Is freehub 11 speed compatible?
Mia Smith
Updated on May 20, 2026
Since 11 speed mountain cassettes fit on 8-10 speed freehubs, this HG road freehub is intended for road 11 speed AND 12 speed cassettes. You can, however, run an 8, 9 or 11 speed mountain cassette on these with a 1.85mm spacer.
Will 11 speed cassette fit my hub?
11-speed MTB cassettes can be installed on an 8-speed MTB or road hub. 2. An 11-speed road cassette cannot be installed on an 8-speed hub. The hub is too narrow and creates rubbing between the chain and the spokes when riding in the smallest gear.
Will an 11 speed cassette fit on a 10 speed freehub?
These cassettes are pre-machined and will fit directly onto 10 speed freehub bodies and are available in 11-25, 11-28, and 11-32t. However, if you already have an 11 speed cassette that you wish would fit other wheels*, Lasco Concept will machine it for you.
Can you use any freehub body?
If you are fitting a Shimano or Shimano compatible 11-speed cassette, then a normal HG body is fine. If you are fitting a SRAM 11-speed cassette, then things are a bit trickier. Higher-end SRAM 11-speed drivetrains use a special XD freehub but the more affordable SRAM 11-speed groups use a normal HG freehub body.
Are Freehubs interchangeable?
Most Shimano Freehub bodies are interchangeable.
36 related questions foundCan I fit an 11 speed cassette on a 9 speed hub?
An 11-speed cassette will fit on a 9-speed hub only when the hub is wide enough. Luckily, 8,9,10 and 11-speed mountain bike hubs have the same spacing, and one can therefore use an 11-speed cassette on all of them.
Can I put an 11 speed cassette on a 10 speed hub road bike?
Yes. The 34t fits in the same way that 11spd Shimano mtb cassettes fit with the largest cog dished over the hub flange. Yep that's the jist.. 11-32 is 11 speed road only, 11-34 is 8/9/10 spd road and 11 spd mtb compatible so will fit on your Deore 10 speed hub.
Can I put a 12 speed cassette on 11 speed hub?
The 12-speed cassette is designed to be backwards compatible with the existing 11-speed road freehub, while the 12 speed-specific freehub (available on Dura Ace hubs currently) can't be used with the 11-speed parts. Sram HG-style cassettes are largely the same spacing as Shimano, with the 10 speed exception.
Are all 11 speed cassettes compatible?
When SRAM entered the road groupset market in 2006, it decided to adopt Shimano's specifications for its chains and cassettes. As a result, the chains and cassettes from the two brands have always been completely interchangeable for any given type of transmission (e.g. 11-speed).
How do I know what freehub I need?
Knowing What Freehub You Need
- Determine the brand: Locate the brand of your existing cassette—most likely it is Shimano, SRAM, or Campagnolo.
- For a Campagnolo cassette, choose a Campy freehub.
- For a Shimano freehub, count the number of gears on the cassette. ...
- For a SRAM freehub, count the number of gears.
Are 10 speed and 11 speed hubs the same?
No, 11speed mountain cassettes are slightly wider than 10/9/8 speed ones, so newer Shimano free hubs come with a small spacer (only 1 or 2 mm) so they're still compatible with older drive trains.
Are 11 and 12 speeds compatible?
Condensed answer: A 12-speed chain can work with an 11-speed cassette. However, it's recommended to avoid using a Shimano 12-speed chain because it doesn't play well with 11-speed chainrings.
Can you replace a freehub?
You can either buy a new freehub body or if you're lucky your local bike shop or bike recycling project may have a stash! Your replacement freehub body needs to have the same interface as your old one (meaning the same spline pattern) so it can fit onto your old hub.
What is HG freehub?
HG (Hyper-Glide) HG, short for 'HyperGlide', is the most common and traditional freehub body design available. Created by Shimano, it is the standard used for cassettes that have at least an 11-tooth cog as the smallest cog on the cassette. HG Specific cassettes are available in 8,9,10, and 11speed options.
Can I fit an 11 speed cassette on a 7 speed hub?
11-speed MTB hubs also use 135mm spacing unless the system is boosted in which case the dropouts have to be even further apart. What is this? Therefore, if you're trying to combine an 11-speed hub with a 7-speed cassette on a 7-speed frame, you will face a compatibility issue – the hub won't fit into the frame.
Can you change Campagnolo freehub to Shimano?
The basic difference and reason why we need to change freehub bodies between groupsets is that the splines on the body are a different pattern, so a Campagnolo cassette will not slide onto a Shimano/SRAM body. Similarly Campagnolo will not fit on the other.
What is XDR freehub?
XDR, which stands for “XD. Road”, is simply a modified version of their mountain-bike XD Driver Body that was introduced with XX1. That system was designed to allow for a wider range cassette by making room for a smaller cog than would fit on a regular freehub body.
Are 11 speed and 12 speed cassettes the same width?
XD. -> freehub body has the width of mtb 11 speed hub shell, which is 1.85mm narrower than the Sram 12 speed cassette.
Can I upgrade Shimano 11 speed to 12 speed?
Unfortunately no, there is not. As I've mentioned above, 11-speed Di2 components need a firmware update to make them work with 12-speed Di2.
How do I change my bike from 10 speed to 11 speed?
To upgrade a bicycle to an 11-speed components group requires your existing rear wheel to accept the 11-speed cassette. If it won't, you'll need to build a new wheel on an 11-speed hub or buy a new 11-speed rear wheel.
What is the difference between a 10 speed and 11 speed cassette?
Tighter spacing on cassettes AND wider range from top to bottom of cassette are possible in the same cassette with 11 vs 10. This can make a pretty big difference when climbing. 4. The 11 speed stuff just shifts better than the comparable line of 10 speed components, it's actually quite noticeable.
What is the difference between 10 speed and 11 speed road bike?
10 speed chains are slightly different from 11 speed. 10 speed chainrings are slightly different from 11 speed, but in most cases, you can simply swap out the chainrings instead of buying a whole new crankset. Some rear hub cassette bodies are only designed to accomodate up to a 10 speed cassette.
Can I convert my 9 speed to 11 speed?
Converting a 9-speed wheel to 11-speed
You will have to buy a new 11-speed wheel and replace the entire wheel. On the other hand, if your current wheel is an 11-speed wheel, you can convert it to 11-speed by removing the low spacer from the low side of the 9-speed sprocket and installing an 11-speed sprocket.