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What physically makes chainrings have a specific speed compatibility?
Chainrings are sold as having a specific compatibility for only certain speed setups, some overlapping across many. What physically makes this the case?
From what I understand, 5/6/7/8/9 speed chains ...
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Mixing components: 105 and Deore XT
When I bought my bike back in 1999, it was mounted on Shimano 105 except for rear derailleur and cassette which are Deore XT (all 9-speed, Hyperglide). The vendor then told me
"..and you've got a ...
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Shimano compatibilty problem
I have a hybrid bike which has dropped handlebars with Shimano Tiagra dual brake/gear levers.
The front mech is a Tiagra triple ring and the back mech is Shimano Deore XT (9 sprockets)
I have ...
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Can a 10-speed mountain bike chain be used on a 10-speed road bike?
I would like to use a Shimano Deore XT Chain CN-HG94 on my road bike. Are there any differences between roadbike chains versus mountain bike chains that prohibit this?
Sample Road Bike Chains:
Dura ...
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Can if fit new 105 5700 cranks on my existing 5600BB?
I am refreshing my drive train. I have been running a full 105 5600 set for a couple years. I have an ultegra cassette and chain ready to fit, and I am consdiering crankset/chainring options. Is the ...
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How to setup triple front derailleur with a double crankset
I want to use my front derailleur which is a tiagra on a 3x10 speed setup with a compact double crankset making it a 2x10 setup.
What is the proper procedure for setting up the triple chainring ...
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What chainrings are compatible with the Dura Ace 7900 crankset (apart from 7900 chainrings)?
I need to get a 52t chainring for my 7900 Dura Ace crankset but am not willing to spend 150 euro on a chainring. Would an Ultegra 52t 6700 chainring work on the 7900 Dura Ace crankset ?
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SRAM x9 3x9 with a 10 speed Shimano SXL FC-M660 Crankset
Ok so let's start this out by saying I have not a ton of money to work with, and really want to get my bike up and working with little cost as possible. I have friends that have changed out parts on ...
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Tubus Rack Compatibility on a 29er With Discs
I have a Trek 520 with a Tubus Tara rack on the front and a Tubus Cargo (not the newer Evo model) rack on the rear. I'm thinking about trading in the 520 for a 29er with disc brakes, probably a Salsa ...
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Cane Creek Drop V cable compatibility
Are Cane Creek Drop V levers compatible with road brake cables or MTB brake cables? Specifically, road cables and MTB cables have different nipples that sit in the brake lever, and I need to know ...
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Is the Suunto Ambit compatible with the Bontrager DuoTrap Digital Speed/Cadence Sensor?
Bontrager DuoTrap is ANT+ compatible as well as the Suunto Ambit (with firmare 2.0 or greater).
Since it's not possible to find any proof of concept on the internet (specialized sites, forums, ...
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Can Tacx Flow head unit work with old (2002) Basic frame/brake?
I want to replace a lost head unit/computer on my old Tacx Basic from 2002, does anybody know if modern Flow head unit will work with this old frame/load generator? I think such was an upgrade path, ...
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Is an Acera cassette compatible with an 8-speed Deore rear derailleur?
Is this Shimano Acera 8-speed cassette and chain compatible with a Shimano Deore 8-speed rear derailleur on my mountain bike?
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Can I use 10-speed Shimano STI shifters with a 9-speed drivetrain?
I need to replace Shimano 105 STI shifters on a 9-speed road bike which was damaged in an accident, however there are few places that still stock 9-speed Shimano 105 STI shifters.
Can I use the ...
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Can I use my old wheel for my trainer [duplicate]
My bike has a 8 speed Shimano cassette and I've been using this wheel on my trainer over the winter with a training specific tire on it (so as not to wear out my street tires). Since spring is coming ...
