettes never include or use this spacer.

Do I need spacer for 10 speed cassette on 11 speed hub?

This little cassette spacer is the answer for the question of what do I need to run a 10 speed cassette on an 11 speed freehub body. Simply insert this onto the free hub body, then the 10 speed cassette, tighten down the lock nut, and you’re good to go.