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Compatibility of Shimano Deore SLM570 shifters
My front derailleur is broken. The front derailleur is of the shimano group Nexave, which apparently they don't produce anymore. I am trying to find out which type I should buy that is compatible with ...
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Shimano 11/42 cassette, 11 speed derailleur compatibility
Existing trek domane SL6 (2021) with ultegra 11speed mechanical gruppo
shifters r8020
fd r8000 with 2x 46/34
rd r8000 11spd 11/34
To get shorter gear inches, looking at changing to 11/42 ( or 11/46) ...
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What size front derailleur do I need for a 11/32 cassette and medium rear derailleur?
Upgraded 11/32 cassette. looking for replacement front derailleur
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Altus 9-speed shifters&derailleur paired with a 10-speed road bike cassette
My family has a road bike, set with Altus 9-speed shifters and a rear derailleur, paired with a Shimano HG200-9 cassette.
Recently, I replaced the cassette with a 10-speed road bike cassette,
As a ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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combining technologies and speeds: shifter and rear derailleur (index, friction)
is it possible to combine an indexed shifter with old friction derailleurs?
As the cable is moved by the shifter, I understand that derailleurs should work by default and by moved with mm that the ...
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HELP with derailleur upgrade question
I just bought this Aventon Level ebike https://electricbikereport.com/aventon-level-review/
I was wanting to upgrade the derailleur, but I'm not sure which one to get.
I don't want the entry level/...
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Shimano Tiagra 10 speed drive chain parts compatibility issues [closed]
I was working on a 10 speed bike yesterday. It needed a new drivechain, so having purchased a Shimano Tiara CS-HG500 11-32T cassette and a SRAM PC1051 10 Speed chain, I tried to set up accurate rear ...
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Chainring spacing of cranksets universal?
My understanding is that 7/8/9/10 chainring spacing is the same.
I have a Shimano Claris double/2x8-speed that I want to upgrade to a triple front, but using a 10-speed crank. I’ve acquired a Shimano ...
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Can I replace a broken Alivio M410 8speed rear derailleur with Acera T3000 9speed?
Damage to a bike resulted in a broken hanger and a damaged derailleur. I can't get hold of a like-for-like replacement derailleur (Alivio M410). Have seen others state that a 9speed derailleur will ...
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Upgrading gearing help, currently running a 1x9 with a 30t crankset and 11/36t cassette. Can I upgrade to a 11-42t cassette?
I have a 1x9 that I really dislike and want to upgrade. I was told to get a "Shimano Deore FC-M625 Double 2x10 Speed MTB Bike Crankset 38/24T" to upgrade my 1x. I additionally caught a ...
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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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Can I use a 3x10 or 2x11 front derailleur on a 3x11 drivetrain?
I recently started changing the drivetrain on my Trail 6 (2020) and I wanted to jump to 3x11 from the 2x9 mixed Altus/Alivio it came as stock. My mistake was not paying attention to the type of pull ...
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Front and rear derailleur compatible?
I'm struggling and need help!
My front derailleur which is 3x9 speed got damaged. Shimano Acera 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, low-mount, top-swing, dual-pull
but I'm thinking to upgrade it with a Shimano ...
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11-42t cassette with a 9 speed derailleur, will it work?
I'm trying to figure out if my 9 speed derailleur (Shimano Deore) will work with a 11-42t cassette (note that it is a specific 9 speed cassette).
It is for a MTB 1× setup
I previously had a 3×9 ...
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Does the front derailleur limit chain ring size?
Does the front derailleur have limits to which size chain rings can be used?
I have a groovy old 1988 Schwinn Prelude and for the most part it does just what I need. However there are some steep ...
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Shimano FC-5700 chainring with FD-5600 derailleur?
Currently my front chainrings are Shimano FC-5600 48/40 with FD-5600 derailleur. As I can not get new chainrings in FC-5600 I was asking myself if my FD-5600 supports FC-5700 53/39 chainrings?
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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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Compatibility between Shimano 105 crankset and Shimano Deore derailleur
I have a wild idea to replace a crankset on my Merida Crossway 500 (2014) (which is now SR Suntour NCX-FX-10s 48A-36-26 CG) with Shimano 105 5750 cCompact 10sp (switch from 3-speed to 2-speed).
The ...
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Using a Tiagra/105 front derailleur with R3000 shifters
The Sora 2x derailleur mech that came with my gravel bike broke in half. Is the 2x Tiagra/105 front derailleur compatible with the R3000 shifters? Thanks!
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Pulley for 10 Gear Derailleur for 9 Gear Chain
I am using a 10 gear XTR derailleur on a 9 gear cassette with a 9 gear chain and the tension pulley of the derailleur looks like needing replacement (despite teeth being very sharp it seems to work OK ...
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Shimano Metrea ST-U5060-R compatibility
So I'm trying to find out if Shimano Metrea ST-U5060-R would be compatible with any Shimano 11 rear derailleur?
Also, would it also be compatible with the T4700 Tiagra derailleur since it seems to be ...
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Will Shimano Di2 synchro shift work with an XT (Mountain) rear derailleur with an Ultegra (Road) front derailleur on the same bike?
Basically, can I mix a mountain Di2 rear derailleur (specifically, the RD-M8050-GS) and with a road Di2 front derailleur (specifically, the FD-R8050)? Will firmware updates and syncro shift still both ...
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How do I figure out what crankset replacement will fit my derailleur?
I have a bike with a Shimano FC-M560 crankset in the front which I want to replace. I naively bought a Shimano FC-TY301 crankset, thinking that there's norms and that 3-speed cranksets are more or ...
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Will 2 x 10 speed front derailleur work with 11 speed set up?
Would an existing 2x10 front mech work with a new 11 speed rear set up? Using all Shimano SLX with 11 speed shifter, rear mech and chain. Front chain rings are 2 x SLX 38/28.
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Run a Shimano STX derailleur with 8 speed cassette or bigger?
I've heard that it's possible to run the same derailleur with different shifters to get a different number of gears. I would like to know what the limits are to this idea. I want to keep my Shimano ...
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Fitting a 9-speed 11-50T cassette on MTB: which derailleur?
I'm trying to understand if its possible to fit a 9-speed 11-50T cassette (found one on Ali) on my MTB. The plan is to go 1×9. The problem is that I can't seem to understand the if a specific ...
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Are there any rear derailleurs compatible with Shimano Tourney RD TX 80
I need a new rear derailleur for my Claud Butler Urban 200.
I have looked at the old one and can see it is a Shimano Tourney RD TX 80 -7.
I have found these quite hard to get and I am wondering if ...
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mixed MTB/road bike for touring: uncleanliness of a Frankenstein setup
It appears that there are similar threads, so I'll reformulate it with more specific questions and taking the cue from comments.
I am assembling my brand-new touring bike on a LHT frame, and I'd ...
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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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Road Brifters with MTB Derailleurs
I've just bought a lovely Surly touring frame and I simply stuck all of my mountain bike components on it.
That means I've retained a flat handlebar. I'd really like to stick drop bars on though and ...
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Touring Drivetrain Dilemna
I own a 2015 Specialized AWOL Elite and love it except when I am fully loaded and lumbering up a pass.
I'm looking for a way to get more range without completely replacing my drivetrain. This ...
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Campagnolo Crank Compatibility 11 speed crank to 9 speed chain/deraillieur/shifters
I need to replace my 9 Speed Campagnolo Racing T Crank with a new one which uses the power torque system.
Is a 11 Speed Athena (or 10 speed Centaur) crank compatible with the racing t front ...
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9sp/10sp compatibility in Shimano SLX drivetrains
This is related to my previous question about SLX chainrings.
I'm half way through upgrading my drivetrain from 2x9 to 2x10. I currently have:
Shifters: SL-M670-I (10sp),
Chainset: FC-M665 (9sp ...
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Are these SIS Mountain/City Bike Derailleurs compatible with drop-bar shifting?
I'm considering the conversion of my flat-bar hybrid bike (GIANT Escape 3) in to a makeshift road bike, complete with drop bars. However, if the derailleurs have to go, it may not be cost-effective to ...
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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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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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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.
The current ...
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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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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 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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