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Shimano 105 r7000 front derailleur hard and clunky shifting, shifter harder to shift
A total newbie to DIY bike repair here, and my Shimano 105 r7000 FD is shifting really harshly after a wash. Washed it with dish soap plus water solution, however I did not give the FD any specific ...
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What do I need to change on the rear derailleur to match with the new cassette?
I'm going to the Alps soon and thought that it is a good idea to change my cassette from 11-30 to a 11-32 (with a fresh chain).
I started with replacing the chain, so I used like 3 different 'chain ...
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Recommendation for rear derailleur replacement for a hybrid bike
I recently broke my rear Derailleur in my Super Sport 700c SCHWINN S35408M10DSG-LG 7-speed hybrid bike. I tried the Shimano Altus MTB rear Derailleur but I don't like it as much, it feels a bit harder ...
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I lost one of the rear rear derailleur hanger screws, what could be the cause, and is it safe to ride before I replace the bolt
I noticed that I lost one of the two small screws on the rear derailleur hanger attaching the hanger to the frame on my road bike. Might there be something wrong with my shifting that caused that? ...
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Is it worth buying a high end light bike (8.5 kg) from 80' vs recent mid range bike (10kg)
I want to acquire my first road bike with a limited budget (~400€) but I'm faced with a lot of choices, found an old vitus 979 equiped with campagnolo chorus, a little rusty but really pretty and ...
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Wahoo KICKR Core Smart Turbo Trainer and Giant CONTEND 1 2017 - Cassette options
I would like know which Cassette should I get for the Wahoo KICKR Core Smart Turbo Trainer
I own this cycle: Giant CONTEND 1 2017 - https://www.giant-bicycles.com/gb/contend-1-2017
It has a Rear ...
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Upgrading my bike
I'm very new to the world of bicycles, so apologies in advance. I have a second hand road bike built (by a professional) with spare parts of different components. The rear derailleur is Shimano Acera, ...
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Nine speed derailleur on 10 speed cassette
Will combination work? I have 10 speed shifters, 10 speed chain, 10 speed cassette and all components are Shimano.
The reason I ask is because I am new to cycling and I am having trouble indexing my ...
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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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Tiagra 4503 front derailleur replacement
I have a bike with a 4503 Shimano setup (Tiagra triple, 9 speed). The front derailleur is broken.
I can quickly get a 105 derailleur (5703) at the local bike shop. I just want to be sure that it is ...
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Shimano 105 R7000 drivetrain makes crackling sound
I got an Shimano R7000 groupset and have the following problem:
After degreasing my chainrings (54 – 36) and the cassette (28 – 11), the drivetrain makes normal noise. However after around 30km, 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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Need help getting the right derailleurs for a vintage 12 speed double
What derailleurs do I need?
2x6 speed
52 and 42 tooth up front.
Crank set is Shimano 600
I believe the bike is a Raleigh Road Ace. I came here a month ago asking to identify the bike and now I'm ...
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Squeaky coasting and back pedal
I recently bought a bike overseas rather than at LBS (no LBS had the type of bike I wanted). Now the bike makes a strange noise and I can't bring it in for servicing (buy from LBS when you can!). ...
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Do all 10-speed chains fit 3x10?
I'm wondering if all 10-speed chains fit to 3x10. A lot of webshops say that the chain is "for road bikes 2x10" or something like that. Or nothing at all.
The chain I have right now (Shinano CN HG-54) ...
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Is this cracked rear derailleur safe to use
So I've been building up a late 80's steel frame to a modern 11 speed, but still using downtube friction shifters. After doing a few runs up and down my street all felt OK so I decided to take it out ...
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Shimano Sora 3500 (3x9) and Alivio front derailleur
Please help rebuild my bike :)
I have Scott Sub 30 2011 http://www.evanscycles.com/products/scott/sub-30-2011-hybrid-bike-ec025449 and right now I would like to change shifters to Shimano Sora 3500 (...
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Using 9 speed Deore front shifter with 10 speed Ultegra front Deraileur
I am trying to build a bike out of all the spare parts I have in my garage. I found a 3x9 Deore front shifter, 3x10 Ultegra front d and crankset. Would they work together?
By the way, I am building a ...
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What is wrong with my Shimano 105 5800 front derailleur?
Background:
I've installed a complete new 105 group (this bike is a brand new custom build) on a Civia Hyland frame.
The rear wheel has a white industries CLD disc hub for the 11 speed cassettes.
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Shimano Claris shifter double/triple shifting up (when moving to smaller, harder cogs) on the rear derailleur
Although my rear derailleur is properly indexed it's suddenly started to double or even triple shift on an upshift - i.e. when moving to harder, smaller cogs on the cassette.
This happens whether I'm ...
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Considering Cassette Upgrade [duplicate]
I'm considering upgrading from a 9-speed, 12-26 cassette on a 2006 Lemond Alpe D'Huez. I have a triple front chairing with a Shimano 105 groupset, with one exception - an Ultegra rear derailleur. ...
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Road Front Derailleur / Shifter Tuning
I've recently converted into 2spd crankset so I've bought a new 2spd road lever. I'm really struggling now to tune the front derailleur. Could you please assist me by answering this questions:
Why ...
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Front Derailleur Tuning Question
I've installed new front derailleur (Shimano Tiagra) on my bike and I spent embarrassingly lots of time trying to adjust it. Yet still I think I have a problem with it. For me it seems too tense. You ...
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How often should I lube with Pedros Ice Wax? [duplicate]
I'm a usa cycling road racer. I just got a recommended lube Pedros Ice Wax. I ride about 100 miles a week. How often should I lube my chain with it and how often should I clean it?
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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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Chain brushes derailleur
I just got my ever first road bike, Revenio 3.0. I'm so excited. Already got my ever first road bike injury as well - those damn cleats are hard to unclip, springs on those shiny new pedals are too ...
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Can I use a Suntour Cyclone GT Rear Derailleur for a 10 speed Campagnolo cassette?
I'm building up a road bike and have a wheelset with a rear hub that has a Campagnolo Chorus 10 speed cassette. The front derailleur will be a triple and I'm looking into the possibility of using a ...
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Did the Giant Trinity A1 come with a derailleur hanger?
I am putting a bike together and have it all apart but don't see the derailleur hanger anywhere. Did I lose it or did the bike not come with it? If it didn't come with it, why not?
Thanks.
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Derailleur guard on road bikes?
I live in an area with lots of debris, dodgy paving, and rain, and to make matters worse, I fall down sometimes (I know!). The main things that get damaged, of course, are the brake handles and the ...
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What rear derailleur do I need?
I could really could do with a hand here, I'm currently restoring a old Raleigh Milk Race bike which has friction tube shifters fitted. I want to upgrade the rear derailleur but I'm not sure if I have ...
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Front Derailleur Not Working
I recently bought a new bike off of BikesDirect.
http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/windsor/wellington2_IX.htm
However, no matter what I do, I can't seem to get the front derailleur to do anything. ...
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Campagnolo QS Front Derailleur/Shifter Compatability
I have older Campagnolo Chorus 10-speed shifters. They are marked 'Carbon BB System'.
I am replacing my front derailleur and have a spare 10-speed Record QS front derailleur. QS stands for Quick ...
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Is it practical to replace two sprockets on a cassette?
My bike has 53/39T chainrings and a cassette with 12,13,14,15,17,19,21,23,25 sprockets, but I like to ride up steep mountain roads. Is it possible (without great expense) to replace two sprockets to ...
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Road Shifters, Mountain Rear Derailleur?
I have a road/cyclocross/commuter frame that is currently spec'd with road components - all Shimano 105, with an Ultegra rear derailleur.
The cassette (10 spd) tops out at 27 teeth, and the rear ...
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