Shimano brand bicycle components. (No need to use if Shimano is an incidental part of the question.)
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Attaching crank arm with Shimano SLX M660
Firstly, apologies if this question has tones of frustration, my new crank set and bottom bracket has never been installed correctly, so I am going to do it myself.
Should the drive spline on the ...
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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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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'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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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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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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Beside drive train, what is the difference between group components (e.g. 105 vs. Ultegra)?
In his previous post, jmusits asked the difference between the Shimano 105 and Ultegra drive train. Obviously, the derailleur is certainly one of the major components of a group. However levers, ...
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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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Anyone know the pull ratios of Zee 10sp and XT 9sp Mechs?
I'm putting a bike together from a load of spares and I'm having difficulty getting a shifter and derailleer to play well. I think the problem is the Zee mech. Does anyone know the pitch/pull ratio in ...
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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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Is it possible to date Shimano components?
I have heard that Shimano releases an updated or redesigned component line about every four years. The old technology then passes down to the less expensive product line. If this is true, theoreticaly ...
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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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Where is the Tricross Sora front derailleur barrel adjuster
It's supposed to be on the outer casing (according to the shimano manual) but the Tricross has internal cable routing.
Anyone know where it is? I really don't see it but I might be being a bit ...
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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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Anyplace sell bolts for SPD cleats?
I have more problems with those stupid things getting stripped than you would believe. (Just ruined a shoe trying to get a stripped bolt out.) Anyone know if I can buy just the bolts, rather than ...
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Shimano shoe size
I am riding clipless with the MT43 shoes I bought at my LBS.
They are great,... when it is not cold outside... and now it is cold outside... and my toes are freezing.
I was thinking of getting Shimano ...
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How can I use a small Shimano BB on any frame?
I have a Shimano BB-ES25 bottom bracket and 45T crankset that was removed from a Giant-CRX City with an eccentric hub (it had Shimano Alfine internal hub gears).
They have literally never been used, ...
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Alternatives for front shifting for small hands
I'm looking into a hopefully short-term solution for my daughter's small hands for shifting the left/front. Current setup is Shimano Sora with triple on the front. She can shift the right side fine, ...
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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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Ultegra 9-speed brifter upshift problem - beyond WD-40?
I have a 2000 Ultegra 9-speed right/rear brifter that does not "release" the cable properly.
My initial search on this problem suggested that this could often be cured by flushing with WD-40. So ...
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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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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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Is there any replacement for the chainrings of a Shimano STX crankset?
I have a Shimano STX Crankset (probably FC-MC series or similar, around 2001) with worn out chainrings (5 Arms). Is there any contemporary replacement opportunity for either the chainrings or the ...
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FC-M330 replacement
I have a Trek 4500 with a Shimano FC-M330 crankset. I need to replace the crankset and was hoping that someone could tell me the current replacement. I believe that I have narrowed it down to the ...
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How do I adjust my 7-speed Shimano SIS indexed shifter not to miss out one of the cogs?
I have a 7-speed indexed twist-grip gear-shifter, but it was set up incorrectly: it has eight positions, the fourth is where the numbers start showing, and while it hits the top and bottom gears, it ...
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Shimano Nexus 3 clicking free-wheel-mechanism-like noise
I have assembled a bike with new Shimano Nexus 3 (SG-3C41) internally geared hub. In the lowest gear the hub is silent. However in the middle and highest gear it makes a clicking noise similar to ...
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What kind of (cheap) chainrings can be used with a Deore CS-HG51 cassette
Will the Deore 590 be ok ? Any other alternatives ?
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New touring bike components
I'm buying a new touring bike. I need an opinion on some of the parts.
Crankset: Shimano XT FC-M770
Cassette: Shimano XT CS-M770
Rear Derailleur: Shimano XT M772 SGS
Front Derailleur: Shimano XT ...
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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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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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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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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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Differences Between Shimano Ultegra & 105 Drivetrains
I'm in the market for a new bike (or possibly a groupo upgrade on my current bike that has 8-speed Ultegra 600 components from the early 90s). I'm trying to determine if the premium for an Ultegra ...
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Replaced Shimano Bottom Bracket, now front derailleur won't shift to largest gear
OK, so in my quest to get my old Trek 7000 ZX MTB running again after a long retirement, I am having an issue with replacing the bottom bracket.
The bike came with a Shimano LP25 that is marked BC ...
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Direct Mount with top and bottom swing?
I want to buy a new frame that supports Direct Mount. Now I read that Bottom Swing is preferable for hardtails. At the same time, it was also mentioned that Bottom Swing is mounted higher onto the ...
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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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I need to change my bike from UK to US Spec
I bought a bike from the UK. The brakes and shifters are on the opposite sides. I want to change it so the front brake is on the left and the rear is on the right, Same thing for the shifters.
I ...
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Minimum mountain groupset hard enough to resist abuse
I'm looking to upgrade my mountain bike and I would like to get something better than I have, if justified. I've never ridden any groupset better than alivio/deore, which work ok for me and have ...
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Front Derailleur Not Working
I recently bought a new bike off of BikesDirect.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/wellington2_IX.htm
However, no matter what I do, I can't seem to get the front derailleur to do anything. ...
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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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Adjust reach on Ultegra ST-6510 levers?
I'd like to adjust the reach (distance from the drop bars to the brake levers) on my Ultegra 6510 levers. The Shimano instructions don't mention the ability to adjust this at all, which seems odd to ...
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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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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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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 Ultegra Bottom bracket replacement with Dura-Ace
The bottom bracket on my Van Nicholas Astraeus is a creaking when going up hills. It's already been tightened recently, yet seems to creek more and more lately - probably due to the mileage (many, ...
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Shimano Chainring Set
I have a Shimano Altus 8-speed on my hybrid/commuter bike. I have to put in a new cassette and a new chain as well and looking at the teeth of the largest chainring cog in the front, it looks like the ...
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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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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 ...
