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Tagged with chainring bottom-bracket
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Frame and bottom bracket compatibility
I have problems with adjusting front shifting on my MTB so I suspect something is wrong elsewhere.
This is a 27.5" Merida Big Nine 100 XC MTB. Its chainset has been replaced with a Shimano FC-...
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Crankset compatibility: Can I replace Shimano FC-M521 with FC-T4010?
I recently bought a Jamis Coda Elite (2012) second hand. I'm slowly replacing all of the drive train as most of the components are worn.
According to p114 of the original product catalogue, the bike ...
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1X11 build - align / slip / set up
Looking for advice on my 1X11 set up on a bike I’m (trying to) build:
The chain slips off single front chainring, on the inside, when I move into biggest rear cogs (gear 1 or 2). When I align the ...
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Alternatives to Crankset Shimano M523 Octalink 40-30-22T
I have recently purchased a Merida 2015 7500 One-Twenty 3x10.
Link to bike specs: http://online.fliphtml5.com/pvouz/azox/#p=12
The crankset chain rings are very worn and need replacing.
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Misc bottom backet and crankset questions [closed]
I am planning to upgrade a few of my bikes .. some due to faulty BBs and some just to upgrade the crankset. Here are the questions I have:
1) Road vs MTB
I read from the another post about Road vs ...
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How to remove hex crank bolt
I have been looking online for tutorials on replacing a chainring (or three) for my Scott mountain bike: https://www.thebikelist.co.uk/scott/aspect-40-2012
When trying to take off the chainset so ...
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Single chainring conversion issues
I've got a Specialized Crosstrail Elite. I want to get rid of the front derailleur and go for a single front chainring.
Its a 68mm BB shell but needs a 73mm BB with spacers. It currently has a FSA ...
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Use 105 crankset on 9x2 Sora equipped bike
Want to ditch my basic square taper FSA Vero (50/34) crankset on 9x2 speed Sora drivetrain (2018 Devinci Silverstone 2) in favor of 105 compact crankset. I will attempt to get one in 50/34 not to mess ...
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Ideal distance between chainring and chain stay
I am building a single speed bicycle, and I have most of the drivetrain parts:
Rear hub
18T rear cog (40-40.5mm ideal rear chainline -- wheel undished)
1/8" chain
crankset with 40T chainring
I used ...
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Need Advice with upgrading Chainrings / Crankset
I currently own a 2012 Specialized Secteur and I am interested in upgrading to a 52/36 crankset. I have a the original crankset (S150) and the 50/34 chainrings. My cassette is SRAM Apex, 10-speed, 11-...
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3x8 to 1x8 (with expansion to 1x10/1x11 in the future)
I plan on converting my MTB fron 3x8 to 1x8.
I plan on leaving the rear derailleur as it is, or I would prefer not to upgrade it to save money.
My current crankset is a 3x8 square taper crank, I ...
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click noise from chainrings
I'm experiencing clicking noises when I put pressure on the pedals (either side). The bike is a CAAD12 105 (it has FSA chainrings).
I've done some investigation to pinpoint the source of the clicking....
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If chain/ BB/ casette are dead can chainrings and derailleurs still be OK?
I bought a brand new bike last May (2015 Brodie Elan) and proceeded to put 11,000km on it by November (cross Canada ride plus some commuting).
Around the 11,000km mark I brought it back to the shop ...
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Could I use a 30 tooth chainring with my current crankset?
a few months back I installed a 34 tooth narrow-wide chainring in my Santa Cruz Bronson. I decided to install the 34 tooth chainring, basically, because I couldn't fit any other smaller chainring ...
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How much assembly is required when an LBS orders a bike?
I'm looking to order a Marin Lombard Elite from my LBS but I want to replace the FSA BB and crankset with Shimano or SRAM parts, and change to a 52/36.
When my LBS orders it, does all of that come ...
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Why is my electric bike 'clanking' under load?
I have a Giant Esprit Twist Power electric bike, which apart from not having nearly enough words in its name also has a problem related to the crank.
When I put a lot of load through the pedals there ...
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Triple chainset to single chainset; BB compatability?
I'd like to upgrade the chainset on my GT Avalanche 1.0 2013 so I have no front mech or shifter and just one ring on the front; just 10 gears instead of 30.
My current chainset is a Shimano M522 ...
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Replacing SRAM Red chain set with Ultegra - bottom bracket?
I have a cyclocross bike with an Ultegra 6700 chainset and a road bike with SRAM Red. I'm looking to get a Stages Ultegra power meter (left crank arm mounted) that I can swap between both bikes. This ...
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Why does the chain tension vary as pedals are turned?
I have a new single-speed bike (after purchase this year, it was unused in a garage for a few months), but as I turn the pedals, the tension in the chain varies noticeably.
What should I check, one-...
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Thinking of getting a new chainset
I've decided to get a new chainset as my current 38T Nexus is giving low speeds with my Alfine 8 speed hub. I have my eye on the 45T Shimano Alfine chainset.
Currently I have a square taper bottom ...
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What is causing noise/vibration high power input on right hand (drive side) crank?
I am getting a repetitive grinding sound/slight vibration while fully mashing on my Kona-humu single speed.
Description of Problem
This grinding is more similar to what you would hear from an un-...
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Bottom bracket with built-in internal hub - does this exist?
I've heard that one can install a bottom bracket that has what is essentially a built-in internal hub, giving one the ability to add a virtual double chainring where there's only one. This would be ...
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Cruiser bottom bracket is clicking and grinding
My Trek Pure Deluxe 3-speed cruiser has been making a clicking noise when riding for some time. The problem is faint, and is more felt than heard. However, it's been getting worse; it now makes a ...
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How can I keep my chain from falling off the inner chainring? (specifically, from getting stuck in the bottom bracket)
I've got a mountain bike which occasionally drops the chain off the lowest gear, and then the chain gets stuck in the bottom bracket. This happens while pedalling.
Once the chain is there, it takes ...
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