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Rear derailleur won't shift into easiest gears
I recently bought a used bike with a SRAM Force 1x drivetrain. The bike came with a medium-cage Force 11 speed rear derailleur and a fairly small cassette (SRAM PG-1130, 11-36t). I wanted easier gears ...
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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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Slam stem without increasing reach
(mm=cm)
I want to slam the stem and switch to a -17 degree stem for aesthetics. I know that I can comfortably ride with the corresponding stack height because my old bike has a much lower stack height....
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Are wider tires on a road bike a good idea?
I live in a city but also like to go into a cross-country areas as well.
I've also noticed that there are rare models of road-bikes that offer an option to install wide tires:
Oh, and you can fit a ...
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Will a 10 speed chain perform adequately on a Shimano CUES 1x chairing?
Situation:
10 speed Shimano hybrid/mountain straight bar shifter, 10 speed Shimano mountain/hybrid derailleur and 10 speed Shimano chain.
The person is looking for a 1x crank.
Shimano CUES crank seem ...
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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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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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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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Shimano and Sram compatibility on Wahoo Kickr
I have a 2017 Wahoo Kickr which doesn't allow for a Sram xdr driver...but I now have all Sram Red AXS eTap 12 speed. Since the Kickr will accommodate a Shimano spline, can I put on a 12 speed Shimano ...
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I need help with 2 HG 700 11 spd cassettes. Why are they different?
I got two HG 700 cassettes. One came on my gravel wheelset with my canyon grail (received in January 2023) let's call it A and I bought the other one recently (September 2023) to fit on my road ...
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Want to find out more about my Cannondale R900
I just bought what appears to be a Cannondale R900 polished aluminum road bike and am wondering about the year. Has the following ID on the bottom bracket: EI 08018 BE246 3BOW54
Also interested in ...
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Suitability of UK National Cycle Route 4 for road bike
I'm planning a ride from London to Bath, and would I like to do the majority of it on National Cycle Route (NCR) 4, which is also part of EuroVelo 2.
I'm aware that the route follows several canal tow-...
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Identify new gravel road bike from photo
This is a photo I came across earlier this year of a gravel bike that is gorgeous and I would love to know what brand it is. Hopefully it i identifiable. Thank you
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Compatible derailleur/hanger and going 1x
So the green Kona dew plus is my bike. It's an 8-speed with a 11-34 cassette. It came factory with an Alivio 9-speed derailleur. I need to upgrade the rear derailleur because I got hit by a taxi. My ...
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Are my tyres fully worn?
These are https://www.donnellycycling.com/products/strada-lgg-700-x-28-60-tpi-wire-bead-clincher?variant=1590231400466
The treads are still visible...but the middle section looks a bit worn to me. I'm ...
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How is the suspension frequency response effected by the wheel diameter?
Imagine riding off a curb, crossing a pothole, or hitting a pebble. Would you prefer to ride that with a toy bike or a penny-farthing? Regardless of preference, the penny-farthing would have a ...
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Chain slipping at specific chainring angle
1x11 road bike suddenly starts “slipping” gears without fully jumping gears. I noticed that, only when pedaling backwards in the bike stand, it happened in 180 degree intervals at a specific part of ...
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Road AXS front and rear derailleur with Shimano cassette, chain and cranket
I have a rear wheel with a 142x12 Shimano road 11 freehub body. That body can take 11-xx Shimano 12 speeds cassette.
I have the opportunity to get a SRAM Force eTap AXS kit with front and rear ...
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Which Shimano Freehubs can I use on the WH-R550 wheel?
Looking to replace the freehub on a Shimano WH-R550. The Shimano parts line-up is a total mess. No LBS has been able to give any accurate info. Basically question is, which freehubs can I use on the ...
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What are examples of low- or no-cost laws that favor cyclists? What U.S. state has implemented the most laws?
There are a lot of parts of bicycle advocacy that cost money. Bikeways. Separated traffic signals. Parking facilities.
I'm not here to talk about any of those. I'm thinking more today about state ...
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Lateral play in Crankset
I'm converting a ~2006 Scott Reflex to a 1x drive train, following the instructions on this video:
Convert From Square Taper to Hollowtech II Bottom Bracket/Crankset - RJ the Bike Guy
However I am ...
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Will 700x35c fit my Giant Cadex 980c frame or are they too big in any way?
My Giant Cadex 980c has 700x28c tires. Will 700x35c tires fit the frame? Make clear if you want to know anything else.
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Front fork brake posts removal
I wonder if the v brake pivot posts can be removed from the front fork, even though the posts have no flat side to undo them with a spanner?
Can these be removed with a pair of pliers or a grip of ...
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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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Back wheel tube consistently popping when putting wheel back on bike
I ride a Specialized Allez that's probably 15 years old, and recently had to purchase new wheels and tires because mine were stolen. I put a new tube on my new back wheel, and it popped as soon as I ...
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Which is best combination for my 34T chainring, a 11-42t or 11-51t cassette
I am a newbie enduro rider and also i love riding rough terrain uphills, my question is which set of cogs will be more efficient on my riding dicipline. 11-42t or 11-51t 11 speed cassette. Also, I am ...
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Rotor Crank and BB Rubbing Noise on Road Bike
Just bought a new Corratec CCT Evo and there has been an annoying noise from the crank. It's a rubbing noise that is always present when pedaling at any cadence or power.
Listen here: https://...
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11 speed MTB cassette on 11 speed road hub (once again!)
Before I start: I know a similar question has been already answered here, but this time it comes with a twist. So here I go:
My setup:
11 speed road hub - stock on on my DTs
11 speed MTB cassette - ...
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Can I attach a Rear Derailleur to this bike?
I really want to put a six-speed free wheel on here and a rear derailleur but I don't know if this bike will accept a RD. Does anybody know if I would be able to add a hanger or if I can do a Direct ...
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1x12 chain stability on chainring
Aside (Trivia #1): The concept of offset just crept into the standard chainring jargon. When were chainrings with offset introduced?
Context: Traditionally the teeth of a chainring were on the same ...
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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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Maximum recommended cassete size for 26 inch wheels
Hello I was looking to upgrade my 2011 Specialized Stumpjumper Hardtail comp to a 1x drivetrain. 11 speed Shimano deore M5100 caught my eye with its low price and wide range (max 51 tooth cassette). ...
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Bianchi Bike - Help Identifying Model
I'm looking at buying a Bianchi bike, I was wondering if anyone can tell from this image the type of bike, model and year. The owner bought it 2nd hand so doesn't have much info. Any assistance would ...
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Bike chain making clicking noise when pedaling (both when pedaling hard and easy)
The bike is making a clicking noise when I sit on it and pedal. The problem is a lot less obvious when I put it up and try to spin the crank, but when I try to spin the crank with some resistance ...
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Understanding SRAM chain sizing guide
I'm having trouble understanding the latest SRAM chain sizing guide.
I run a 1x11 on a full suspension bike (not eagle).
You can see in the image there two scenarios for chain overlap. They have the ...
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Chain length when upgrading chain ring
I currently run a 1x11 with a 30t chain ring. I'm upgrading to a 32t chain ring and a new chain. The cassette will be the same. Would I be correct in assuming I need to be +2 links on my new chain?
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Choosing parallel side or main road when route mapping
When mapping routes, I often come across sections where there are roads that run parallel to each other with a block or two separating them. Often if one is a main road the other is a secondary road ...
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Problem with shifting up from small-small
I have a problem when trying to shift from the smallest sprocket on the rear casette to the bigger one when on the small chainring. It tries but it seems there isn't enough tension on the cable. If I &...
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Group ride - Proper descent etiquette
I was recently on a 15-25 person group ride in the US (where traffic is on the right-hand side of the road) where the following happened:
At the start of a short descent on a low-trafficked road, the ...
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Passing parked cars with oncoming traffic - UK Highway Code
This is a tricky one and a problem I suspect others encounter, but I can't find a definitive answer so...
On my cycle (in the UK), I have a few streets which are narrow with parked cars on the left (...
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Why would I use a trainer instead of riding outside?
Though it's not the case for everyone, I'm comfortable biking through four seasons and this keeps me in an acceptable condition.
Say that I entered a race and wanted to train to improve my performance....
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Gravel derailleur advice
I have a gravel bike with the following 1X set up:
FSA Omega Megaexo crank, 40T
Sunrace 11-46 CSMS8 cassette
Sram Apex1 11 spd derailleur
Sram Apex 11 speed Double-Tap shifter
I would like to change ...
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Adding a second chainring to a 1X
I have a 1X gravel bike with an 11-46 cassette and a 40T chainring. This gearing works for most of my riding but there are times when I'm doing some serious climbing that it would great to have one or ...
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Best integrated road shifter/brake levers for people with small hands?
I’ve seen this subject raised a lot on various forums but with no definitive answer. Lots of opinions but no hard data.
My questions are:
Is there a measure of lever suitability for small hands? (...
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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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Shimano Deore 11s derailleur and shifter with a 9s casette 11-46t (Sunrace)
I was questioning if can I fit an 11s Deore derailleur with shifters to a 9s 11-46t Sunrace cassette?
I've got the doubt because I need to change my derailleur to one that can tolerate up to 46t ...
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Can anyone help source a quote. Something like, “Even gears are for concrete mixers.”
I feel like I heard this quote from an old school cyclist, like a Belgian who spent a lot of years wearing a poncho or some such. I could also swear that I found the source of the quote a few years ...
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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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Does a bike-stalling speed exist? [closed]
Planes can stall. A plane maintains lift through speed. If the speed drops below a threshold, the plane stalls and begins a downspiral.
Now that many 1x modern bikes are discarding front derailleurs, ...
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How to deal with impatient drivers
Sometimes when I'm riding on the road and taking up a lane, drivers behind me honk impatiently. Presumably they want me to move of the side of the road or on to the sidewalk so they can pass. Should ...
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