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SRAM Gx 10 sp detailleur rotates when bolt tigtened?

It seems to be part of the design of the derailleur? Before I had the X7 which stayed put. Unless I have a non compatable dropout for the Gx?
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Sram AXS derailleur does not shift

Have you encountered a problem where a rear AXS derailleur stops shifting? Any suggestions? I bought a mint 2023 GX AXS derailleur on Marketplace, it worked for the first short test ride on a road but ...
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SRAM 1:1 shifter + Shimano 11 speed MTB RD

I'm planning my next bike build with an 11-50 cassette but I don't want more than 10 gears for personal preferences. I've seen Chinese-brand drivetrains (LTWOO) that can do this but I want something a ...
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Which SRAM derailleur is an upgrade to the X7?

The SRAM x7 is mated to a PG 1050.
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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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How to mount Sram X01 pulley wheel spacers

Ive ordered a new set of pulley wheels for my Sram X01 derailleur but I do not know where to mount which spacer. The set came with 3 "deep" and 1 "flat" spacer as seen in the ...
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SRAM Rival eTap Rear Derailleur Cannot Shift All The Way Inboard

I have set up a number of eTAP SRAM rear Derailleurs and never had an issue. I set up a 44 tooth XPLR cassette with the XPLR Rival eTAP rear Derailleur. I got the chain sized, on the pulleys and ...
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Can I use a 2x10 rear derailleur with 3 front rings?

I am looking at something like SRAM GX 2x10 MTB Rear Derailleur. Will it work with 3x MTB?
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What does this barrel adjuster do on the rear derailleur (SRAM Apex 1)?

On this SRAM Apex 1 derailleur, what does this barrel adjuster do? What happens if I turn it clockwise/anti-clockwise?
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SRAM Yaw Front Derailleurs

Can anybody help me with any tips on fine-tuning the adjustments on this derailleur (Force 22)? The positioning as far as I can tell is good, I can stick a penny between the teeth of the big ring and ...
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Explanation on the lineup of SRAM Derailleurs

@thelawnet has given a very descriptive answer to my previous question which seeks an Explanation on the lineup of Shimano Derailleurs. I am pretty sure that there are people who confuse about the ...
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How to increase the durability of gear-shifters

I am not a professional cyclist and may not even be a good rider but it seems like I tend to break my shifters way too often. I initially had a SRAM-X4 8x3 Shifters which ripped apart in an accident. ...
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SRAM Red eTap on Ultegra bike

I own a 2018 Cannondale SuperSix EVO Ultegra. When I bought the bike I upgraded the crank set to the Cannondale Spider 52/36. I recently decided to go to SRAM Res eTap. During my install the FD is at ...
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The shifter dosen't want to shift to the lower gear

This is a new shifter and derailleur but only can shift to the highest gear and won't shift back to the lower gear. How can I fix this? I already changed the cable housing but when I pull the ...
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SRAM Twist Shifter Paired with Shimano Rear Derailleur

I'm planning to buy an 11 speed twist/grip shifter from SRAM (because they're the only one who offer 11 speed twist/grip shifter) for my vintage Japanese ladies bike but I'm quite confuse if it will ...
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SRAM X01 Eagle (12speed) in 11speed transmission: it work?

Well, I intend to use an SRAM X01 Eagle (12speed) rear derailleur in a 1x11 transmission (with a SRAM X01 "non-Eagle" 11speed trigger, cassette SunRace 11s 11-46, SRAM PC XX1 chain). Will it work ...
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SRAM eTap rear derailleur chain drop issue

I’m having an issue with my chain falling off the lower pulley wheel when (1) I hit a significant bump or (2) shift from large ring to small ring. But only in cogs 6, 7, 8. Any suggestions? I’ve ...
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Mating Brifters and MTB drive train and disc brakes - Marriage or Divorce

Looking to buy a Salsa-Cutthroat equipped with SRAM Rival brifters; a 1X drive train (11-42t rear cassette RAM Rival long cage deraileur); SRAM GX 1000 crankset; and SRAM Rival Hydraulic Disc Brakes. ...
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Is 1x11 better than any 2X10? [closed]

I am upgrading from a Shimano tourney bike and newbie so please be nice to me .. lol :) I ride trails and easy bike paths and some roads. For cross country - Semi road/ Semi mountain type riding, ...
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Barrel adjuster for sram gx rear derailleur?

I'm doing a bit of an unorthodox build right now. It's a specialized awol using a sram gx 1x11 drivetrain, but, because I'm running trp hylex discs, I've opted to use a sram s500 bar end shifter. An ...
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SRAM GX1 comparability with double crankset

I am considering purchasing a bike with SRAM's GX1 11x1 gearing but I would like to switch it to use a double crankset. Is the SRAM GX1 rear derailleur and cassette compatible with a dual crankset? ...
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SRAM Force 22 chainset in an otherwise 10-speed SRAM setup

I notice that SRAM web site still lists "regular" 10-speed Force chainset as one of their products. However, my attempts to find it for sale online came up with almost nothing. It seems to be "barely" ...
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Which rear mech to replace sram X-9 10 speed 2x10

I have a Whyte 905 2011 with a 12-36 Sram cassette and an X-9 medium cage rear derailleur. It's not been attenuating well for some time despite efforts to adjust. The bike shop couldn't fix it. So i'm ...
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What does "SRAM Custom" (front derailleur) mean?

I'm going through specification of Specialized Epic Comp bicycle (link) and there is in column FRONT DERAILLEUR: "Custom SRAM, 2X10, high direct mount". What does it mean? Is it some kind of specific ...
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SRAM Rival front derailleur throws chain to the outside, even after professional adjustment

TL;DR: if you have a SRAM Rival front derailleur I'd love to know if yours looks "funny" like mine does--it's described in bold. I have a SRAM Rival groupset (from late 2011), including front ...
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No more chainguide from Sram?

I remember I saw somewhere new Sram system that does not require chainguide. Don't remember the model, but could you please tell me more about it? How does it work?
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Replacing the front derailleur: unlink the chain?

If I want to replace the front derailleur on an already set up bicycle (replace SRAM Apex with SRAM Force), do I have to unlink and relink the chain on order to thread it through the FD cage? Or can I ...