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How much are FC-MT500 and FC-M782 chainrings incompatible?
My XT FC-M782 40T chainring (Shimano code Y1NV98020) has worn out. My favorite bike shops don't stock them any more.
Instead, FC-MT500 40T (Y1VB98020 or Y1VB98030) are available. Shimano does not ...
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How to increase my bike power (not enough space for bigger chainring)
I have a bike with full shimano deore M5100 1x11s. I want to increase the power of it. I tryed to increase the chainring size but my frame accept max 34t (not enough space for bigger). I would like to ...
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Shimano GRX chainring upgrade
i was thinking of upgrading my GRX FC-RX600 crank which has 46 tooth only and since i ride mostly flat sections, i want more teeth on my big chainring since i am running out of gears. thus the ...
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Will a Shimano R7000 chainring fit my Ultegra 6800 crank?
Recently I almost had an accident while putting more power on the drivetrain and after replacing both casette and chain at home I noticed the chain did not settle on the chainring properly. Now I am ...
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New chain coming off under torque
I replaced the chain recently - the new chain unships violently when I apply a moderate amount of torque, such as when setting off standing.
As in, it comes off the big ring to the outside (i.e. away ...
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Shimano chainring compatibility
The middle chainring on my bike needs to be exchanged and I can't find a dealer that carries the parts or would even be able to order them from their wholesaler. From all I can tell my crankset is an ...
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Differences between FC-RX600-11 and FC-RX600-10?
Is there any documented difference between 10- and 11-speed GRX cranksets FC-RX600-10 and FC-RX600-11?
Net search gives "closer chainring spacing", but I'm looking for a proof.
Also ...
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What is an alternative to Shimano FC-5700 52B Chainring?
The tooth of my outer chainring broke off so I need a replacement for it.
Problem is, it's an old crankset FC 5700 and I can't find anywhere that sells the same chainring. I don't want to replace my ...
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Updating Shimano R8000 chainset from 50/34 to 50/39
I've seen this question about making the same change (50/34 to 50/39) on a Shimano Sora chainset, but I am asking specifically about Ultegra R8000.
I have a bike with Ultegra R8070 (Di2, hydraulic ...
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I want to change a chainring 52 R7000 to a new 52 R8000 - will it fit?
I have a worn 52-tooth Shimano R7000 (105) chainring and I would like to replace it with a R8000 (Ultegra) 52-tooth ring. I am only looking to change the large chainring. I am in Russia and therefore ...
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Triple ring front derailleur skipping middle chain ring when downshifting
I have a touring bicycle with 3 x 9 gears. The front derailleur and front shifter are Shimano Sora. Some time ago, the front derailleur started skipping the middle chain ring when downshifting from ...
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Does changing a chainring on a e-bike requires a "firmware change"? (setting or update)
I noticed an interesting "contradiction" in the manual of an e-bike: on one hand it states that the frame can accomodate chainrings between 30T and 44T, but on the other hand in another ...
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Can a crankset have its chainrings' alignment notch not aligned by design?
I disassembled a Shimano FC-M442 crankset and reassembled it using its exploded view. Usually, chainrings have a special notch indicating their orientation that should align with each other as well as ...
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Are shimano 6700 and 6703 chainrings compatible?
I want to replace the chainrings of a group set Shimano Ultegra FC-6703. Unfortunately, I can't find the external chainring anymore. Can I use an external chainring FC-6700 (two-speeds) to replace an ...
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Which replacement sprocket and chain ring should I get for a Shimano Alfine 8?
I have a Charge Mixer bike with, I believe, a Shimano Alfine Inter-8 internal hub gear system. Recently the chain started to creak so I decided to change it. I bought a KMC X9 chain as Shimano appear ...
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Is it possible to change chainrings to bigger on Shimano FC-MT500-B2 (2x10, 36T-26T)?
I'd like to change a chainring for Shimano FC-MT500-B2 crank on my Grand Canyon 5 bike, because current setting (36T-26T) is not enough for me. On my previous bike I had 44T and it was fine, and I'd ...
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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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Shimano LinkGlide (durable range) cassette/chain compatibility with non-LinkGlide derailleur
I've seen that the Shimano LinkGlide range starts to be available in shops. LinkGlide is a new sub-range (flat handle bar, Deore and XT) that emphasizes on durability, meant for e-bikes and commuters. ...
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Should I replace a 1x chainring with the chain and casette?
I have a MTB with a Shimano 12 speed 1x setup (M7100/8100 XT/SLX components mixed).
My chain is worn, as indicated by my tool, so I need to replace it, along with the casette.
But: should I replace my ...
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What is the purpose of the divots on Shimano Altus 2x chainrings?
Pictured is the Shimano Altus 2x crankset chainring (bike from which it comes was a 2019 model so I assume it may be one generation old, though the current chainring generation has the same ...
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Is this level of wear okay on a new chainring
Very recently I bought my first new bike! I only did 750km on it so far. However the the chain rings are showing some level of wear, see picture. The teeth used to be all black, now you can see bits ...
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Shimano SLX direct mount chainring spider bolts - are they available?
On my shimano SLX 12 speed 1x direct mount crankset, there are 8 tiny bolts that fasten the chainring to the direct mount spider. They are some weird allen head with a post in the middle, and very ...
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How to Remove Square Taper Chainring Bolts
I have removed my chainring from my Bicycle, but I do not know how to remove the chainring bolts I have tried using an Allen key but I cannot move it.
Do I need a special tool?
Here is a photo
Any ...
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How to change chainrings on this Tiagra crankset?
I want to switch to 46/30 but don't know how to begin. The crankset is Shimano Tiagra FC-4700, 50x34T, 170mm
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105 11-34T Cassette Compatibility
I purchased a Merida Speeder 400 a year back. This came with Shimano 50-34 teeth and Shimano CSR7000 11-32 teeth 11-speed cassette which I replaced with Shimano 105 R7000 11 Speed 11-34 Teeth Cassette....
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Compatibility of Shimano Ultegra and Sora components
My road bike has an Ultegra groupset, but some parts need replacement (chainrings, chain, and cassette). The chain is worn out, the cassette is sliding with a new chain, and the chainset is also worn ...
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Grx chainring with XT/Slx RD
What with the ongoing situation with the grx rx812 rear derailleur being out of stock, I was wondering if its possible to use an XT or Slx rear derailleur with a grx chainring?
For reference I have an ...
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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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Triple Chainset
Trying to replace my 52/42/32 front 21 speed chainset with same. The outer chain ring 104bcd 52t would also be OK. Unable to find. This is for an English trike.
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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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6800 FC to R 8000 FC upgrade
I would like to replace my 6800 FC 52/36 and 6800 FD with the R8000 FD and FC 52/36. I'd like to utilize my existing 6800 brifters, which operate flawlessly.
Are the cable pull on the brifters (6800 ...
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Which bolts and nuts to use to install Osymetric chainrings to replace Shimano Ultegra R8000 chainrings?
I would like to install 52-38 Osymetric chainrings instead of my 52-36 Shimano Ultegra R8000 ones.
I've bought the Osymetric chainrings and tried to install them, but I realised I need bolts and nuts ...
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Ultegra 6800 chainrings and Claris r2000
Does claris R2000 crank arms can fit ultegra 6800 chainrings?
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Are Shimano R7000 chainrings (50 and 34T) compatible with Ultegra R8000 crank?
I need new chainrings due to slipping chain and decided to replace them. I currently have an Ultegra R8000 Chainset and don't want to replace the crank arms (as it is really expensive). Ultegra is ...
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Shimano R7000 front derailleur height adjustment
I’ve been getting a little bit of chain rub on the extreme opposites but that’s to be expected, however when looking at the front derailleur this morning after a quick clean, it appears it may be ...
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MTB 1x vs 2x cross chaining [duplicate]
I've got a good deal and bought a new bike with full Shimano XT groupset and 2x Drivetrain which I am not fully satisfied with, it has 34/24 and 11-42 setup.
I would prefer 1x more but not going to ...
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Is there a difference between a Shimano 10-speed MTB small chainring between double and triple cranksets?
Shimano sells two types of 10-speed chainring, one for 2x and one for 3x systems. The smallest chainring have a 64mm BCD for both systems, and it looks the same to me. So what is the difference ...
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I can't track down the source of chain skip - what might it be?
Last summer it come to light that my bike is suffering extremely bad chain slip, to the extent I feel it is unsafe. From what I can tell, it only happens in the 50t ring, and the 34 may be ok, but it'...
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How to adjust chainline for 2x10 crank set
I replaced my 3x8 system with 2x10 system on my Trail bike.
My BB is of 73mm size and as a standard I left one spacer at drive side and none at non-drive side of the chain-ring as of now. But I could ...
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Alternative cranksets for a cross-country mountain bike larger than 48t
I have to replace my chain and gears on my 28'' cross-country mountain bike and I like to use the opportunity to make some modifications. I've tried to read up on this and I already learned a lot from ...
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Shimano FC-5700 chainring with FD-5600 derailleur?
Currently my front chainrings are Shimano FC-5600 48/40 with FD-5600 derailleur. As I can not get new chainrings in FC-5600 I was asking myself if my FD-5600 supports FC-5700 53/39 chainrings?
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What explains 9 speed cassettes price differences?
I have a pretty heavy bike I use to travel long distances with a lot of luggage. It has a mix of XT, deore and other Shimano equipment. I bought it second hand so I don't really know the details. I ...
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Ultegra FC-R8000 Chainring Bolt Fatigue
As per my troubleshooting to find a bike creak (Ultegra FC-R8000 Right Crank Arm Creak) - I have installed and removed the same chainring bolts ~8 times. In the process I snapped one of them. Each of ...
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Chain not fitting on big chainring
I have a problem where my chain is not engaging on the big chainring.
The chain is not touching the FD so, that is ruled out.
Is it possible that my chain is not compatible with my crank?
My chain ...
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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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Front derailleur hard to move due to gear cable angle
To avoid chain rub on the inside of my derailleur when in the smallest chainring and in the biggest cog on the cassette I've turned the L-screw out / counter clockwise. Now the rub is gone but due to ...
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Shimano Sora FC-3503 chainrings
I want to change my 50T chainring of my Shimano Sora FC-3503 crankset.
Do I have to buy the same one or other chainrings are also compatible with it?
If yes could you give me some light which ones ?
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R9100 chainring and R8000 crankset
Is there compatibility between R8000 crankset and R9100 chainring?
I would like to mount a 54 ring on an R8000 DI2 crankset.
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Shimano chainring compatibility (7400 vs. 7700)?
I have a 2003-era 9-speed Dura-Ace drivetrain, FC-7700 crankset (cranks are 175mm; rings are B-type, 53/39, 130 BCD).
I recently came across a brand new 7400-series B-type 53t chainring. Does anyone ...
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