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Shimano rear derailleur compatibility with 13-32 cassette

I have a Freewheel cassette, 9-speed, 13/32T. Currently, I'm using a MicroNew 9-speed RD and a 9-speed shifter, but both of them aren't great, and I want to replace them. All I can find is the ...
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Will this replacement derailleur hanger fit my bike?

I have a Bixs Sportivo 2 from more than 10 years ago. Derailleur hanger is broken and I lost the broken piece. I would like to buy a replacement. Can you please look at these images and tell me if it ...
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Flatbar shifters for 11-speed GRX groupsets

I have a GRX RD-RX810 rear derailleur and I need a compatible (thumb) shift lever for flat bars. Any suggestions which shifters are compatible for my setup?
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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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Are there compatibility restrictions about remotes for dropper posts and suspension locks?

I consider adding an handle bar remote for a bike with a front-suspension fork. Given the bike has already a dropper post, I was thinking to add a dual "dropper/suspension" remote. I noticed ...
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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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Promax Headset Adapter 1", 1-1/8

I have a broken Cannondale 2007 Bad Boy Ultra, will the Promax Headset Adapter 1", 1-1/8" give me the opportunity to replace it with a non-shock standard fork.
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Shimano Drop Bar shift+brake lever for 12S Deore XT/SLX build?

Thinking of converting a flat bar hybrid bike (2023 Canyon Pathlite 6) to a drop bar. Looking for a Shimano drop bar shift / brake lever that will work with my current transmission and brakes. SLX 12S ...
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Can I use road shifters with Linkglide cassette?

We know that road shifters for CUES may be coming in the future. What's interesting is that CUES derailleurs feature a tension adjuster, which is meaningful. In general, it seems like the new groupset ...
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What is linkglide/cues and how do they differ from existing standards?

This question is intended to be a canonical question, meant to be referenced when appropriate. In 2021, Shimano launched two LinkGlide Deore and XT Drivetrains (shifter/derailleurs/cassettes, numbers ...
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Cassette Compatibility Issues (11 to 40 teeth)

I ride a 2021 Trek Emonda SLR 8 (lightweight, no electronics) with a R 9100 Group: 50/34 teeth in front and 11/30 teeth in back on my cassette. Would like to upgrade to an 11 - 40 teeth cassette (...
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SRAM Rival Crankset with Shimano Chain

I want to upgrade the crankset on my gravel bike. Currently I have square-taper Ty501-2 crankset with reduced axle length (123 -> 113mm) to give ~44mm chainline compatible with the road FD (...
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mountain double recommendations for a 36/24 170 - 172.5 cranks

I'm looking to convert a 1x10 Mtb of mine into to a 2x10. The gear ratio im intent on is 36/24 with an 11-40 cassette. I owned another bike years ago with this gearing and im looking to replicate it ...
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Altus 9-speed shifters&derailleur paired with a 10-speed road bike cassette

My family has a road bike, set with Altus 9-speed shifters and a rear derailleur, paired with a Shimano HG200-9 cassette. Recently, I replaced the cassette with a 10-speed road bike cassette, As a ...
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What is a safe weight for front rack + luggage for a steel race bike fork?

I frequently commute with a backpack on my '90s steel race bike, and encounter the usual issues of sweaty back and tired shoulders. The riding position is also not perfect for carrying a backpack on ...
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Can I put a 27 × 1 3/8 tyre on a 700×28c wheel?

I want to use a 37×630 tyre on a 700×28c (28-622) rim. Will they fit and be safe to ride?
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Shimano cassette/freehub compatibility

Can I use the following components together - Shimano's compatibility chart is not clear to me. Cassette: CS-HG200-9 (11-32T/11-34T) Freehub: FH-T610 I have an old bike with a Tourney groupset. The ...
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Can I upgrade my 11-28t cassette to 11-34t with Ultegra 6800 rear derailleur?

I think I am okay here but would be really good to triple check! My current cassette: Shimano 105 5800, 11-speed, 11-28t My front chain ring: 52-36t My rear/front derailleur: Shimano Ultegra 6800, 11-...
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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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Rear derailleur can't reach the smallest gear (Shimano 10 Speed Road)

I recently assembled the following combination of parts: Shimano 10-speed STIs (non-series, between 105 and Ultegra, ca. 2003) MicroShift 10-speed cassette (11-28) Tiagra 10-speed rear derailleur (...
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Caffélatex Tubeless Rim Strips w/ Stan's Tire Sealant

The manufacturer (Effetto Mariposa) is telling me that if I run their Caffelatex tubeless rim strips with the regular white Stan's tire sealant, that after 1-2 years the strips will be damaged by the ...
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Can someone please give some advice to help find a new crankset?

I apologize in advance if I mix-up some lingo, I have almost no experience in fixing bicycle drivetrain. Previously I had Comet CKM-7159 as crankset (I managed to find this datasheet that seem to ...
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Does a 3x7 front derailleur works on a 3x9 setup

Will a 3 speed front derailleur meant for a a 3x7 setup work the same on a 3x9 setup?
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How do I find replacement parts for my 1988 Suntour drive train?

I am resurrecting my old commuter which was basically a hard-tail MTB c 1988 with a 3 x 7 Suntour system. What's the least painful method (leaving shifters and derailleur intact) to replace the worn ...
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Can I replace Shimano 105 FC-5501 crankset with Ultegra FC-R8000

I have an old Cervelo One from 2000 with Shimano 105 drivetrain including a FC-5501 crankset. I'm looking to add power metering to the bike and there is a Ultegra FC-R8000 available with a 4iiii power ...
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Can I exchange my 105 r7000 crankset for a r7100 crankset?

Currently running a full 105 r7000 group on my bike. I would like to swap my existing 172.5mm 105 r7000 crankarms for 165mm ones. They seem to be very hard to come by, especially the right one, so I ...
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Want replacement shifter hoods - how do I find the model of my shifters?

I'm looking for replacement shifter hoods for my bike - the current ones are original, and the bike's 13 years old. I know my bike's a 2010 Specialized Roubaix Expert. I've got the serial number. It'...
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Compatibility of hydraulic disc brake levers with mechanical disc brakes

I have a mid-2000's MTB project bike where I changed the 3x drive train to a 1x. However the original shifters were integrated with the brake levers (Shimano BR-M465 with Shimano ST-EF35 EZ Fire STI). ...
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What are the replacement options for my Miche cassette?

I have a sprocket with chipped teeth. It's on a Miche Primato ten-speed cassette ("Fac Michelin PRIMATO 12/25", in the catalogue) with a Campagnolo Mirage groupset. The hub is labelled ...
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Can a Shimano XTR M9120 lever works with Shimano Zee 4 piston caliper?

I have one lever XTR9120 (BL-M9120)and one caliper Shimano Zee 4 piston (BR-M640) Can I mix together these two to work perfect?
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Options for renewing drivetrain / upsizing crankset

I currently have a Shimano drive-train and am approaching replacement for the chain and cassette. All parts are Deore XT M780 Series except my cassette which is a HG500-10 11-25 I usually run a ...
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Which mid drive motors use the same frame interface?

One concern with mid drive e-bikes is that if the motor breaks in ten years, probably there is no exact replacement available. But do the manufacturers keep the same interface for their different ...
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Cable housing end cap for BR-M375

I replaced the no name brake calipers on an entry-level ebike for Shimano BR-M375. The cable housing for the rear caliper was a bit too long, so I cut off a few centimeters. Then, I put a new 5 mm end ...
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Replacing Shimano Deore LX SL-M510 shifters

I need to replace both of the shifters on Giant Rainier MTB. It has Shimano Deore LX rear derailer (mega drive) & Powerglide2 34T 9-speed cassette ~ Deore SL-M510 Trigger Shifters, (now wholly ...
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XTR 9100 left power meter on XT 8100 crankset

Can I put a stages XTR 9100 left side power meter on a XT 8100 crankset? Seems like it should work, but haven’t found a clear yes answer.
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Upgrading Shimano Acera 8 speed Rear Derailleur to 8 speed Shimano XTR derailleur

Looking for some help here. I am upgrading Shimano Acera 8 speed rear derailleur to 8 speed Shimano XTR rear derailleur and it appears that because the old 8 speed XTR derailleur has a clip for the ...
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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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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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Shimano freehub body replacement compatibility

I have a cheapish (okay - cheap) Shimano FH-M525-A MTB rear hub (QR, 10-speed). The freehub body has a fair bit of play so I want to replace it. There are any number of supposedly-identical ...
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Crankset compatibility, old 105 SC to new Claris FC-RS200

My bike currently has an old 105 crankset. It's a 105 SC, from 1989. The rest of the components are Claris R2000. I'd like to replace the crankset with a new one with smaller rings. I thought of the ...
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Is this groupset compatible with my Salsa Journeyer?

I recently purchased a Salsa Journeyer with a Shimano Claris groupset. I was wondering in the near future if I could change the groupset to the Shimano 105 R7000? I am new to cycling so not sure if ...
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Compatibility Shimano rear derailleur RD-6300

I have this Shimano 600ax. Due to my stupidness I broke the body of the rear derailleur endings its life. There are other rear derailleurs (RD-6300) on ebay for example but these are very expensive ...
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Giant Reign 2 2017 GXP pressfit BB

I am currently running a 10 speed groupset on a Giant Reign 2 2017 and I am looking to upgrade to a 12 speed DUB groupset. I'm wondering if this is possible with my current bottom bracket or what ...
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How to find replacement lockout cartridge for Marzocchi MZ Race 2006 fork?

I want to replace broken Suntour cartidge for my Marzocchi MZ Race 100mm 2006 fork. It became very soft and lockout doesn't work. But there is no model or serial number marking on the cartridge itself....
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Upgrading my shimano road groupset, compatibility issues

I'm in the process of upgrading my road bike's groupset, since it's quite old now. I don't want to blow my budget so I wish to upgrade as little as I can with the most impact. I currently ride my road ...
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Can any front shifter be used for 3 x 9?

I want to buy a new front shifter for my 3x9 speed MTB. The XTR M970 shifter is rare and expensive. Can I just use the front shifter from a 2/3 x 10 system? e.g. Shimano XTR M980 ? Are Shimano front ...
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Are deore rear derailleurs compatible with 9 speed cassettes and shifters?

I have replaced my Alivio rear derailleur with a new Deore M610 but it doesn't shift properly. The casette is a 9 speed Shimano Alivio CS-HG400-9 11-32T and the shifter is an Altus. Do you think this ...
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Bottom bracket to replace a Shimano BB-UN100?

The Shimano BB-UN100 68/122.5 bottom bracket that came with my 2018 Giant Roam 2 feels rough and creaks. Searching the web, it is hard to find new BB-UN100 brackets. I would like to upgrade to a ...
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My ultegra front 3x derailleur adjustment screws are seized and the shift is unreliable into the small cog. Can I replace it with something similar?

I need to replace my 15-year old Ultegra triple front derailleur. I can't find the same model for sale online. What alternative options can I try please?
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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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