8 Speed to 10 speed

[Cheese]

Got a 29er Merida bottom of range model.

 

Would like to upgrade to 10 speed.

Would I need a new Hub .

 

The Shifter and deraileur should be quite easy but not sure about the cassette.

[ChUkKy]

Got a 29er Merida bottom of range model.

 

Would like to upgrade to 10 speed.

Would I need a new Hub .

 

The Shifter and deraileur should be quite easy but not sure about the cassette.

 

Definitely need a new cassette and a new chain

[Eugene]

A bike shop mechanic told me that some 8 speed hubs don't accept 9 speed cassettes (I find this hard to believe), just to be safe (maybe he is right), google your hub.

[johanpre44]

To Go 10 speed you will need:

1. Rear Shifter

2. Possibly new RD (As far as I know 8 and 9 speed uses same RD, but the 10 speed models are different because the cable travel is different, but you may be able to tweak the old RD if its not going to work straight away on 10 speed)

3. 10 speed Cassette (should fit on 8/9 speed free hub, but you can easily test by taking wheel to an LBS and ask them to see if a 10 speed fits)

4. 10 speed chain

 

I think the crankset should be OK, but a 10 speed crankset will probably shift a lot better (note that swapping the middle and large rings may have the same effect).

 

Why do you want to upgrade to 10 speed? I'm still running 3x8 speed and find the cost way too much to go 10 speed. Why not put the money to upgrade aside for a new 10 speed bike? May be a lot cheaper and better to get a nice 10 speed bike. The Entry level Merida may benefit more with a fork or wheel upgrade than drive-train.

[Cheese]

To Go 10 speed you will need:

1. Rear Shifter

2. Possibly new RD (As far as I know 8 and 9 speed uses same RD, but the 10 speed models are different because the cable travel is different, but you may be able to tweak the old RD if its not going to work straight away on 10 speed)

3. 10 speed Cassette (should fit on 8/9 speed free hub, but you can easily test by taking wheel to an LBS and ask them to see if a 10 speed fits)

4. 10 speed chain

 

I think the crankset should be OK, but a 10 speed crankset will probably shift a lot better (note that swapping the middle and large rings may have the same effect).

 

Why do you want to upgrade to 10 speed? I'm still running 3x8 speed and find the cost way too much to go 10 speed. Why not put the money to upgrade aside for a new 10 speed bike? May be a lot cheaper and better to get a nice 10 speed bike. The Entry level Merida may benefit more with a fork or wheel upgrade than drive-train.

Thanks, My main issues was if the cassette would fit , Would I need a new freebody or maybe new hub. Will be taking the bike to LBS Monday to check out what is options.

 

Did not think you would be able to use the same rear Deraileur but thinking about it it is the shifter that click in position not deraulieur.

Will maybe give it ago with Shifter only and then get derailieur if needed.

 

 

Do not know much about Mountain Bikes, Why do you say the fork a better option. My main thing is the last three options on my cassette is 22-26-32 but this can be changed by getting diffrent cassette as well.