Questions tagged [compatibility]
What components are compatible with what other components
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can i use a 700c tire (Gatorskin 700c x23) on a 650 wheel
I am thinking of getting some Velocity Rims that are 650c but I am wondering if I will be able to use my 700x23c Gatorskin tires on them? Also what do you think about 650c wheels pros and cons.
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Quick Release Rack with Horizontal Dropouts
I own a 1980s Panasonic (steel) road bike without eyelets for a rack or fenders, and I'd like to add a rack. The seat stays and chain stays on this bike are a bit thinner than I'd be comfortable to ...
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Are new Shimano shifters compatible with old 600 Arabesque derailleurs?
Does anyone know if I can use new gear shifters, especially integrated road bike shifters, with vintage a Shimano 600 Arabesque rear derailleur? Will the pull ratio of the shifter and derailleur match?...
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Can I replace my Shimano RX 100 with a Campagnolo group?
I just purchased a Concorde Mistral with Columbus Gara tubing and would like to transfer my Campagnolo group from an SLX frame that is too big. The Concorde frame has a front derailleur mounting ...
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Compatibility Look-Keo/Look/SPD-Sl Plates & Pedals
i got some old Look Road Pedals (see picture).
Now i found plenty of Cleats for cheap, but they all are for either Look Keo, Delta or SPD-Sl.
Are those compatible? Did anything change from the old ...
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Chainring Compatability
I've recently purchased a - 2nd hand - downhill bike which runs an 8 speed drive-train. Some components could do with an upgrade - specifically the shifter which is damaged. I have all of the ...
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Replacement chainring compatibility
I have a Fuji Absolute 3.0 (about 2011) with a generic crankset. The triple chainrings are stamped with 'SAMOX'. It is a 30-42-52t set. I favour the middle chainring, which is now badly worn and needs ...
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8 speed shifter with 7 speed cassette
I just got a bike with broken hanger and derailleur. As the owner didn't want to put money in good parts, I installed a cheap Sunrun derailleur compatible with index, and a new hanger. Just after I ...
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Shift lever and boss (mount point) compatibility matrix [closed]
I've looked online, but haven't found one. Is there any sort of "matrix" available that puts shift lever boss type on one axis and shift lever on the other, and remarks on each pair's compatibility?
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Shimano Compatibility
I'm quite new to upgrading parts, and trying to put together a Cyclocross / Touring bike and getting quite confused about compatibility.
Can I use 10 speed Tiagra Sti shifters with triple Deore 10 ...
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Single speed crank compatibility
I am attempting to build a single speed bike for commuting from various spare parts. I'm unsure of what kind of crankset would be compatible with my frame. I have read from a couple sources that I ...
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Cube Agree GTC - Tri-Bars
I have a Cube Agree GTC (2012), and I would like to buy some tri-bars for it. I've read that this model (
Although, on second thoughts, maybe this is a newer model...) has compatibility issues with ...
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Can Shimano 600 front derailleur handle 3 chain wheels?
I have a 48-38-28 chainwheel and I wonder if Shimano 600EX Arabesque has enough leeway to accommodate it. If you know another derailleur from the same era that could do it that would be also useful to ...
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What is needed to change a set of wheels? + advice RE the cassette size
I've found a set of wheels I would like to put on my bike and have a couple of questions about how easy it is to DIY the job & compatibility. I have a 2010 Allez Sport Triple and want to swap the ...
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Use of Shimano long-reach calipers with "New Super SLR" brake levers/shifters
So my bike has Shimano Tiagra ST-4600/4603 brifters (it's a triple) but is fitted with long-drop BR-R451 calipers. In theory, these should be incompatible because of the change in cable pull ratio, ...
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Can you use Shimano 11 speed chain pins on a 10 speed chain?
I want to purchase a spare pin for my Shimano Ultegra 10 speed chain. Looking around I can only see 11 speed pins for sale. Can I put these into a 10 speed chain?
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Can I put a road bike tyre on a mountain bike? [duplicate]
I am finding it difficult to ride a Mountain bike, I feel that it may be more comfortable to change the tyre to that of a road bike, which are thinner in size.
Please advise if I can do so.
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Koolstop set compatible for folding bike?
Is this Koolstop Road Pad Holder and Brake Pad Set compatible for folding bike ? My bike is using Dahon Speed P8.
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Ultegra 6700 Left Side Crank with SRAM Red
I'm considering buying a TT bike that has a full SRAM Red group. I'm wondering if it's possible to use my Shimano Ultegra 6700 left-side crank in place of the SRAM Red crank.
Why? I've got a Stages ...
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Shimano RD TX55 Tourney TX 6/7 Speed Compatibility
I currently have a 7 speed bicycle, and recently changed my rear derailleur to a Shimano RD TX55 Tourney TX for a 6/7 speed compatibility. My shifter is Shimano Rapidfire for 7-speed.
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Compatibility for old Sram 7-speed shifter
A buddy asked me to fix his bike. The shifter is broken. It's an older bike with a Sram SRT300i-71 shifter. I found an exact match on that is fairly cheap on ebay, but I also found a similar model on ...
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Are Shimano R440 road flat bar shifters compatible with a mountain bike front derailleur?
The Shimano shifter flat bar series have the same cable pull length than the mountain bike shifters.
Is this series compatible with a mountain bike front derailleur, Deore, for example?
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Shimano 105 5600 derailleur compatability with 105 5700 11-28 casette
My current cassette is a 105 5600 12-27 the front is a 105 5600 53/39. I want to go compact so will the Shimano 105 5600 rear derailleur support the 105 5700 11-28 cassette?
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Shimano Ultegra Bottom bracket replacement with Dura-Ace
The bottom bracket on my Van Nicholas Astraeus is a creaking when going up hills. It's already been tightened recently, yet seems to creek more and more lately - probably due to the mileage (many, ...
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Crankset for SRAM Apex Groupset
I have SRAM Apex Shifters, FD, RD, and Brakes.
Can I use a SRAM Force BB30 Crankset?
Thanks
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Thinking of upgrading my brakes to these, is there an issue with "mushy" braking?
I want to get these in combination with new levers for my bike, but under the description it says:
"Use of these calipers with standard SLR enabled STI and brake levers results in a "mushy" brake ...
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Tiagra 9 speed triple front with a 10 speed group
I want to temporarily swap parts on two bikes for a trip - I currently have a Tiagra 9-speed setup and a bike with Ultegra 6600 double/10 speed. Is it possible to use the triple front shifter from a 9-...
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Can a 10-speed mountain bike chain be used on a 10-speed road bike?
I would like to use a Shimano Deore XT Chain CN-HG94 on my road bike. Are there any differences between roadbike chains versus mountain bike chains that prohibit this?
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SRAM x9 3x9 with a 10 speed Shimano SXL FC-M660 Crankset
Ok so let's start this out by saying I have not a ton of money to work with, and really want to get my bike up and working with little cost as possible. I have friends that have changed out parts on ...
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How to setup triple front derailleur with a double crankset
I want to use my front derailleur which is a tiagra on a 3x10 speed setup with a compact double crankset making it a 2x10 setup.
What is the proper procedure for setting up the triple chainring ...
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Is the Suunto Ambit compatible with the Bontrager DuoTrap Digital Speed/Cadence Sensor?
Bontrager DuoTrap is ANT+ compatible as well as the Suunto Ambit (with firmare 2.0 or greater).
Since it's not possible to find any proof of concept on the internet (specialized sites, forums, etc...)...
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Tubus Rack Compatibility on a 29er With Discs
I have a Trek 520 with a Tubus Tara rack on the front and a Tubus Cargo (not the newer Evo model) rack on the rear. I'm thinking about trading in the 520 for a 29er with disc brakes, probably a Salsa ...
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Shimano compatibilty problem
I have a hybrid bike which has dropped handlebars with Shimano Tiagra dual brake/gear levers.
The front mech is a Tiagra triple ring and the back mech is Shimano Deore XT (9 sprockets)
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Can I use 10-speed Shimano STI shifters with a 9-speed drivetrain?
I need to replace Shimano 105 STI shifters on a 9-speed road bike which was damaged in an accident, however there are few places that still stock 9-speed Shimano 105 STI shifters.
Can I use the 10-...
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What chainrings are compatible with the Dura Ace 7900 crankset (apart from 7900 chainrings)?
I need to get a 52t chainring for my 7900 Dura Ace crankset but am not willing to spend 150 euro on a chainring. Would an Ultegra 52t 6700 chainring work on the 7900 Dura Ace crankset ?
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Can Tacx Flow head unit work with old (2002) Basic frame/brake?
I want to replace a lost head unit/computer on my old Tacx Basic from 2002, does anybody know if modern Flow head unit will work with this old frame/load generator? I think such was an upgrade path, ...
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Mixing components: 105 and Deore XT
When I bought my bike back in 1999, it was mounted on Shimano 105 except for rear derailleur and cassette which are Deore XT (all 9-speed, Hyperglide). The vendor then told me
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Is an Acera cassette compatible with an 8-speed Deore rear derailleur?
Is this Shimano Acera 8-speed cassette and chain compatible with a Shimano Deore 8-speed rear derailleur on my mountain bike?
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What physically makes chainrings have a specific speed compatibility?
Chainrings are sold as having a specific compatibility for only certain speed setups, some overlapping across many. What physically makes this the case?
From what I understand, 5/6/7/8/9 speed chains ...
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Can if fit new 105 5700 cranks on my existing 5600BB?
I am refreshing my drive train. I have been running a full 105 5600 set for a couple years. I have an ultegra cassette and chain ready to fit, and I am consdiering crankset/chainring options. Is the ...
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Cane Creek Drop V cable compatibility
Are Cane Creek Drop V levers compatible with road brake cables or MTB brake cables? Specifically, road cables and MTB cables have different nipples that sit in the brake lever, and I need to know ...
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