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9 speed to 11 speed.

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  • 17-08-2014 9:06am
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    Onefortysix
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭


    Just a quick hub/wheel question.

    I'm running a nine speed casette on Shimano R501 wheels.

    Can they be upgraded to work with an 11speed groupset? Or is it uneconomical to bother?

    Cheers

    David.


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    cython
    Registered Users Posts: 4,759 ✭✭✭cython


    As far as I know, for Shimano-manufactured wheels (as opposed to just compatible ones from Mavic or the likes) you need to get a specific 11-speed compatible wheel/freehub. I don't think the R501s are among them, and it wouldn't be worth just replacing the freehub if that were possible.


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    brainstorm
    Registered Users Posts: 95 ✭✭brainstorm


    I had a similar problem with 8 speed to 11 speed. I could not get an 11 speed freehub body for shimano wheels. So to save buying another wheel, i got it rebuilt with an ultegra 11 speed hub.

    The 105 hub is now out. Its a bit heavier but a good bit cheaper.


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