7/8 speed wheelset

[Kevoffthetee]

What would be the best value wheelset suitable for a 7/8 speed on my peugeot optimum. It is 7 speed as standard but have claris 8 speed shifters fitted so could chance the rear mech and go 8 speed.

I'm guessing VFM would point to Shimano r500's but thought I'd ask in case they weren't much better than the mavic 192NE's already fitted

 

[cyberknight]

I would check the width of your rear drop outs 1st , it might be 126 mm for 6-7 speed hubs or is it 130 mm ?
i think you might be able to spread them enough to get the wheel in according to sheldon brown ) without cold setting.

 

[Kevoffthetee]

It's 126 but after reading some sources I'm planning on a tweak.

Stud bar across the drop outs with nuts and washers to set the gap at 126mm, then every few days increase by 1mm up to 130mm

 

[midlife]

And then it will spring back . You need to exceed the elastic limit of the steel, stress relief isn't an issue.

Sheldon's site gives some pointers.

Shaun

 

[DCLane]

Shimano R501's are fine; I'm running mine at 8 speed.