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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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Custom/modified Drivetrain 2x/3x Considerations and Planning
Planning a drivetrain setup for a new bike:
Currently running old Shimano 3x9 44/32/22t on 11-34t, which gives me 19-115 gear-inches (about 620%).
I used 29x2.0, 170mm crank to calculate my current ...
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How to change small chainring
I have a bike with a 46/36T crankset (FSA Gossamer Cross BB30) and I'd like to change the small chainring to an even smaller one.
Googling around suggests that the smallest chainring I can get for ...
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Is Shimano 36/24 double crankset possible?
I'd want to exchange my triple crankset with double. After playing with gear calculator and testing some double setups, I came to the conclusion I need 36/24 gearing. I have 10 speed drive, so I'm ...
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Can I install a double chainset on a bike that was originally designed for a triple chainset?
I have a BTwin Triban 3 which has a triple chainset that needs replacing. I am thinking of replacing it with a double chainset this time. Is this possible, or do I need new shifters and a different ...
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Low gearing setup for road bike with Shimano dual control [closed]
Question: What is my best bet for a crankset, given the following requirements for a road bike I am setting up:
68mm "English" thread bottom bracket
Shimano STI "brifters", 2x10 (I already have ...
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Problems with gears after re-attaching front chainring
I had to remove the pedal crank arm together with the front chain set when fixing a bottom bracket problem, but now that I've re-attached it, gear changes in my front derailleur are completely off.
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