Shimano brand bicycle components. (No need to use if Shimano is an incidental part of the question.)
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Mixing 9-speed Tiagra and 9-speed Deore XT
I currently have a road bike with the following setup for the gears:
9-speed Tiagra front and rear derailleurs, Sora shifters, all from 2009:
30/39/52 Crankset
11-25 Cassette.
I need some more low ...
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What shifters are compatible with shimano 9-speed?
I haven't ridden in anger since around 2003. I have two bikes which I am trying to return to a roadworthy state. Each has a non-functioning right hand shimano shifter.
Racing bike: Ultegra 6500 ...
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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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“Clacking” noise coming from drivetrain
I have a 2005 Specialized S-Works Tarmac with Dura-Ace components and Mavic Ksyrium SL wheelset.
I get a "clacking" noise coming from the drivetrain area only when pedaling forward. I say ...
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I just got a western flyer bike… want some background information?
I went to the Salvation Army today to find an old Western Flyer bike for $20. Being the college student I am, I couldn't resist such a deal. So far my roommate and I are getting it fixed up and it's ...
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Changing from Shimano Road Double Chainset to Triple Chainset?
Road bike setup at the moment is:
Shimano Tiagra (9 Speed) Shifters / Front Derailleur / 52-39T Chainset / Short Cage Rear Derailleur / Casette 27-11T.
Will I be able to do a straight swap and ...
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Does this chainring need to be replaced?
Here is a closeup of my triple:
All three rings are Shimano Ultegra and have never been changed. They probably have at least 12000+ km on them. I've been pretty good about changing the chain ...
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How to replace broken chainring that is missing a tooth
I was going to ask if I need to replace it but I'm certain the responsible answer is yes (comments welcome). How do I find and replace the outer chainring?
Specifically find the right model or ...
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Can Shimano Tiagra 9 speed levers (ST-4500) be used with 105 brakes (BR-5700)?
I want to replace the non-Shimano rear brake that came with my bike with either Shimano 105 (BR-5700) or Tiagra (BR-4600) brakes, preferably the 105 model. The Shimano compatiblity chart says the 10 ...
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Change my Shimano SIS rear derailleur of 7 speeds to a better one?
I recently broke my rear derailleur of my road bike it was a Shimano SIS 7 speeds, so I am thinking if I can get a better one like a sram or deore or I don't know.
Thank you for your help.
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New shifters: is Acera SL-M360 a good buy and how much better is SL-M310?
I was going to buy the Shimano Acera SL-M360 (but now the shop only has the SL-M310 ones), so I wanted to double check if it's what I'm actually looking for. I just want them to last long and do their ...
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Which derailleur should I use with a Shimano 7 speed freewheel 14-34T megarange?
Which derailleur should I use with a Shimano 7 speed freewheel 14-34T megarange in order to prevent the derailleur from rubbing the cassette in 2nd.
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Can i use v brakes on racing bike rims?
i fitted a set of cheap "thin" (racing bike size) rims with 32 mm tyres. the fork allows even bigger tyres to be mounted. is it a problem if i fit the bike with Deore LX v-brakes ? will it brake ...
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Can I use a 9sp chainring set on my MTB which has a 8 speed Shimano CS-HG70 Cassette
Just installed the CS-HG70 cassette and while doing some tuning, noticed that my chainring is no longer true, especially around the crank so am thinking about replacing the chainring set but can not ...
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How do I clean the inside of a freehub?
I didn't know any better and I let degreaser drip into the freewheel body of my Shimano FH-RM65. Now it makes a terrible retching noise when it rotates.
How do I clean the inside of this thing?
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Can you use a 8 speed Shimano shifter with a 7 speed cassette?
Want to use a 8 speed shifter on a 7 speed cassette. I saw this question, but I am unsure if this would work, since I believe the spacing is the same between a 7 and 8 speed, the length is just not.
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What does double and triple gear shifters mean?
I am looking at these components and am wondering what does double and triple gear shifting mean?
Shimano R221 Double Gear Shifters 8 Speed
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Replace Ultegra 6600 STI lever
I need to replace my Ultegra 6600 right hand shifter as the ratcheting system is gone. The rest of the groupset is all the same 6600 series.
I am having a hard time sourcing just a right hand side ...
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Bargain-basement component brand lines?
So it now seems obvious to me that brand name alone is not a good quality heuristic; my Shimano Revo shifter just went south and was replaced after two years, which seems far too soon. (LBS put a SRAM ...
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How is the quality of carbon wheelset from taiwan?
Recently I read from some websites, it sells taiwanese carbon wheelset,
How is the quality of the carbon rim, spokes and hub from those wheelset made in taiwan ?
I didn't see any brand name, so it's ...
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Using non-Shimano link with Shimano chain?
I know the official answer from Shimano is you can only use their quick link, but practically is it okay to use SRAM or KMC links?
Specifically, I have the Shimano HG-40 chain.
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Is it possible to reverse cable direction in Shimano M770 shifter?
I tried to set up the perfect shifter + derailleur. For the last part it is better (for me) to have low-normal version, because reducing gears is essential for me (I bike mostly within city).
So I ...
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What tool is needed to remove a Shimano HG-50 freewheel?
What tool is needed to remove a Shimano HG-50 freewheel from the wheel hub? It looks like a 12mm or 13mm Allen key. Will this do it or is there some detail I have missed?
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What's the cone wrench size?
What's the cone spanner size for cone nut on Shimano WH-R550 Front wheel ?
Is it 17mm or 18mm ?
I tried with 16, it seems, need more, 1 or 2mm bigger.
Thanks
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How is the quality of alloy sprocket 10 speed sprocket?
I saw at ebay, 10 speed cassette compatible with shimano, it's very light 103 grams, but the material is alloy with ceramic coated, it says, the cassette can be used up to 3000K, is it true? or may be ...
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Cassete spacer for CS 7800 and WH 7900
Should I use spacer on CS-7800 who is being installed on WH-7900 ?
Or just install the cassete without 0.5mm spacer ?
Cheers and thank you..
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Options for replacing a 7 speed Shimano cassette / chain
I would like to replace my 7 speed HG70 cassette and chain. My problem is that it is increasingly difficult to find quality parts for 7 speed system.
My bike is a Trek 970 from 1993, originally with ...
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FSA GOSSAMER ROAD CRANKSET with BB7800?
Can FSA GOSSAMER ROAD CRANKSET be used together with BB7800 Dura Ace from Shimano ?
Thanks
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How do the adjustment barrels on a gear cable work?
I have a Shimano Sora derailleur on the bike I just bought with a triple chainring in the front. Right up by the shifters there is a sort of barrel adjuster on the cable. It doesn't seem to do ...
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shimano M545 left pedal cap unit bolt fallen off during use
I recently (2 months ago) bought my first set of clipless pedals (first pedals I have ever bought, just used default ones before). Shimano M545. All was well till this morning when I noticed that ...
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Is SRAM Apex crankset compatible with 6 speed chain and rear cassette
My bike's parts are in need of change and I wanted to do this in stages.
Currently it has shimano parts based on a triple mountian bike front crank and derailleur and six speed rear cassette and ...
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Are Ultegra brifters compatible with 10-speed XT Dyna-Sys derailleurs? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Road Shifters, Mountain Rear Derailleur?
I'm looking to build a hardtail mountain bike with drop bars for commuting, touring and some occasional light off-road ...
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What do the numbers of shimano components mean?
Shimano components have numbers, presumably to denote quality. E.g. Dura Ace stuff has numbers like 7700, 7800, or 7900. An Ultegra might have 6700 or 6800 on it. A 105 might have the number 5600 or ...
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Are faceplates for different shimano brifters compatible?
I got a used brifter and the faceplate fell off. I am pretty sure it was a 105. It works well enough but it looks shitty.
Does anyone know if I can just order whichever shimano brifter faceplate, and ...
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Do 8 Speed Shimano Gears Actually Work Properly?
I recently refurbished a 24 speed MTB with new cables, new chain and a proper clean. No matter how much I tried I could not get the shifting to be as smooth as a 9 speed system. It had a certain ...
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Fuji Thrill shimano gears
I just bought my daughter a mountain bike (at a garage sale) a Fuji Thrill with Shimano gears. Anyway we need to replace the right hand shift/brake combo lever(the little spring is shot and won't ...
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Shimano Revoshift repair
My bike has a grip shift (Shimano revoshift) which isn't shifting through all 8 gears. Even with the gear cable removed (it recently broke) it will only shift through half of the gear numbers and ...
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Adjusting rear derailleur - shifts to lower gear, but not to higher
Well, it will shift to a higher gear, but it takes two clicks of the shifter and it skips over a gear when it does shift. With one click the chain hangs on the current gear by the slimmest if threads. ...
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Electra Shifter (Revoshift) is hard to turn
My wife has a hard time turning the Revoshift grip on her Electra Townie 7D due to arthritis issues in her hands. Is there a way to help with this issue?
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What kind of maintenance does a shimano dynamo hub need?
I have a shimano dynamo hub on the front of my bike.
Does it need any special maintenance, or maybe it needs just a little synthetic grease once a year, like a normal front hub?
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Are Shimano Hollowtech II bottom bracket spacers unique?
I'm moving my Shimano Hollowtech II XT crankset and bottom bracket over from a bike with 73mm bottom bracket to a 68mm bike. The only problem is that I only have 1 spacer and now I need 3 bottom ...
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mountain bike chainsuck, replacing parts while thinking of future upgrades
I have been having what I believe is called chainsuck for a while now. Chain will get stuck between first and second ring and have to stop and pull like "%&$* to get it out. It is always the ...
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upgrading gears to Shimano XT
My bike is a ClaudeButler CapeWrath D24, with Shamino Alivio gears front and back. I was thinking it would be good to upgrade these to something like Shamino XT, at least on the front to start with.
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swap Shimano Alivio gear indicator for cover plate
I want to move my brake levers and gear shifters around a bit. The problem is my gears (Shimano Alivio, bought 4 years ago) have a large gear indicator on it. This is meaning that either the brakes ...
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Shimano Nexus Inter-3 internal gear hub stuck in second gear?
The situation My Shimano Nexus Inter-3 internal gear hub is stuck in second gear (it's a 3-gear hub). When I take the external cable housing apart, I can move the pin that goes inside to change gears, ...
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Trouble getting the right cup and cone hub adjustment
I have a pair of Shimano XT wheels and recently had issues with the hub on the rear wheel requiring new cones and bearings. These were fitted carefully but I've had issues getting the right adjustment ...
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Adjusting the pull/reach of STI levers with top-brakes (Tricross)
Please excuse my terminology, I have a Specialized Tricross (2008) with Shimano Tiagra STI levers, and convenience brakes on the top of the bars, running through the same cable.
Naturally, adjusting ...
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How can I tell which road bike components/groupsets are better?
Shimano has new models of their groupsets every year but the lines generally keep the same names. This makes it difficult to figure out what year/version a particular bike has. Is there an easy way to ...
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I'm changing from 8-speed to 10-speed will I need to replace my rear Hub?
I've dug an old road bike out of the garage for the winter and need to upgrade the drive-train, I'm happy about most of what I need but but I'm not sure about the rear hub (an old Shimano Ultegra)..
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Is it possible to replace bearings in Shimano XT bottom bracket cups?
Curious if I can just replace the bearings in my existing cups or if I would need to buy new cups?
If possible to replace them then what are possible high quality replacement bearings?
