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Should I remove the chain before installing new rear derailleur?
I want to put a new Sram X7 instead of killed one, should I open the chain (if I have no chain lock) or it's better to open the derailleur?
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Rear derailleur hits spokes when switching to largest sprocket
I accidentally ran a bungee strap through my old rear deraileur and it tore it apart. I have fitted an identical replacement but cannot work out how to adjust it so that the tension pulley does not ...
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Rear Derailleur Curled Up
I recently bought a bike for the first time in 10 years and after riding it for a couple of days the rear derailleur curled up like an insect ready to die. Is there any way I could fix that or am I ...
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Which pulley is which on my Shimano STX RC derailleur?
I disassembled my rear derailleur to clean it; when I removed the sprockets they basically looked the same; both jet black and caked with all sorts of black grease-like-stuff. I figured they were the ...
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What Shimano jockey wheels are compatible with my old Shimano 105 9-Speed Derailleur?
I'm in the process of getting my Cannondale CAAD serviced, which I reckon is from about 2006 (I got it second hand). I have had the rear cassette and chain replaced, like for like, but the bike shop ...
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Conversion question
Can anyone help find some literature or some pictures of a 2speed conversion which has worked? I ride a huge gear, but plan bike cross country, and want to put my smaller chain ring back on my crank ...
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Refitting Cable to Rear Derailleur
Whilst riding recently the cable slipped from the clamp on the rear derailleur.
I'm attempting to affect repairs by re-clamping the cable. However by pulling the cable tight I have lost the bottom 2 ...
