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Cassette for Kickr Core
I’m completely new to cycling, so I apologize in advance for the stupid questions I’ll ask.
I will buy a Kickr Core, to use with a Decathlon Triban RC120 bike (Microshift 2x8 cassette, 11-34T, quick ...
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My Upgrade Plans [closed]
About that Nishiki Sport, here are my plans for it:
Phase 1:
Upgrade wheels to 700c from 27". I already have them.
Upgrade brakes to accommodate different size wheels.
Modify to 7-speed ...
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Nishiki Sport - Year/Model Upgrade Restrictions?
How do I determine the year model of my Nishiki Sport road bike? I have had it since the 1990s when I bought it at a garage sale. I finally started riding it in 2008/9. I rode it in a 40-mile ...
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Confused about the actual difference between flat-bar hybrid and endurance road geometries
I’ve been riding a Specialized Ruby (basically a Roubaix) for over a year, but just had major back surgery (lumbar fusion of 3 disks) and my surgeon suggested I change to a more upright hybrid frame. ...
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Rear wheel deflating instantly after pumping
I have a mountain bike and recently the rear wheel has gone flat and every time i pump air into it up to 50 psi it deflates after a few minutes
I also hear air coming out a certain part of the wheel ...
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When I press down on my presta valve cap when it is open why is no air coming out
I recently got my bike and it rides great. When I went to pump up the tubeless tires I realized that the presta valve cap isn’t letting air out when I press down on it when it is open. I looked on ...
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Will this combination of crankset work?
My frame specification for bottom bracket is BSA 68mm.
Would the following bottom bracket and crankset fit together?
cane creek eeWings Mountain (link)
Chris king threadfit 30 bottom bracket (link)
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Will this replacement derailleur hanger fit my bike?
I have a Bixs Sportivo 2 from more than 10 years ago. Derailleur hanger is broken and I lost the broken piece. I would like to buy a replacement. Can you please look at these images and tell me if it ...
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Using Front Derailleur Over the Stated Max Capacity
Im planning to run a 54-36t/34t chainring setup and looking for compatible derailleurs. Looking at shimano claris FD-R2000. It's stated that the total capacity is 16t. Im wondering if it would still ...
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How to disassemble rear wheel hub with no lock nut?
Please see pictures. My rear wheel has a Deda Elementi hub which has a Thru axle. I have removed my 11-speed cassette and disc rotor. There is no lock nut on the non-drive side. There only appears to ...
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Replacement pulleys for Shimano Deore XT RD-M739 SGS derailleur (8sp)
Wondering what replacement pulleys I should get for this type of derailleur.
All details of the derailleur can be found here: https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=4f90a749-6254-4a37-840d-...
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Are 26'' wheels and tubes a thing of the past?
I'm thinking of buy an expensive touring bicycle.
One of the bicycles has 26'' wheels. (https://www.patria.net/produkt/terra-legendaeres-reiserad/)
The other one has 27.5'' wheels. (https://www.patria....
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Can anyone help me identify the model of this Viking mountain bike?
I've had a look online and couldn't find anything on it. I couldn't figure out what model of Viking bike this is, wondering if anyone could help.
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Flatbar shifters for 11-speed GRX groupsets
I have a GRX RD-RX810 rear derailleur and I need a compatible (thumb) shift lever for flat bars.
Any suggestions which shifters are compatible for my setup?
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Are there compatible longer cranks available for Gates CDX CenterTrack (5-bolt)?
I've just purchased a Cube Editor bike that uses the Gates CDX drivetrain. I was in between sizes and decided to go with the smaller one, but it looks like I may have made the wrong choice.
I'm using ...
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Brompton Dynamo Light Stopped Working
My Brompton Dynamo light has been working perfectly since I got the bike about 8 months ago (the model is ‘Brompton spanninga dynamo tprbi06033’) however a few days ago when I changed the way it was ...
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Does a 3x to 1x conversion make sense for this bike?
My daughter was given a 26" hardtail with a slightly weird setup to use as a utility/commuting bike by a guy whose hobby was to build up bikes from old but unused parts... the crankset & ...
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What tool do I need to adjust the brake cable here?
I need to loosen very tight bicycle brakes(pads). This is the only thing running over the cable, have no idea what it is and don't have many tools to begin with so assuming I don't have what is needed ...
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How to eliminate flex in derailleur hanger plus Goat Link?
I have a Giant Trance. I have derailleur hanger with a Goat Link to accommodate a large cassette in the rear. Where can I get a custom made derailer hanger made to eliminate the flex with the goat ...
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Freehub body fell off. Now it's back on, but big freewheel drag
Update: I managed to slide the freehub + cassette back onto the hub - took a bit of persuasion, but easy once I had the technique. But the freehub now has a significant drag - when I rotate the pedals ...
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Front Fork Or Seat Post Suspension
I live in an area with brick roads. This means it's really bumpy and sometimes with small potholes that hurt when I dip into them. I'm looking to buy a new ebike but I can't afford anything expensive. ...
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i need help finding a new chain ring (the gears that are in-between the pedals)
I am currently fixing my pacific vector bike and I need to know where to find new chainrings, I can't find any anywhere else.
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What's going on with the bonkers derailleur?
My friend changed her tyre with the bike upside-down, struggling to slot in the axle and the derailleur just fell off from pressure with her bare hands.
She is far away so I need to understand what ...
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Two click sound when pedaling, chain delayed engagement
Hi All! New owner of Giant Explore E+ here.
Just into the first 100 miles. I noticed my bike is making a clicking sound when I start pedaling from static or freewheeling. This happens both when motor ...
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Do increasing flexibility affect bike fit?
Lately I have been train to stretch, few weeks ago i even cant touch my toe.
Before my stretch training, my roadbike feels good NO PAIN at all even for long ride. My position i bit upright, because i ...
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Any fixes for pinch bolt crimp refusing to lock in place?
My cable shifter couldn't be secured in place because the stub of the metal shifter clamp keeps sliding over the derailleur's metal surface when applying torque to the bolt.
The clamp, instead of ...
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Shigura - Can i use a Shimano XT Lever on A Magura HS33 Hydraulic Rim Brakes
Good day to Everyone,
My Magura HS33 Lever on my ZHI Z3R trials bike broke, and i was wondering if i could replace it with a Shimano Deore XT BL-M775, as i have it stocked on my parts bin.
And if i ...
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I need help identifying this "Mystery Bike" (could possibly be a real ferrari?)
Good day to everyone,
So i have this really old bike.
I don't know its brand and model. The paint is still stock, and it has a Ferrari sticker with the name "Michael Schumacher" and ...
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My Shimano EZ fire plus on the right side isn't shifting below 3 and the left one wont shift above 3
The shifters have been doing this since I got the bike a while ago, but the chain is also starting to fall of the gears when I'm riding it. I don't know how to fix this so can anyone help me?
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Is it unsafe to put a stoker stem on the front?
This year my wife and I bought a used tandem and have been having fun. We like long rides on our singles, but the tandem cockpit is uncomfortable for me. I'd like to put an extra-long stem on the ...
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Find replacement Electric bicycle battery lock / cylinder
I have a XEED E CITY electric bicycle and the company utilizes a simple wafer battery lock The lock itself comes from a company called TKM. I have lost my key and I would like to replace the whole ...
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Tile for theft recovery
Has anyone used Tile as a theft recover device for one of their bicycles? I live in a metro area with a relatively high crime rate, and I am looking for some extra piece of mind while I have my bike ...
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Is the gear cycle a sham? [closed]
Why do I think (and based on my personal observation) that gears in cycles are no better? It just slows down the cycle speed. The effort needed to push the cycle is more in a gear cycle. Considering ...
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Is there an indoor cycling app where you can ride custom routes? [closed]
I just purchased a smart trainer and plan on trying different apps/platforms.
While i'm waiting for my smart trainer to arrive i've read some what the different apps offer.
One feature that I'm ...
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Rear dropout nut constantly slipping
I've had this issue with my Kalkhoff Agattu (now out of warranty) basically since day one. The nut on the drive side of the rear dropout doesn't hold the wheel tightly enough, and it gets gradually ...
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Carbon frame damaged? [duplicate]
I had a crash a couple of weeks ago with my BH Quartz. The front wheel got caught in a crack in the road, I heard a crack and I fell on the side. I was worried that the frame cracked, but couldn't ...
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What kind of Julet cut off plug is this?
I own a NCM Moscow that uses a Tektro EL555-RT with this Julet 2pin connector
I would like to replace the braking system with a hydraulic one however I simply can't find brakes with this connection, ...
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Bike chain jumping at lowest and highest gear, fine in the middle
I changed out the shifter housing/cable because I felt some friction, and ever since it seems like I can't get the indexing right. If I set it to work well in the high gears, it doesn't work properly ...
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Does anyone make dummy batteries for eTap AXS derailleurs?
I just got a new Specialized Roubaix Expert with SRAM parts. I discovered that lengthy car rides drain the batteries because the derailleurs are triggered into activity by motion.
Solution? Take the ...
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can you replace Tektro M280 pad adjuster bolt only?
I totally stripped the adjuster bolt on my rear caliper, it had a hex head, now it's round and doesn't turn anymore. Do you know if it's possible to replace the pad adjuster bolt only without ...
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BB386 bottom bracket - Is this kind of bearing wear normal?
I had my carbon road bike at service and the BB bearings (again) needed replacing, according to the mechanic, the drive-side one was hardly spinning and the other one also pretty much done with. Can't ...
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I am looking for information on cycle infrastructure in the Newcastle (north east England) area
I am planning to ride from the ferry arriving from the Netherlands in North Shields, near Newcastle, to Hartlypool, about 25 mile / 40 km to the south of there on the east coast.
I am now looking at ...
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Is WG11 a device replacing MIPS or a theory no MIPS is needed?
If found some web talks of this, but these were so foggy and topic-jumping that I still cannot come to conclusion. What one of the two is true that Kask (helmet maker) actually wants to say:
We have ...
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Are there compatibility restrictions about remotes for dropper posts and suspension locks?
I consider adding an handle bar remote for a bike with a front-suspension fork. Given the bike has already a dropper post, I was thinking to add a dual "dropper/suspension" remote.
I noticed ...
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Advice on Sizing - Vitus
I am relatively new still to cycling in general, I bought a used large frame EMTB earlier this year which was great but clearly too large and I am now selling.
I am looking to purchase a Vitus E-...
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Replacing SRAM Apex 1x with Shimano GRX 1x
I have a SCOTT GRAVEL Expert with SRAM APEX 1x10 crankset. The crank is similar to this bike.
I've been looking for a GXP power meter but they are difficult to find in both the used market and new, ...
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On WSD bicycle shouldn't the seat tube be longer and at a shallower angle?
I bought a WSD ("Women specify design") bicycle for my wife which was delivered in a box.
After putting it together I took it for a ride to test it and I realised two things.
The seat tube ...
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Looking for an SPD cleat shoe similar to prior Specialized Sport RBX [closed]
I have a pair of older Specialized Sport RBX shoes with SPD cleats that I love. I go back and forth between clipless with SPD cleats and toe cages. The Specialized Sport RBX shoes have a ridgeless ...
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Full face helmet on E-bike
I am thinking to try a full face helmet on my E-bike for cold weather commuting. The main reasons would be the ones people consider for using the skiing helmet (a summer optimized helmet is too cold ...
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How do I reattach a screw to my front wheel's V - brakes, if it has come out? [Pictures attached]
I noticed today that some ruffians had jammed my bike into my bikestand, and pushed it in so hard, that while pulling it out, one of the brake screws of the V - brakes on the front wheel broke off.
I ...
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