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Shimano 11 speed MTB cassette on an 11 speed road hub, which spacer should I use?
I have a Shimano 11 speed mountain bike cassette and a Shimano 11 speed road hub. Without a spacer there is considerable wobble of the cassette, and I read that a spacer is required.
My wheels came ...
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How artificial is the lack of 450%+/50t+ gearing on lesser 1x groups?
ESSA, CUES, Advent, Advent X, Acolyte, Sword, and other sub-12-speed low-end groups are all range-impaired compared to what you can get by spending more. Extend it out to 12-speed and there's Eagle SX,...
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Derailleur can't shift to 51-T sprocket. Deore CS-M5100 + RD-M5100
ISSUE:
When attempting to shift to the largest cassette sprocket, the side of the derailleur cage contacts the 51t sprocket, so the chain is not able to go up the gear.
WHAT I DID:
My drivetrain was ...
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I am putting drop bars on one of my MTB Shimano 10 speed 1x Deore. I am looking for a road hydro shift lever
I will be putting road drop bars on one of my mtb's for this coming winter as a project that has Shimano 10 speed 1x Deore.
My goal is to "simply"🙈😆 have road shift levers and hydraulic ...
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Can I swap an SGS cage on a Shimano RD-M8100 having a GS cage?¹
It's been difficult to locate a new XTR M9100 or XT M8100 with the SGS (long) cage from the few reputable U.S. dealers I buy from where Shimano will honor their warranty. The GS cage versions are ...
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Shimano RD M5120 and 10 / 11 speed compatibility
I thought the shimano mtb 10 speed is completely separate system and isnt compatible with anything else.
However now there is a 10/11 speed RD - the RD-M5120 SGS. I was wondering how does this work. ...
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Can you use a shimano Tourney Rear derailer with a 1 x 11 (11- 52 ish) sprocket?
I'm trying to upgrade, but the Shimano Deore is too expensive... The problem with the other brands is that their rear derailleurs does not have good tension... so can I use a Shimano Tourney in a 1 x ...
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11-36 11spd Cassette with Shimano RD-M8000-GS?
I'll try to be concise here, but lots of numbers coming your way...
Currently running Shimano 1x11spd, 11-46 cassette with RD-M8000-GS rear dr. The three lowest sprockets are -32-37-46.
The derailleur ...
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Will this mix of Shimano 10 speed components work together?
My goal is to cobble together a 1x10 groupset using some Shimano 105 5700 shifters.
From what I have read, I think that these components will work together, but I want to be sure before purchasing:
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Chain pops up while backpedaling in highest gear
Backpedaling on highest gear (11t) causes chain to pop up/out off at the front top part of the smallest cog. The bike and all components are very new and stock. This is a 1-by Shimano GRX Drivetrain. ...
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1x GRX chain sizing with 42T cassette
I'm trying to convert a bike to a Shimano GRX 1x setup using the following components: RD-RX812, CS-M8000 (11-42T), CN-HG701-11 (and FC-RX810-1, 42T). The problem I'm stuck at is when shifted to the ...
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Extending range on SRAM PG-1130 cassette / cassette specification
I'm considering buying a Kona Rove ST bike with a 1x drivetrain setup. However, one concern I have is a limited range of higher gears (40:11 ratio for the highest gear). I would like to have some more ...
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