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9 speed cassette on 10 speed hub question.

  • 26-04-2010 04:12PM
    #1
    papac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 739 ✭✭✭


    I want to temporarily put a new set of Prolite wheels on a Tiagra 9 speed bike.I can't find much info on the hubs.
    It is my understanding that 10 speed only freehubs have slightly higher splines and 9 speed cassettes simply won't go on.Is this correct??
    (I am not at home so can't compare with other stuff that I have).

    The 9speed cassette I have fits nice and snug and shifts perfectly so I think I am good to go but I want to make sure I am not missing something.(And risking damage to freehub.)

    All (semi educated:)) opinions welcome.


Comments

  • #2
    Lumen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 31,246 ✭✭✭✭Lumen


    I asked a related question a few weeks ago. The answers were both helpful and confusing.


  • #3
    blorg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,995 ✭✭✭✭blorg


    papac wrote: »
    It is my understanding that 10 speed only freehubs have slightly higher splines and 9 speed cassettes simply won't go on.Is this correct??
    That is correct. Most hubs are 8/9/10 compatible; there are relatively few 10 speed only hubs. You won't be able to damage one though as the cassette simply won't go on (the splines will be too high, I have tried before.) If you got it on, it is compatible.


  • #4
    Casati
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,068 ✭✭✭Casati


    Generally only the Shimano Dura Ace hubs are 10 speed only compatable, as far as I know 99% of all other hubs including all Shimano hubs are 8/9/10 speed compatable


  • #5
    papac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 739 ✭✭✭papac


    Thanks lads. I thought the situation was as you say but I am knackered tired and started to doubt myself.
    When I googled the wheels the wiggle site Q and A said they are 10 speed only which is wrong I think but made me doubt myself more.

    Just been for a spin on Prolite Braccianos (sp?). Sexy wheels for the money. Pretty durable too I would say- I was looking down at the rear mech and I clattered two potholes at speed with under inflated tyres after 50 metres.Still running true.:D May as well start as you mean to go on I always say.:)


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