Questions tagged [front]
Add this tag to another part tag for questions where it is needed to disambiguate two parts with the same name, for example [front] [hub] or [front] [disc-brake]. This tag should not be used on its own.
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How to fix a 2008 Colnago World Cup front brake mount failure? (Cantilever brakes)
I have the following bike:
https://bikeindex.org/bikes/495724
Colnago World Cup 2008 1st generation (rim brakes, aluminum fork).
The front brake has failed in a way that the sleeve or insert that's ...
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Can front gear be replaced on a Retrospec Judd folding bicycle?
The Retrospec Judd folding bicycle has rather high gearing, 48T front, 18T back, around 53 inches gearing. Is it possible to replace the front gear with a 40T, say? That would give the bike about 44 ...
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Crank arm rubs on front Deralier
I have a Giant Talon MTB.
I find when I select the largest chain ring at the front, the crank arm rubs on the derailleur.
I've managed to dial it out by using the barrel adjuster.
Now when the middle ...
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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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I have a still boxed Viribus 26" rear-wheel ebike kit - I'd like to remove its pre-fitted gear cogs and fit wheel with motor to front forks instead
...the Viribus kit's motor(kit bought via Amazon) is of the slim but wide-diameter kind. My eyes and calipers suggest to me that if the gear cogs are removed the motorised rear wheel axle should quite ...
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Front wheel making a tick noise with each rotation ans the wheel does not run freely when spun by hand, stops soon after the click noise
I just bought a new Triban 500 from Decathlon. During the first ride I noticed a click sound with each rotation of the wheel (sounds like a car indicator being on). When I spin the wheel by hand it ...
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Missing end cap
I bought a used bike, and I didn't notice the end caps were missing from the front wheel.
I don't know the model or the manufacturer of the hub, there are no markings.
It is a 12x100 thru axle fork
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15mm hub on 12mm fork
I need to get a 15mm hub without end caps to fit a 12mm fork whose dropouts look like this (note that the black part has a lip):
When my SON dynamo's bearings went out on a cycling tour here in ...
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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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What is this tiny part for on the RST 790 fork?
The following picture shows an RST 790 fork from 2010. Anyone knows what the tiny part pointed by the red arrow is for? This part is also present on the RST 777 fork.
From another angle and zoomed in:...
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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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What size rim do I need for a 26 X 1.95 tire?
I have a mountain bike with a 26 X 1.95 tire. I need a replacement front rim for the tire. What size rim do I need?
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Grinding and resistance from front wheel
So I've been riding my Nishiki Manitoba for a bit over 400 miles. I stopped riding consistently when I started to feel resistance and a rough grinding feeling and noise from the front wheel. I have ...
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Longitudinal play in the lower of the front suspension
I noticed recently some play in the lowers of the front suspension of my fun bike (NEX 25). The way to notice it was the following:
locking the suspension
blocking the front wheel with the brake
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My front brakes got pulled off and they can't be put back on?
Came out of work and found that my front brakes have been messed with and no longer work.I've tried to put them back, but it seems that the thin bit of cable that the other side of the brake latches ...
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Schwinn Collegiate 26" Front Wheel Cone Lock Nuts?
I'm fixing an old Schwinn Collegiate, and the front hub may or may not have been worked on before. I'm finding no cone locknuts. On one side, there is a tabbed washer. 2 ear tabs hold the cone on 2 ...
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Front tire larger then back
My front tire is 24×2.10 and my back is 24×1.95 should I leave them like that, or should the larger be in the back ?
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Where can I find a Dual tire front disc brake kit for a recumbent trike
I am accumulating parts to construct a recumbent trike with independent front suspension. I need to use disc brakes based on the framework I intend to use. I am looking for a dual set of front disc ...
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Is it possible to change chainrings to bigger on Shimano FC-MT500-B2 (2x10, 36T-26T)?
I'd like to change a chainring for Shimano FC-MT500-B2 crank on my Grand Canyon 5 bike, because current setting (36T-26T) is not enough for me. On my previous bike I had 44T and it was fine, and I'd ...
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Restoring motion to old front fork suspension?
I purchased an old used ebike recently and was initially excited that it had front suspension. On close inspection though I've discovered that the suspension appears to be broken. The sliders (bottom ...
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Can I convert a WTB LaserDisc Lite hub to 15mm thru axle?
I have a pair of wheels that are WTB LaserDisc Lite quick release hubs laced into Mavic 717 rims.
I would like to convert the front hub from QR to 15mm thru-axle. WTB sell replacement hub parts on ...
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Front derailleur cable touching frame?
Installing gears on my bike on my own for the first time.
I pulled the front derailleur gear cable through an intended hole in the frame like so:
So everything should be fine. However, looking under ...
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How can I remove my remote lockout on my front suspension fork?
I have a trek dual sport 4 and I always keep the front fork unlocked. Can I remove the remote lockout? I somehow invariably hit the switch and find out next I take an impact with being and old guy ...
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Should front fork sit directly on the axle thread?
I was taking off my front wheel and realized that the actual fork sits directly onto the threaded part of the axle.
Wouldn't this ruin the threads?
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Front brake pads resting on wheel
I noticed this week that the pads on my front brakes are resting on the wheel and (I think) causing some undue friction as I ride. Is this normal? It seems the bracket needs to be titled, but I am ...
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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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How te remove the front wheel on a Merida misson cx400
I need guidance on removing front wheel of my Merida cx400. I could not find any allen key or quick release provision. Could you anyone please help me with tool set for the same.
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Is my front brake installed correctly?
I bought and installed Shimano MT200 brakes to my bike and now I'm wondering are they installed correctly. Seems like only small area of pad is touching the rotor. 160 mm rotor in the front. I had ...
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Visible play in the front wheel that is not in the thru axle but in the hub itself? (video included)
The video shows that the play seems to be in the hub:
Is it the bearings causing this? Are they worn out or not adjusted?
What steps can I take to resolve this play?
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Can I fit a front rim brake to Vanmoof VM3?
I have a Vanmoof VM3 bike that has a coaster rear brake and I want to add a rim brake. What size should I get or do you know one that is compatible to this bike?
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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?
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Front Wheel axle (Quando) with 1/4 bearings
I am a mobile mechanic and keep coming up against these Quando front hubs (sometimes unbranded) that have a standard 9mm QR axle spindle, but with larger cones (these cones fit fine in a rear hub, ...
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How to attach a plastic jerrycan as a FRONT bicycle rack? (How to build a DIY basket-type attachment?)
Plastic jerricans are quite a popular way to transport stuff on the back racks.
It's not easy as it seems because the question goes with some constraints:
the system should not require special tools ...
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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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Can a 9x3 front derailleur fit on a 7x3 configuration?
I own a budget MTB (Decathlon Rockrider ST 100), with 3x7 speed and I want to upgrade the cheap derailleurs to something more reliable (Such as Shimano Deore).
I already changed the brakes and ...
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Front derailleur wont shift to small gear
I have removed the cable and loosened the range adjustment screws to take them out of the picture.
Spring on front derailleur now pushes the cage all way to left. Looks correct so chain should move to ...
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Trek Verve 3 disk bike
Just purchased a Trek Verve 3 disk bike. Had to take the front wheel off the get it in the car. Put wheel back on when arrived home and took it out for a spin. The front wheel makes a rubbing or ...
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How do I fix my front wheel that’s hitting my brakes?
I’m totally new to bike maintenance and I know next to nothing about it. I was on a bike ride the other day and noticed it was abnormally difficult to ride. I got off and saw that the front wheel was ...
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Front V-brake not working
My V-brake isn't working and I am not sure how I can fix it. I have uploaded a photo of it. Any advice or tips?!
I think the flange might have come off the noodle and got stuck in the boot - any tips ...
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Why is my front crank clicking/creaking?
I've purchased a new bike. Carrera Hellcat is the model.
I'm getting a click noise from the front crank but only when the middle sprocket has the chain on it, there are 3 at the front. There are ...
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Front brakes need to be further apart to fit the front wheel through
My new bike has arrived boxed and partly built. The manual is generic and unclear. The front brakes need to be widened to fit the wheel, it says to 'disengage the cable guide tube from it's yoke'.
Not ...
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Shifter isn't working, cable doesn't react
When I pull the shifter for my front dérailleur the cable doesn't react. Even with tension on the cable.
Now I made the cable loose. Also my barrel adjuster is disconnected, maybe the problem is ...
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Shifter labeled low to high
On my bike, on the left shifter, It is labeled low to high and has lots of dots between them.
I don't know how to shift to one individual gear on the front derailleur. It seems that If I shift it ...
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How to enlarge dropout slots?
I have a Raleigh Grand Prix and was trying to put a modern wheelset on it, but the front dropout slots are too narrow to fit the axle. Is it safe or possible to enlarge the slots? The fork is chrome ...
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Replacement for an old FD-M760 front derailleur
I've got a bent FD-M760 front derailleur. I'm wondering what the best replacement would be?
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Building a 700c bike. Hub sizes
Trying to build a bike on a cyclocross frame. So the wheel will be 700c. Need hubs. Fork size is 100x15 with thru axle. Rear drops size 142mm x 12mm thru axle also. So it means I need any hubs which ...
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Front wheel doesn’t spin freely
My front wheel doesn’t spin freely. I had the hub tightened and now it has a lot of resistance. I use bolts, not a quick release.
There isn’t rust on the fork, the brakes are not rubbing.
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Front hydraulic disk brake is too powerful on MTB — solutions?
I am thinking about disconnecting my front brake altogether because it's either on or it's off, and there's no in-betweens. As a result I've been over the handlebars about five times now and it's ...
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