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Tagged with derailleur crankset
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Simultaneous clang, hesitation and drop when I pedal with any weight
Background: New chain, new bottom bracket, new front derailleur, new shifters, new brakes.
This is a cheap Walmart Mongoose that I'm trying to keep riding and upgraded some of the components recently, ...
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Theoretically, about weird but very interesting 3x9 setup? Some knowledge about gearing would be great :)
Is it possible to have a 3x9 setup -
Triple 42T ( 42-32-24 )
x 9s ( 11-13-16-20-24-28-32-36-42T )?
The main question is, what kind of 9 speed derailleur is compatible and how long chain need to be for ...
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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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installing 1x11 gearset on a 1986 Bianchi Strada
I have a 1986/7 Bianchi Strada it is a 2x5 gearset, a SuginoVP 110 crankset and shimano derailers. I want to convert it to be more like a gravel bike so change it to 1x11 or 1x9 gearset with 11-36 ...
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Can 2x12 and 3x11 drivetrains have (practical) range greater than 700%?
I’ve come across 2x12 and 3x11 triple cranksets. Can these systems necessarily provide more range than 2x11 and 3x10 @ > 700%?
Edit: My question is really what can practically be accomplished, with ...
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Any issues with trying to go 2x10 with 44/22 rings?
I figure I would need a triple derailleur for the cage height, but IDK if the ramps and pins would be sufficient for that kind of gap. The 44t chainrings are designed for 3x10.
Also, there might be a ...
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What will be the easiest/cheapest way to get lower gearings on my "new to me" road bike?
I've recently become the proud new owner of a lovely late 90's steel road bike with some not so lovely "old school" gearing (53/39 chainrings and 11-25 8 speed cassette). As someone who both ...
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Standard to compact swap
I am looking to swap from a Shimano 105 standard 53-39 crankset to a 50-34 compact crankset.
My question is: will I need to adjust the height of the derailleur when changing to the new crankset?
And ...
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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 105 FD-R7000-F front dereailleur chain rub
Recently purchased a new Cube Attain GTC 2020 road bike, it came with :
Front Derailleur - Shimano 105 FD-R7000, 31.8mm Clamp
Rear Derailleur - Shimano 105 RD-R7000-DGS, 11-Speed
Brake System - ...
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Shimano Tiagra - Install smaller front chainring
I recently bought a used Trek Checkpoint ALR4, with which I'm very satisfied.
The gearing is ok so far for going on plane ground an light uphills, but when going on long and steeper hills it gets ...
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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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Is the Shimano 2303 crank arm and the 2300 crank arm the same?
I bought a Shimano 2303 crankset (52/42/34 triple) by mistake although I should have bought a 2300 crank
If I remove the inner 34t, will it have the same structure as 2300 crank? By structure I mean ...
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Front derailleur range suddenly has become very short
For a while when I was riding, there was a stiff feeling changing from medium to high on the crank. Yesterday it wouldn't change at all.
I checked the adjustment of the High and Low screws by ...
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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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Front chainring spacing difference between Shimano and Campagnolo?
I want to upgrade my mid 80s road bike from a 50 tooth to a 53. But the BCD of the big triple chainring is some rare standard that it costs less to buy a whole (used) crank instead. And of course this ...
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Electric road bike - Compatibility questions
I am building an ebike on a road frame. I am using a Bafang G310 rear hub motor & 8 Speed Shimano cassette. I plan to use a long MTB rear 8 spd derailleur (either Acera or Alivio). For my crankset ...
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Incompatible front derailleur/crankset?
I recently bought a Tandem from the 90's and now trying to adjust the derailleurs. But, no matter what I do, I don't manage to properly set up the 3-way front derailleur. It either
properly shifts ...
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Must replacement crankset have the same number of teeth?
I have a Giant Boulder 520 (1996) and I am upgrading it bit by bit.
I bought a new Shimano 7 speed cassette 11-28T. Now, I want to replace my crank set, however I do not know which size to buy.
Does ...
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My chain slips despite new parts and tuneup
I use my bike for commuting, and so my knowledge of bikes is enough to make to work and back.
I have a trek 4500 mb. I purchased it used, and from the very first day I have had this issue where the ...
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use with SHIMANO 105 FD-5504 Front Derailleur on crankset 26/36/48t [closed]
Can I use a SHIMANO 105 FD-5504 Front Derailleur with Crankset 26/36/48t?
My Cogset Shimano HG-50, 11– 32t
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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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Upgrading From Ultegra 6600 to 6800 Help
My Ultegra 6600 shifters need replacing. My thought was to replace it with a new 5-piece 6800 set including shifters, front derailleur, rear derailleur SS, an 11-28T cassette and obviously a new chain....
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Strange long squeal sound when I pedal hard - how to track this down?
It's kinda hard to describe but there's a sound coming from somewhere on the bike when I pedal hard - I can't figure out where it's coming from. It's sort of like a high pitched pig squeal. It started ...
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Chain line adjustment when replacing triple crankset with single
I have an old Univega MTB with a triple 28-38-48 crankset and 6-speed freewheel. The bottom bracket is square taper with cup and bearings. I want to remove the front derailleur and convert to 48T ...
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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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How to change 2x11 to 3x11 on mtb
Hey I was wondering how you would change a chainset from 2x11 to 3x11 on a Carrera Fury (SRAM components) Thanks
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Changing Crankset on a bicycle
I have a fixed gear BTwin My Bike White.
I need to upgrade but the resale value is too low for it.
So I was thinking of adding gears to it which might click the real deal for me.
Can I convert it ...
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Chain rubbing on new derailleur and crankset
My bicycle is a Rockrider 520. I have replaced my front derailleur with Shimano Acera FD-M390 and my crankset with Shimano Acera FC-M391. But chain is rubbing inside of FD even when FD cable is not ...
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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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Can I modify the gearing on a 2009 Jamis Aurora?
I have a stock 2009 Jamis Aurora.
I'm looking to modify my gear set-up to make climbing hills with large loads a little easier on my knees, as I constantly find myself wishing I had one or more low ...
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Converting crankset from 28-38-48 to 30-39-53
My current front setup is a 28-38-48 crank with Deore XT shifter & derailer. In addition to a FD-443 and top/bottom-pull converter, what else will need to be purchased for proper shifting?
Also, ...
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Short cage derailleur: how to find out maximum sprocket differences?
I'm building a kind of new bike and would like to put a triple or compact crankset on it.
I've still got this NOS huret derailleur set (front, rear and shifters) laying around which would match the ...
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What crankset should I buy to suit an 8 Speed Campy freehub?
I've just bought a pair of campagnolo/mavic wheels without a freewheel.
I'm finding it very hard to understand what will fit on the rear hub.
It's English thread, does this mean that any 8 speed ...
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ideal dérailleur height for a Deore on non-round/oval Cranksets (e.g. a Biopace)?
Reading on every site about front dérailleur adjustment, the distance from the bottom of the outer dérailleur plate to the bigger crank cog should be "one penny".
Mine is around 1cm! it does shift ...
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