New cassette on Mavic hub

[yellow v2]

I have recently bought a set of new Mavic Aksium's and new Ultegra 9 speed cassette. However when I fit the cassette there is a small amount of play, the last sprocket is about flush with the hub, it is seems that a thin washer or shim may be required about 1mm thick. Can anyone offer advice to whether this is usual? It is not the spacer for 7/8 speed that is needed it is much too thick!

 

[yenrod]

Yeah i think you need a spacer try searching on the net for the importer or try a good bike shop for advice

 

[fossyant]

My Aksiums came without a spacer - had fallen out of the box. Had a spare spacer from some old 7 speed blocks - ask your local bike shop to see if they have anything - about 1mm - the spacer goes on first - i.e. next to the spokes.

 

[Steve Austin]

what fossy said

 

[yellow v2]

Thanks guys, maybe the spacer had fallen out of mine aswell, I shall go to bikeshop tomorrow to try and get one. I have just found an article in an old cycling plus mag which does say a spacer may be req. on Mavic hubs for Shimano cassettes!

 

[fossyant]

A spacer is needed for 8/9 speed for mavic hubs - same with Ksyriums as well.

My Aksiums are currently running on a 7 speed bike - 2 x 3.0mm spacers first then the 7 speed block.

Let us know how you get on !

 

[mickle]

what fossy said

What Steve said.

 

[yellow v2]

Thanks mickle, I have a spacer for the 7/8 speed (3mm I think) but it is too thick, the last sprocket will not engage the splines, although I can get it on. Which is why I think I need one approx 1mm, I think I will take the wheel and cassette with me tomorrow!

 

[mickle]

Thanks mickle, I have a spacer for the 7/8 speed (3mm I think) but it is too thick, the last sprocket will not engage the splines, although I can get it on. Which is why I think I need one approx 1mm, I think I will take the wheel and cassette with me tomorrow!

No, thank Fossy! Ive some spacers if you don't find one but I'm not back in the workshop till the 10th.

 

[spandex]

what fossy said

what Mickle said

No, thank Fossy! Ive some spacers if you don't find one but I'm not back in the workshop till the 10th.

Im going into work tomorrow to get a van to move so if you let me know ill get you one (if i can find it in the mess).

 

[fossyant]

If you don't get sorted, I think I have one in my spares box..... don't ever throw spacers, washers, bolts, nuts away - you never know.....

 

[mickle]

Spandex, Blue bin under my workbench, black campag 1mm spacers, loads of em on a toe-strap.

 

[yellow v2]

Thanks fossy! thanks guys, will let you know how I get on.

 

[spandex]

Spandex, Blue bin under my workbench, black campag 1mm spacers, loads of em on a toe-strap.

OK er you dont have a workdench any more sorry *LOL*











I know the box you mean PM me with the adderss ill be there round 1ish.

 

[mickle]

Correction, your workbench.





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