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Changing road bike wheels?

by Tomj91
Sun, Feb 22, 2015 09:26
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Hello i got my first road bike just under a year ago this is the one i have:http://www.tredz.co.uk/.Cube-Peloton-Triple-2014-Road-Bike_66781.htm i am now look to buy new wheels but i dont nl what speed the rear wheel should be for my bike any help with this please?

I understand it may be a stuid question but got to learn at some point. Thanks!

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2 Wheeled Idiot | 9 years ago
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The wheels you buy may as well be 11 speed compatible, this will allow you to upgrade the groupset in a year or twos time if you want and has no disadvantage whilst still using your current cassette.
You will need a washer to fit/move over your current 8-9-10 speed cassette but this is a very easy job to do with the right tools.....or lbs.

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Leeroy_Silk | 9 years ago
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All you need do is count the number of cogs on your current wheel, that'll tell you what speed it is.

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Yorkshie Whippet | 9 years ago
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Two things,
Wheels these days are either 11 spd ready or not. Many 11 spd wheel will come with a spacer so that you can fit 8/9 or 10 spd cassette.

If you have a triple, am fairly sure you'll have a 9 spd cassette that could be taken off your existing wheel, with the correct tools, and fitted onto new wheel. Make sure you are getting a Shimano free hub. Alternative is to get a new 9 spd cassette fitted by a bike shop, however you may need a new chain for it to mesh smoothly.

Hope this helps.

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