Questions tagged [compatibility]
What components are compatible with what other components
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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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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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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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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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Ekar compatibility with UT bb and 6805 bearing
So I've got ekar chainset and pro tech bb, didn't have a correct bearings so fitted 6805 which are 7mm width, because its 1mm wider than original I've got +2mm over. Cannot see if it's pulling enough ...
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Can I use a shimano 105 11spd derailleur and r7020 shifters with a 9 spd cassette?
Trying to upgrade a 2021 giant ascend at to Shimano 105 without changing the wheels. The rear wheel only has a 9spd cassette, as I’m upgrading from 9spd Sora group. I’ve found Shimano 105 R7020 ...
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Tiagra 4600 trigger shifters, 10-speed 105 RD-5701-GS derailleur and 11-32 cassette compatible?
My Cannondale Quick 1 Carbon has Tiagra 4600 trigger shifters, a 10-speed 105 RD-5701-SS derailleur and a 12-30 cassette.
I would like to change to a 11-32 cassette, and understand that I would ...
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Can a Rivendell Silver 38x24 crankset be used with a Dura-Ace 11-28 cassette?
I am building an old Rivendell road bike (2005). It has a Rivendell Silver 38x24 crankset.
Would this be compatible with a Dura-Ace 11-28 cassette? If not, which cassette would you recommend?
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Front derailleur clamp/hanger for Rivendell frame
I am building a bike with a Rivendell custom frameset. The seat tube size is 29.7mm. I am mounting a Dura-Ace FD-R9150 front derailleur that is braze-on.
I'm looking for an adapter clamp but the ...
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Omafiets bike tyre / 42-635 vs 40-635
My omafiets (classic Dutch granny bike) has a flat tyre and I am looking for a replacement.
It currently fits a 42-635 measure, but I am struggling to find it locally and/or the outside tyre alone ...
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Could I use a Shimano GRX RX400 10-speed shifter with a Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 10-speed rear derailleur?
I am trying to be budget friendly and recycle parts for a new project.
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How to measure sealed headset bearings angle?
I need to find a replacement headset for an integrated system "IS". I can get the required dimensions by removing the fork and taking headtube and steerer tube measurements by using a ...
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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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Shimano GRX parts compatibility with XT or XTR FD on Salsa Fargo. (BSA73)
I am building a bike on Salsa Fargo TI 2019 frameset (ordered). It has BSA73 bottom bracket.
My current plan for the 2x11 drivetrain looks like this:
Crankset: Race Face Turbine 26/36 (Boost)
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Is a Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000 Crankset Compatible with a Shimano 105 5700 10-speed Groupset?
I have a 2012(?) Bianchi Via Nirone 7 with the following components:
Cassette: Shimano 105, CS-5700, 11-28, 10-speed
Crankset: FSA Tempo, CK-C200-3, 50/34, 172.5mm
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105, RD-...
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Options for a super-compact crankset for touring (replacing Shimano 105 crankset)
I plan to use my new Canyon Endurace AL (11-34, 52/36) for some touring and I'd like some slightly more pleasant gears as I'll be carrying some weight (I have a tailfin rack I'm using with it) up some ...
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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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Can I swap in a 2x Shimano 600 FC-6400 crankset to replace a 3x RX-100 crankset?
I have a 2x Shimano 600 FC-6400 crankset. Can I just replace the 3x RX-100 crankset with it? Will I need a new BB?
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Increasing a 32T chainring to a 36T - will it fit?
I'm considering changing up the chainring on this 2020 Specialized Turbo Levo Comp in order to slow down wear on the cassette as the rider tends to keep it in a few of the mid-high gears.
What ...
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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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Shimano Dura-Ace M5 10-speed bar end shifters compatibility
I currently have Dura-Ace M5 10-speed bar end shifters on my triathlon bike. I want to add a larger cassette up to at least 30T. I will need a larger cage derailleur but I am not sure which one is ...
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Shimano cassette replacement compatibility
I have a Marin bike with Shimano Deore gears. I think I need to replace the cassette, which is a 9-speed with the Shimano code CS-HG61-9. That cassette seems to be discontinued, as I cannot find it in ...
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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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Shimano FC-RS510 compatibility with Shimano Ultegra 6800 and Shimano R7000
I have a BMC Granfondo gf01 (Rim Brake version) that was bought second-hand and came equipped with Shimano Ultegra 6800 (11-speed). Just the Crankset is different, being a Shimano Ultegra FC-6700 (10-...
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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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Experiential difference between road and gravel bikes?
Specifically, looking at the Orbea Avant road bike vs. the Terra gravel bike, the frames look the same except for the fork. Can you just swap the fork and make one into the other? How close would an ...
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Ultegra R8000 rim brake compatible with Zipp 303 Firecrest?
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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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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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A Derailleur (short, medium cage) for a 34T max. cog ring sprocket
I need suggestions from experience or a table of compatibilities in order to find a compatible rear derailleur for folding bicycles (20" and 18" wheel)
I am aware that many the 28T max cog ...
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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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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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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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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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E-Bike conversion kit battery compatibility question
I'm a pretty good home mechanic, but very new to the e-bike world. I bought a conversion kit off eBay recently without really doing my homework beforehand. The battery pack it came with doesn't ...
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Why 9 speed front derailleur cannot handle 10 speed rear derailleur?
Some people are using non compatible components on their bikes. For example, using Tiagra's old 3x9 speed FD (4503?) with a 10 speed RD. And it works.
So what is the point of saying "Dear customer, ...
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Can a FH-9000 rear freehub be put on a bicycle with a 7800 Dura-Ace group?
My bike is a Coppi Wing with a 7800 Dura-Ace group. My cassette is a 10-speed Tiagra CS-5700. I have to replace my freehub. Will a Dura-Ace 9000 series freehub fit?
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Can 700x28c wheels and tires fit in my MTB frame?
I have an old Giant MTB frame. It's got typical oversized aluminum tubing but with roadbike-esque triangle shapes. It's disc-brake compatible and I want to turn it into a commuter bike.
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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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Hydraulic Brake Hose Size Standards
I am looking to buy some (approx 30 meter) hydraulic brake hose for general use (fixing brakes) and would like to know what size (inner diameter/outer diameter) would be most suitable for the bigger ...
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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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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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