Is Campagnolo hub compatible with Shimano?
Yes. Campagnolo wheels are compatible with both Shimano and SRAM components. In order to use Campagnolo wheels with any drivetrain on the market, Campagnolo produces two kinds of freewheel bodies: one specific for Campagnolo drivetrains (from 9 to 11 speeds) and one for non-Campagnolo drivetrains (from 9 to 11 speeds).
Can I change a 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.
Will a campy cassette fit a Shimano hub?
Nope. Will not fit. Campy will only fit on campy hubs. Choices (consolidated): American Classic or Wheels Mfg conversion cassette, Free hub swap, a compromise of shifting on existing Shimano cassette.
Are bike Freehubs interchangeable?
Almost always, the answer is no, there is no interchangeability between different brands – and often limited interchangeability within a brand.
Can you use Shimano cassette with Campagnolo?
Yes they are. The 11 speed cassettes of Shimano and Campagnolo have the same sprocket spacings and overall widths, so you can swap a Shimano wheel/freehub/11sp cassette with a Campagnolo wheel/freehub/11 speed cassette. Rest of the bike can be Shimano or Campag 11 speed, it doesn’t matter.
Can I fit any freehub?
freehub standard accepts only XD cassettes. There are 10, 11 and 12 speed cassette versions (same XD freehub body). Many wheel and hub manufacturers make XD compatible freehub bodies that can be screwed onto the hub instead of the old Shimano compatible freehub.
What are Cup and cone bearings on a Shimano Deore cassette hub?
This is a guide for overhauling a rear Shimano Deore cassette hub, which uses cup and cone bearings. The cup is the bearing race which is built into the hub; the cone is the corresponding race which is threaded onto the axle.
When did Shimano freehub replace the rear hub?
If you wore out your sprockets, or wanted different gear ratios, you could unscrew the cluster and install a new one. (See also my Article on Freewheels.) Beginning around 1980, the Shimano ” Freehub ” largely replaced the conventional threaded rear hub.
How many bearings are in a Shimano front hub?
It’s worth having a small plastic container handy to drop parts into, as they will all need to be degreased and rinsed. The bearings in a Shimano rear hub are ¼” in diameter and each race contains 9 bearings. Front hub is 3/16″.
Are Shimano front and rear derailleurs interchangeable?
In contrast, front derailleurs from each of these groupsets are all interchangeable. For those riders with 10-speed Shimano groupsets (except Tiagra 4700), the shifters can be paired with the company’s 9-speed MTB rear derailleurs to accommodate larger rear sprockets (in some cases, up to 40T) while enjoying perfectly indexed shifting.