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Question about Shimano r500

10-02-2013 11:29AM

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Kav0777

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Does anyone know if I need a spacer to fit a hg50 8 speed cassette on to a R500 rear wheel?

Thanks.

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#2 10-02-2013 12:25PM

Paul Kiernan

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Kav0777 wrote: »

Does anyone know if I need a spacer to fit a hg50 8 speed cassette on to a R500 rear wheel?

Thanks.

As a general rule with Shimano wheels, the spacer is needed to fit a 10-speed cassette to a 8,9,10 compatible wheel so short answer, No.

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#3 11-02-2013 01:15AM

Kav0777

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Paul Kiernan wrote: »

As a general rule with Shimano wheels, the spacer is needed to fit a 10-speed cassette to a 8,9,10 compatible wheel so short answer, No.

Thanks, much appreciated.

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