Can I purchase a new Steel Faced Shimano Cassette Body to retrofit my American Classic wheels?
The new AC steel face cassette body is currently available in Shimano/SRAM only for retrofitting your 17mm AC hub only and is currently not available for retrofitting older 15mm AC hubs. It is not available for in Campagnolo and Single Speed body styles. Before you order, please look at the HELP tab on this web site under hub sets to identify your hub and determine if it can be upgraded to the new steel face cassette body. Identification is important to ensure you will receive the correct parts when you order. The cost of a new cassette body is $85.00 US plus shipping and includes as standard equipment 2 new bearings installed inside the body and a cam plate. Always install the new cam plate when you install your new cassette body. You can order a new Shimano/SRAM steel faced cassette body and cam plate through your local American Classic dealer or by calling American Classic.
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