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Old Raleigh Marathon road bike with new Shimano 105 crankset – What bottom bracket is needed?

Hey guys first time poster. I have a Raleigh Marathon road bike and I am pretty sure it’s an ‘85. The crank arm has been falling off so I have decided to just replace the whole crankset. I have been ...
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Why do the ISO/ETRTO numbers not match the English measure on my Tires?

Given: A flat tire Tire size 47-507, 24 x 1.75 I want to replace both the tire and the tube. But in the shop it's only available 44-507, 24 x 1.75. The tire size of 24 x 1.75 is common to both my ...
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Ultegra R8000 rim brake compatible with Zipp 303 Firecrest?

Update I have successfully mounted a Zipp Firecrest 303 wheel set onto my Cannondale R800 CAAD 4 frame with Shimano BR-R8000 rim brakes. Thanks for the advice! I would like to buy a carbon wheel set ...
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Looking to put my 40-year-old mtn bike on a smart trainer

I would like to upgrade my basic wind trainer to a Zwift Hub smart trainer. I'm using a 1980s 18-speed Mongoose Hilltopper with a thru axle (148mm). The Hub offers Shimano 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 speed ...
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12 speed sram DUB chainring compatibility

Can A 12 speed DUB 1x road crankset (Force 1) be converted to 11 speed by swapping the respective chainrings? I have an 11 speed Force 1 rear mech that I want to use for the moment, but want to use ...
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Crankset cassette compatilibility

I'm looking to upgrade my crankset, currently a 48/34 Shimano R460, to a GRX RX600. What is not clear to me is whether the RX, which is designed to work with an 11-cogs cassette, will work fine also ...
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Is it ok to have different size tires on my MTB?

I got a used Mongoose Excursion MTB, and it came with a 26x2.10 front tire and a 27.5 rear tire. Is this suitable? Will it ride normally? And what's the reason for different sizes?
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My bike has a 10 speed cassette. MTX hub motor takes 9 speed cassette can I remove last cog of my cassette without issues?

I need some advice. I have a Giant Anthem 2012 dual suspension bike. And want to put a 1500 watt 26" MTX cassette type rear hub motor onto it. I believe the MTX wheel can take up to a 9-speed ...
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Experience fitting Continental GP 5000 folding tyres to Mavic Allroad Elite Ust Disc Wheelset

Just wondering if anyone out there has tried this particular rim+tyre bead combination. I had a hell of an experience with GP 5000 TLs on other bike (Mavic Kysirum Elite rims) which turned out to be ...
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Is an Ultegra front derailleur compatible with Sora shifters?

I have a old trek road bike with 2X9 setup. I need to change the front derailleur. Can I use a Ultegra fd-r8000? My shifters is Shimano Sora.
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Updating drivetrain: Powertap to Force AXS - Powertap hub Compatibility?

I have a Zipp 808 20H wheel with a Powertap hub running a 10-speed cassette. I’m looking to get SRAM Force AXS, can I put a XD or XDR free hub on and run the 12 speed cassette? Or must I get a ...
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On ensuring crank compatibility

I have a Haro Steel Reserve 1.3 bike (https://archive.harobikes.com/mtb/2016-mtb/steel-reserve-1-3-2016) with "Chromoly 2-pc 8 spline cranks". I am looking to replace said crank. I have my ...
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Are all road bike drop handlebars compatible with all shifter/brake levers

I have a Trek Domane and I want to upgrade the generic basic handlebars with carbon aero handle bars. I want to make sure they would be compatible with the levers. I was thinking of Easton, Prime ...
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Compatibility of Dura Ace SL-BS79 bar end shifters with GRX RX400 derailleur

Are road 10s 2x10 Dura Ace SL-BS79 bar-end shifters compatible with gravel GRX RX400 derailleurs 2x10?
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Can a 9 speed rear derailleur be used with a 7 speed freewheel and shifters?

I know this has been asked before but wanted to make sure in case things have changed over the years. I have a brand new Deore M592 Shadow 9 Speed rear derailleur and wanted to know if I can replace ...
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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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Is the SRAM GX AXS a 1:1 replacement for a x7 derailleur?

The X7 is mated with a SRAM PG 1050 11-36 cassette. I would like to replace the derailleur without replacing the cassette.
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Issue with front derailleur 3x10 with a 3x7 groupset (shimano)

I have MTB bike with 3x7 speed groupset. Then I replaced the FD Shimano tourney by a Deore FD-M590-10 (with with top pull). Is it a 3x10? But the shift (Altus ST-EF50-L) can shift only the 2 (the ...
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SRAM 53/39 along with 10/33

Can I run my old SRAM cranks (53/39) along with new 12 speed Force axs 10/33 cassette or do I have to run new cranks too?
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Chainring compatiblity for FC6570

Hey guys I want to know which chainring can fit on Shimano FC-6750 crank arms? Ive tried to find it in a app called carousell(a place where you sell products) and I can't find any. I had to go google ...
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MTB tire compatibility [duplicate]

My mountain bike has on a pair of 26"×2.10 tires. I want to go for a wider set of tires,Can i replace them with a pair of 26"×2.5?
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Can I replace 24x1.95 tires with 24x1.75? [duplicate]

Short background I recently found my old gravel bike and I want to get it ridable again. I noticed that the 24" 1.95 (53-507) tires that came with it are super worn out so I want to replace them. ...
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Can I put a b-link on a standard mount rear derailleur to fit my direct mount frame?

I have a 2004 Trek Navigator 200 that I'm putting together. It needs a rear derailleur. My Trek frame has a direct mount hanger on it. Do I have to have a direct mount rear derailleur or can I use a ...
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Can I run 11-32t on my Bike and 11-28t on my smart trainer using the same bike?

I run an 11-32t on my rear wheel and completely forgot to check the specs of the 11-speed cassette I ordered for my smart trainer. Turns out the one I got for the trainer was 11-28t. Can I run the ...
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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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How did Shimano solve Boost offset in double cranksets?

From what I've read SRAM solved Boost offset by making Boost and non-Boost chainrings. So the cranks are the same, you need to buy specific chainring. What about Shimano? Is offset within cranks or ...
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Peugeot PX10 (~1975) bottom bracket and crankset

I have couple of questions about my Peugeot PX10. What is the modern bottom bracket compatible with this bicycle? It's 35mm diameter and it's a French threaded BB. Having a quick look at the ...
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Vertical Dropout Derailleur Hanger for a bike that did not come with gears?

I have a bike that did not come with gears. It is a rear hub driven ebike with a single speed. Eventually when the warranty runs out, I want to put gears in it and turn it to a mid drive. Now I know ...
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BB compatibility of EKAR crankset

Are after-market BBs compatible w/ an EKAR crankset? I have a Niner RLT RDO frame w/a PF30 BB shell. Can I use a Wheels Manufacturing PF30 w/ the EKAR set-up? Thank uou!
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How to interpret Shimano compatibility chart?

How does one interpret the delineation of horizontally-aligned boxes on the Shimano compatibility charts? Below is a screenshot (with added blue numbering) for discussion purposes. For example, why ...
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Is Shimano MTB front derailleur compatible with SRAM crankset?

I have 3 pieces to make this work -- brifter, FD, and the crankset -- in 2x10 setup. From this post -- Compatibility of Tiagra 4700 shifter with MTB front derailleur -- I gather I can match Tiagra ...
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Campagnolo 1x13 crankset (Ekar) with Sram Rival eTap AXS XPLR 1x12s Disc Groupset

Can a Campagnolo 1x13 crankset (Ekar) be used with Sram Rival eTap AXS XPLR 1x12s Disc Groupset? I really dig the look of Campagnolo crankset, hence the question. Thanks!
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Is a rear wheel with a Shimano 105 hub compatible with a 8 speed cassette?

Hi Bicycles Stack Exchange! I ride a Specialized Allez 2020 and looking to replace the rear wheel. Is a rear wheel with a Shimano 105 hub compatible with the 8 speed cassette the Allez comes with? ...
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7700 Dura Ace shifters with modern rear derailleur - Shifting issues

I have a 22 year old Trek 5500 with the original Dura Ace groupset. To make the shifting more knee friendly, I decided to get a 11-34T cogwheel. The old Dura Ace 9-speed rear derailleur won't handle ...
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Does the "speed" of a 1x chainring really matter?

I currently have a 1x8 setup on my bike, and am considering upgrading the cassette to an 11-speed. I've also been looking at replacement chainrings as I've seen that they also come in 8-speed, 11-...
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Can I update a decade-old mountain bike to modern standards?

About ten years ago, I built myself a new bike, for general utility riding and some light trips through the countryside (tens of miles on towpaths etc). I was most familiar with the classic (hardtail) ...
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Crank-based Power Meter for Shimano Sora

I am a junior amateur cyclist and I have a road bike with a Shimano Sora groupset (shifters, crank, front and rear derailleur, cassette). I am looking to step up my cycling to the next level and have ...
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brake calyper/bridge types and question- single screw to the frame

I need to replace a front brake for a city/folding bicycle. but I am not used to these "brake bridge" system; I am more into the MTB scene. for some reason the calyper in the picture ...
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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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9 speed Shimano (shifter+derailleur) + 8 speed cassette

At the moment I have a wheel with a Shimano 8speed cassette (HG30-8I) (11-30 or 32T) and also I have following rear derailleurs: XTR (RD-M952) (9 sp) GS Altus (RD-M310)(7/8 sp) SGS Questions: ...
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9-Speed Cassette: Shimano, Sunrace, Lanxuanr, other, does it matter?

Looking to replace an old 9-speed cassette (SLX) which is long out of production and unavailable now. I see on Amazon some other Shimano 9-speed cassettes (Alivio or Sora as it's a commuter bike now), ...
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Replacement options for a 50/34 8-arm Cannondale/HollowGram SpiderRing chainring?

My local bike mechanic tells me that I have worn out the teeth on the larger chain-ring of my 2016 Cannondale Synapse road bike, and that I need to get a new one; he says he can't get one through his ...
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Do bicycle stems have certified usage ratings (road/XC/Enduro/DH)?

Clamping dimensions aside, are all stems rated for all the cycling disciplines, especially in the MTB domain? In other words, are stem manufacturers liable to guarantee their products to be safe to ...
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Bar-end shifters with Pinion C12 gearbox

I read that the Pinion is indexed at the gearbox. Does this mean I can use an old school bar-end shifter in place of the rotary shifter?
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Is an Ultegra shimano left side FC-R8000 crank arm compatible with Older Ultegra FC-6600

I have the opportunity to purchase a left sided power meter for a decent price, that is a newer FC-R8000 arm, whereas my bike currently has Ultegra FC-6600 equipped. My assumption is that because it ...
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9/10 speed chain with vintage 2x5 crankset

I have an old crankset from an 80s 10-speed (2x5) bicycle with downtube friction shifters. The chain currently in use is marked as "6/7/8 speed," but works fine on the 5-speed freewheel. For ...
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Looking to Resolve Inexpensive Bike (Riverside 500) Compatibility Issues with Elite Suito Trainer

I have an Elite Suito trainer, but am now struggling to find the cheapest bike that is compatible with it. Is the B'Twin Riverside 500 (https://www.decathlon.in/p/8389412/hybrid-india/adult-hybrid-...
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Is it normal for a front hub to have 9 1/4" balls similar to the rear hub?

My front hub Joytech D341RCC have 9 1/4" balls, same as my rear Joytech hub. But they say that front hubs have 10 3/16" balls.
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Shimano R8000 right crankset compatibility with 105-5800

I have a full 105 5800 group for my current drivetrain on my bike. I would like to replace the right crankset (chainring + crankarm) with an Ultegra R8000 right chainring/crankarm. Is there full ...
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What else do I need to change if I upgrade my Sora groupset?

I have a Specialized Allez 2019 or 2020 with Sora groupset, but the crankset is Praxis 50/32, and the brakes are Axis. I changed the rear derailleur to a RD 5700 and I'm looking forward to upgrading ...
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