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My bike has a 10 speed cassette. MTX hub motor takes 9 speed cassette can I remove last cog of my cassette without issues?
I need some advice. I have a Giant Anthem 2012 dual suspension bike. And want to put a 1500 watt 26" MTX cassette type rear hub motor onto it. I believe the MTX wheel can take up to a 9-speed ...
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SRAM 53/39 along with 10/33
Can I run my old SRAM cranks (53/39) along with new 12 speed Force axs 10/33 cassette or do I have to run new cranks too?
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Can I run 11-32t on my Bike and 11-28t on my smart trainer using the same bike?
I run an 11-32t on my rear wheel and completely forgot to check the specs of the 11-speed cassette I ordered for my smart trainer. Turns out the one I got for the trainer was 11-28t. Can I run the ...
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Vertical Dropout Derailleur Hanger for a bike that did not come with gears?
I have a bike that did not come with gears. It is a rear hub driven ebike with a single speed. Eventually when the warranty runs out, I want to put gears in it and turn it to a mid drive. Now I know ...
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What else do I need to change if I upgrade my Sora groupset?
I have a Specialized Allez 2019 or 2020 with Sora groupset, but the crankset is Praxis 50/32, and the brakes are Axis.
I changed the rear derailleur to a RD 5700 and I'm looking forward to upgrading ...
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combining technologies and speeds: shifter and rear derailleur (index, friction)
is it possible to combine an indexed shifter with old friction derailleurs?
As the cable is moved by the shifter, I understand that derailleurs should work by default and by moved with mm that the ...
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Options for a super-compact crankset for touring (replacing Shimano 105 crankset)
I plan to use my new Canyon Endurace AL (11-34, 52/36) for some touring and I'd like some slightly more pleasant gears as I'll be carrying some weight (I have a tailfin rack I'm using with it) up some ...
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Bike build recommendation
Im planning to build a gravel bike and I already have the following:
Flared Drop bar
Tiagra STI R7000
10S Deore M4100 Sprocket 11-42
700c Rims
Marin Alps Series Frame
What other components should I ...
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Suntour derailleur compatibility with shimano shifter
I bought today a bike with a Suntour rear derailleur (XR 150 8 speed) for my daughter. It has old rotating shifters I with to replace with triggers.
Will a shimano 8 speed (e.g. Altus/Acera) fit this ...
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Pulley for 10 Gear Derailleur for 9 Gear Chain
I am using a 10 gear XTR derailleur on a 9 gear cassette with a 9 gear chain and the tension pulley of the derailleur looks like needing replacement (despite teeth being very sharp it seems to work OK ...
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Pie plate cog on SRAM 2x
Okay guys, I'm trying to re-find fitness in my mid-40s.
My bike has a SRAM Apex (don't laugh, if it's good enough for Alberto Contador, it's good enough for me - and you!) 10-speed drivetrain with ...
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Tiagra rear derailleur and Deore crankset + derailleur compatibility
I want to buy this bike:
http://en.author.eu/adventure/gravel-bike/author-ronin-2018-ua42901301-1154
For most time, I will be fine with the lowest gear being 34x34. However, occasionally I would ...
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Will 2 x 10 speed front derailleur work with 11 speed set up?
Would an existing 2x10 front mech work with a new 11 speed rear set up? Using all Shimano SLX with 11 speed shifter, rear mech and chain. Front chain rings are 2 x SLX 38/28.
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Help me understand my 8-speed uniglide compatibility issue
I have a Dura Ace 8-speed uniglide rear hub/freewheel marked 'Integrated 8 SIS' and an 8 speed uniglide 14-21T cassette.
Two issues - the first being that the smallest cog needs to be a special 32mm ...
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105 Shimano 10 speed shifters - compatibility with 11 speed rear derailleur
I am building a bike and I am using 10 speed Shimano 105 shifters.
On the back I am using a 11 speed 105 rear derailluer (because is the only one I have at the moment).
The cassette I am using is a ...
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Choosing a rear derailleur for 11-42t cassette on a SRAM 10-speed 1x system
I have an 11-42t 10 speed cassette and a 42t narrow wide chainring. I cannot work it out definitely whether a Sram long cage rear derailleur will work with it.
I think that this one should work but ...
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Can I use a Shimano XT 11-gear derailleur with a 10 ring cassette on a mountainbike?
I put a 40-11T 10-gear cassette on my mountainbike, but did not check whether it was compatible with my current xt shadow+ derailleur. Now the derailleur rubs against the cassette in higher gears. In ...
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9s rear deraullier with 10s chain
I have a 9s rear derailleur in a 10s transmission. It works fine, but I have concerns about if this configuration could produce problems in the long term.
I know the 10s chain is narrow compared the ...
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Is a Shimano Dura-Ace 7800 rear derailleur compatible with a Dura-Ace 7900 11-27 cassette?
Is the Shimano Dura-Ace 7900 10 speed cassette with a ratio of 11-27 cassette compatible with a dura-ace 7800 rear derailleur?
Some people say its fine but more important to me is what Shimano says ...
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Road Brifters with MTB Derailleurs
I've just bought a lovely Surly touring frame and I simply stuck all of my mountain bike components on it.
That means I've retained a flat handlebar. I'd really like to stick drop bars on though and ...
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I have an old Sugino 110mm BCD ring set, can I replace low ring with SHIMANO FC-5650 chainring 34T?
I have a 48 tooth main ring with 165 cranks. FD is Sora double and rear is Tiagra short with Shimano 7 freewheel. If I can put this 34 ring on it gives me sufficient range for the next few months and ...
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8 speed shifter with 7 speed cassette
I just got a bike with broken hanger and derailleur. As the owner didn't want to put money in good parts, I installed a cheap Sunrun derailleur compatible with index, and a new hanger. Just after I ...
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