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Tagged with derailleur parts
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Vintage derailleur identification
I have a vintage Shimano derailleur that I'm trying to identify, specifically to figure out which jockey wheel set is compatible as mine badly need replacing. The derailleur is marked "Shimano ...
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Is it okay for my rear derailleur to be as "compressed" as this when in the lowest gear on the bike?
Recently replaced the cables on this old road bike. When indexing the cable I notice how compressed this derailleur is and the two cogs are almost touching - it certainly doesn't look right to my ...
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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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Direct mount vs. hanger derailleur
Currently repairing a bike that I got off the road for free years ago. Around three years ago, a stuck link caused a chain jam while pedaling at high speed, causing the metal around the b-knuckle on ...
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Shimano 9 Speed Cassette with Microshift Advent 9 Speed Road Shifter
I fancy setting up my old but amazing Cannondale F1000 with a dropbar and corresponding road shifters.The only affordable system I could find for that is the Microshift Advent 9 group. I'm happy with ...
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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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What factors to take into account when choosing a hybrid bike?
I've decided I'd like to start commuting to work, but I'm not sure what factors I need to take into account when choosing a bike. I figured a hybrid bike suits my needs best, since I will be riding on ...
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Is there a front derailer type that can be mounted on a frame without braze on or fitting on the seat tube, or clamping?
As the question says, is there a front derailer type that can be mounted without having a fitting or braze on on the seat tube, or without clamping to the seat tube (because it's a weird shape, or ...
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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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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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Compatible front mech replacement for Shimano STX RC FD-MC36
I have an old 2000 Marin Riftzone, indexed gears, 3 rings at the front. The front mech (shimano stx rc) is seized and I want to get the cheapest solution to make it functional again. It doesn't do any ...
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3 Speed Front Derailleur can't reach small gear
I bought a new frame and put my old Campagnolo Racing T components on it.
The seat tube has a diameter of 35mm and I use the Campagnolo 35mm clamp for the Racing T derailleur.
The problem is the ...
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How much does number of gears matter for a front derailleur?
I need a low clamp 2x10 front derailleur. As it turns out to be a challenge to find locally, I begin to wonder
How important is the rear gear specification? What is I get 2x9?
How important is ...
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What are my options for replacing/upgrading my MTB front mech?
I recently damaged my front mech, a Shimano Acera, top swing, bottom pull, triple chainring. The rear cassette is 8-speed. So I need to replace this front mech.
The original Shimano Acera is probably ...
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Can I run 2x10 XT Shifters on a flatbar road bike with 105 10 speed STI components?
I want to run 2x10 XT shifters on a flatbar but still want use the 10 speed 105 components of the road bike would there be any problems?
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First time buying parts ( derailleur, chain, rear axel, shifters) need help!
I have a 21 speed (3 front, 7 rear) NEXT bicycle ( model number 8568-49, year 2007.12.06) sitting in my back yard at the moment a few missing parts and I was hoping to get some help on what to get and ...
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Chart for bicycle component quality?
I'm not very familiar with all the different component groups available and wondered if there's a chart that ranks their quality (or price).
So I'd know that Shimano 105 is the same level as SRAM ...
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Are derailluers always or usually compatible with any cassettes?
Is it OK to choose a derailleur without taking into consideration the cassette that will be used with it and vice-versa?
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Are shifters compatible with different derailleurs?
Can I simply choose one shifter without taking into consideration the derailleur that will be used with it and vice-versa?
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is it worth to change slx 2011 rear derailleur for xtr 2009?
I bought a bicycle last summer a Specialized camber comp and it mounts Shimano SLX as rear derailleur. My intention is to change it for a xtr derailleur (from 2009) which is mounted in a bicycle I ...
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Is there a downside to spoke protectors?
A few weeks ago, the derailer on my touring bike caught on the chain and ripped itself off the frame. (See the link below for more info on the incident.) The spoke protector was cracked in half by ...
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