8-speed changed to 10-speed

[na_vtec]

Hi all, this may have been discussed before but I can't find it so please link me if it has.

 

I have an 8-speed rear-derailleur setup and am considering changing to 9-or-10 speed. I know this means derailleur, chain, cluster and shifter but does it also mean hub?

 

In other words, will the 9 or 10-speed cluster, attached to my current hub, fit in my frame or will I need a narrower hub?

[dirtrider]

Yes .

[na_vtec]

Yes .

lol. Care to elaborate?

[dirtrider]

Yes it will fit .

[na_vtec]

Cool, thanks.

[Audible Anarchy]

8/9/10 spd cassettes use the same size freehub - just the gaps between the sprockets are different . You will need a chain that corresponds accordingly e.g an 8spd chain is wider than a 10 speed to compensate for the smaller gaps.