Questions tagged [compatibility]
What components are compatible with what other components
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Sora R3000 brifters with the M4000 rear derailleur
Is the pull ratio still the same ? I can only find info on the older gen sora shifters not the most updated ones..
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Is my fork suitable for my wheel
I bought this front wheel
https://www.probikeshop.fr/roue-avant-mavic-aksium-ust-disc-a-pneus-center-lock-2-aa9/154559.html
and this surly fork
https://www.bike-components.de/fr/Surly/Fourche-Rigide-...
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Shimano 105 R7000 left crank compatible with Sora FC-3550?
Can I temporarily use my (power meter fitted) left crank Shimano 105 R7000 on my old bike that has Sora FC-3550 crankset? I assume that all Hollowtech 2 cranks should be interchangeable but I am not ...
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I'd like to fit a suspension seatpost but have only 9 cm between saddle and frame - is this enough?
I'm 5'3" tall and ride an XS size gravel bike. I have only 9 cm of seatpost between the saddle and the frame, and you can see there's no possibility of extending that! I find the aluminium frame ...
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Can I use an 11-32 cassette promoted for MTBs on my trekking bike with Shimano Acera rear derailleur?
I need to replace my cassette but assortment is restricted atm.
Can I use the following cassette on my bike?
https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/cs-pg-950-a1
It's an SRAM PG-950, 9 speed, 11-32T. With ...
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Is it possible to change my bike standard headset to a internal headset?
Its a non tapered headtube fitted with a standard headset with a 30mmx30mm ball bearings
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New rear wheel compatibility with existing cassette
I need to replace my rear wheel and have a few questions on component compatibility before I make a purchase.
My bike is a Specialized 2018 Rockhopper Pro; the link gives its stock components/spec.
I ...
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1x12 Crankset to my 9speed cassette/chainring
good day maam/sir, i would like to ask for some ideas if i can use the new Deore XT Crankset 1x12 (36t) to my 9 Speedchain + 9 speed cassette? If not, how about 10 speed chains + 11-42 10 speed ...
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Cane Creek "universal" hoods and Shimano 600 (BL-6400) lever compatibility
Does anyone happen to know know if these Cane Creek "universal" hoods are compatible with these vintage Shimano 600 (BL-6400) levers?
It's okay if they don't fit quite perfectly or if I have ...
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Would like to know if the following Crankset is compatible?
I have a Decathlon Rockrider 5.2 and I'm planning to replace my current crankset with a Shimano TOURNEY FC-TY501 6/7/8-speed Square Crank 48/38/28.
Would like to know if this compatible with my bike. ...
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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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Shimano crankset is near end of life, can I use a Tiagra 4700 replacement?
My road bike was bought in 2015 with a mix-match drive train: my derailleurs and shifters are Tiagra 4600 but the crankset is a Sora 9 speed (50-34). The large plate teeth are now quite worn out and I ...
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Changing tyre size [duplicate]
A very basic question, sorry! I have a Giant hybrid bike, that currently has 700x38 tyres on 622x29 rims. I need to replace the tyres, as they are getting old and was wondering if I could change the ...
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Shimano GRX front derailleur compatibility
I'm planning to upgrade my existing Shimano road 11sp groupset with a GRX 46/30 crankset.
According to Shimano, this means I need to use the FD-RX810 front derailleur. Apparently the 10sp FD-RX400 won'...
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r9000 Dura Ace inner chainring vs r7000 105
I just bought a Dura Ace 53/39 off Craigslist. So now I'm buying a DA 50t outer chainring (and selling the 53t).
As for the inner chainring, is there any difference besides price, weight and style ...
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Is a Hollowtech II BB compatible with an Octalink Crank? (Shimano Claris)
If I fit a Shimano Hollowtech II Bottom Bracket (Claris), can I still use my Octalink Claris crank?
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How to know and which to use?
I have these shifters and derailleurs:
front shifter Shimano ST-EF41, 3spd
front derailleur Shimano FD-TZ500, 3spd
rear shifter Shimano ST-EF41, 7spd
rear derailleur Shimano RD-TZ31, 7spd
I want to ...
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Can I use a Shimano RD-M735 rear derailleur with road shifters like the SL-6400 (7s) or the SL-6401 (8s)?
I'd like to set up an old school touring/rando bike.
Do Shimano road and mountain bike components of that era (7 and 8 speed) share the same cable pull ratio? I know the RD-M735 is 7 speed, using it ...
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Free Spirit "Brittany Te12" Part Identification/Upgrade
i found this old 12 speed basically attached to a neighbor's back porch by vines, and aside from some superficial rust on the chrome, it seems to be structurally intact. the decals read as stated in ...
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Road bike to CX/Gravel conversion
I have a Cinelli Experience 2016 road bike with rim brakes that allows up to 28c tyres as per Cinelli's specifications. Somehow, Cinelli keeps mentioning it's fit for gravel as well.
I'm looking ...
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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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Which road bike to match turbo trainer?
Evening all,
Looking for advice please.
As a complete beginner, I'm unsure which type of road bike to match up with a Tacx Flux S Direct Drive Smart Trainer.
It has a this specification:
Compatibility:...
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Is the Shimano SL-M590 shifter compatible with XTR RD-M900 rear derailleur?
Shimano is known for making their high end components incompatible with their lower ranges (e.g. dura-ace 7400). How do they handle this on their mountain bike range? In my case, I'd like to run a RD-...
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What size chain for Shimano CS-M7771-10 (11-36T) cassette?
What width chain is compatible with this cassette?
I've seen non-Shimano chains online claiming compatibility with all Shimano 10-speed cassettes but their stated widths (nominal? actual?) don't have ...
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Can I replace Shimano 105 5500 shifters and derailers with new Sora R3000 ones?
I have a 2000 Klein Quantum
(this one, 2x9 speed: https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/value-guide/product/45657/)
My shifters have been replaced once already with used 105 (also 5500), but now they have a ...
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Gears switch automatically on smart trainer
I need some help. I am a newbie when it comes to bikes, so feel free to ask me anything needed.
I bought this bike half a year ago.
I recently bought a smart trainer (Tacx Flux S Smart), and ...
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Upgrading cycle from single to multi-speed
I own a single speed MTB . I'm planning to upgrade it to multi speed. As I'm on a tight budget, should I just upgrade my rear to multi speed or upgrade both front and rear. Is it a good idea to ...
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How to repeat the success of Salsa Marakesh when mixing MTB and road components?
Salsa Marakesh https://salsacycles.com/bikes/marrakesh/2020_marrakesh_sora is based in part on road Sora components and MTB Alivio components.
Let's focus on the front -- in my bike I have Sora ...
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Are all rear DI2 shifters / derailleurs / internal gear hubs interchangeable?
I'm specifically talking about rear shifters....
Can I mix and match any of Shimano's DI2 shifters with rear derailleurs and internal geared hubs?
Shimano makes several DI2 shifters
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I need to replace a cassette for CS-HG500-10 but want to go XT
My bike has a CS-HG500-10 cassette which has reached its EOL after 7400 km (I didn't think that changing the chain, unless absolutely necessary, was something good). It's the 11-34 version, I-...
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Pirelli Cinturato Velo on DT Swiss R500
Has anyone used Pirelli Cinturato velo tubeless setup on DT Swiss R500 rims (I'm thinking the 35C version)? Or maybe other DT rims with similar profile, and if so, how does it work? I'm a little ...
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Completely new to indoor cycling, is there a MUCH cheaper alternative to power meter that would be compatible with the RGT app?
I'm planning to get a cheap, not-smart mag trainer, to cycle inside. I'm currently a stay-at home mom and I would like the cheapest, yet enjoyable app-wise, set up for indoor training with virtual ...
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Compatibility of 38T chainrings to Deore crank
My bike (Canyon Pathlite 5) has an "FC-M5100-1, DEORE" crankset and a "Shimano Deore M5100 11s 11-51" cassette. Instead of the 32 teeth on the front chainring, I'd like to change ...
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Clarification needed on hydraulic disc caliper and lever compatibility
I have a Scott Solace road bike that uses Shimano BR-RS805 hydraulic disc calipers. The hose spec is BH 59. I want to change from drop handlebars to Jones H handlebars. I will need new brake levers. ...
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Which size SKS Bluemels will fit my frame - 35, 42, 45?
I'm thinking of getting full mudguards for my road bike, the Triban RC 520 , (details here)
, and the manufacturer's page tells me that it comes with 700 x 28 tires and the frame is compatible with ...
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Removing the crank arm (square taper) on a Chinese (PooBoo D 577) stationary bicycle
In trying to remove the crank arm, I found that the threaded "business end" of the standard crank arm puller has a smaller diameter (1-2 mm) than the crank arm opening, so there is no way to ...
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11-speed cassette, freehub and wheel compatibility
I have two wheels and two 11 speeds cassettes. With one combination of cassettes and wheels, shifting is reliable. With the other combination, the position of the cassette relative to the derailleur ...
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30mm bottom bracket and 30mm spindle axle compatibility, should it go in by force?
I am not sure if this is a stupid question or not. Finding compatible parts is not so easy for MTB, after quite a search I found my bottom bracket shell is not so standard, PF107.
I bought a Rotor ...
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Replacing 1x SRAM chainset with a Shimano chainset
I've just got a Genesis Datum 2019 bike on clearance.
The spec wasn't exactly what I would want—for a start it has SRAM rather than the Shimano we have on other bikes in our household—but more ...
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SRAM X01 Eagle 12s RD adjustment to work with 11s cassette + shifter?
I want to buy:
X01 eagle 12s rear derailleur
Garbaruk 11s 10-50 cassette
I have:
GX 11 speed gripshift
KMC 11 speed chain
How do you adjust the 12s rear derailleur to the shifter and cassette? ...
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Is my front brake installed correctly?
I bought and installed Shimano MT200 brakes to my bike and now I'm wondering are they installed correctly. Seems like only small area of pad is touching the rotor. 160 mm rotor in the front. I had ...
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Compatibility of 41mm x 107mm bottom bracket shell
Hi I have spent several days looking for a bottom bracket and crank. At this point it seems that there is nothing but 1 traditional pressfit bottom bracket and 1 crank that fit this shell. However, I ...
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Cycling With Diabetes [closed]
I am 40 Years Old. I got diabetes at the age of 21. In that case how long can I cycling per day. Am I Compatible for long ride. Which type of bike and roads are compatible for me.
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Is possible to mount an existing freewheel on a fixie wheel?
Would it be possible to mount a freewheel from an existing wheel on thie following type of wheel made for fixies? Or do I need a different axis for the rear wheel such as the one below?
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Drivetrain problem!
I have had issues with the drivetrain on my bike. I believe I've pinned it down to two issues.
The Shimano Deore XT SGS (long cage) 9 speed rear derailleur needs replacing. It was either damaged when ...
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Italian bottom brackets and modern cranksets - a compatibility guide?
I have an Italian frame (presumably a Moser) which I chose to repurpose as a single-speed/fixie with parts from another Single-speed/fixie of mine, with the exception of the bottom bracket and ...
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Straight 1⅛" steering tube is not actually straight?
I have a bike (~2016 year of manufacturing) with a fork which has what is called a straight 1⅛" steering tube, used with threadless headsets.
I have always thought that, compared to tapered 1⅛ – ...
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Compatibility between 4700 Tiagra 10 speed shifters and GRX RX400 10 speed derailleur
I want to build myself a drop handle bar touring setup bike.
GRX RX400 seems like a good budget option. Bikeradar mentioned this groupset to be on same level as Tiagra. Gearing range on this groupset ...
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Which shifters are compatible with dura ace 740x?
I've read that Shimano updated the cable pull ratio on their other series early on but not for Dura-Ace until 1997 with the 7700. Which downtube shifting levers are compatible with their 7400/7401/...
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Suntour derailleur compatibility with shimano shifter
I bought today a bike with a Suntour rear derailleur (XR 150 8 speed) for my daughter. It has old rotating shifters I with to replace with triggers.
Will a shimano 8 speed (e.g. Altus/Acera) fit this ...
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