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Shimano FC-MT610 12-speed 30T crankset substitute

I have a Shimano FC-MT610 12-speed 30T crankset and wish to go to a crankset with more teeth for flatter terrain. Shimano offers a 34T version. Is there a higher tooth crankset compatible with a 96mm ...
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Which chainguard (or alternative chainring) for a Shimano FC-M 510 crankset

My commuter bike is equipped with a Shimano FC-M 510 crankset, the teeth configuration being 44/36/22. Unfortunately, the largest chainring has no chainguard attached to it (and also no holes), so ...
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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. More Pictures ...
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Measuring BCD & choosing right chainset

I bought a used bike whose chain keeps slipping, and I believe it is because either the chainring or the bottom bracket is bent. I tried to show this as best as I could in the below pictures. I am ...
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MTB Shimano MT610 crankset with 32t: possible switch to 30t?

I'm looking at the Raven 8.7 with its Shimano MT610 crankset with 32 teeth. The bike comes equipped with Shimano SLX M7100, 12-speed cassette and Shimano Deore XT M8100, 12-speed rear derailleur. I ...
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How to figure out the BCD my chainring has

I have a 2017 Diamondback Line. My chain has come off a few times and this post says get this chainring. I wanted to confirm my bike requires a 104 mm bolt pattern but don't know how to do that; the ...
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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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Can I use a SRAM X0 Crank with Shimano XT chain rings?

I have a SRAM X0 crank on my MTB, and I want to buy some Shimano XT chain rings from a mate. Will they fit? Or is the BCD, Spider shapre, bolt size etc incompatible. All are 10 speed.
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How to change 2x11 to 3x11 on mtb

Hey I was wondering how you would change a chainset from 2x11 to 3x11 on a Carrera Fury (SRAM components) Thanks
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Mountain bike crankset chainring compatibility

I have a Shimano Deore LX crankset. I would like to replace the outer chainring. What manufacturer chainrings are compatible with my crankset ? My outer chainring takes all of the abuse, due to ...
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Can I run a dual crankset with a chain guide tensioner?

We recently got a new mountain bike for my son via craigslist, it is a couple year old Transition Bottle Rocket and came with a E-Thirteen SS+ chain guide/tensioner. He would like a lower gear for ...
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