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14 "Trashed" bikes acquired for free. Worth repairing and reselling? What do I look for?
Very new to this, bike repair specifically. I tried my best with the tags. I'm mechanically inclined, like to tinker, and have many tools (not bike specific). Learning and time aren't really an issue. ...
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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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Shimano 7 speed shifter with 9 speed drivetrain
Can I use a Shimano Alivio 7 speed shifter with Shimano Deore 9 speed drivetrain? Basically the bike originally came with everything being set up for 7 speed. Somebody switched out my tire/rim and ...
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Fastest possible drivetrain?
I am looking for the ideal gearing to achieve good speed on a gravel bike when commuting. 2x11? 1x12? 3x12? 10-52? 11-50? How many teeth on the chainring? I know I could go faster if I get a road bike ...
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21 speed to 12 speed conversion! Is it possible?
I have an entry level MTb with 21 speed gear ratio. I found out that i dont need that kind of complexity while riding. 12 speed seems light and compatible to my riding style. It has Shimano tourney ...
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Gears slipping when back peddaling
So i was out on my bike racing this weekend and i had a pretty fun time but on one of my practice runs my chain fell off so i quickly got off and put it back on and worked perfectly fine from there. ...
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Need help understanding my grip shifters on my handle bar
I am new to mountain bikes and recently bought the Apollo Phaze bike. I was wondering if anyone can help me understand the functions of these gears and when to shift them. For example, when commuting ...
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9-32T vs 9-42/6T 9 Speed Cogs
Been wondering what benefits and advantages do people get when changing cogs.
Does increasing or decreasing the gear tooth affect or increase your speed? TYIA For the answers. How would this affect my ...
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Chain slipping on smallest cogs (bigger chainring, new chain)
I recently switched my SRAM 1x12 Eagle SX drivetrain from a 30 to 34 direct mount Chainring. I also bought a new chain to accompany with it. Chain length was measured as the sram service manual ...
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Can l add more gears by replacting the cassette on my mountain bike?
I have a Giant Yukon with 8 speed. I want to know if l can change it to 10 or even 11 speed?
Is it possible to change the cassette on the rear wheel?
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Can I swap my front 2x chainring on my MTB to a ~46T chainring?
The type of cycling I do means I'm never really presented with mega-steep climbs.
I used an online calculator and worked out I never really use gear ratios below about 39, which on my MTB at the ...
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Last gear does not work
My bike has 12 gears on the rear wheel. When I put the last gear (12) it starts constantly changing from 12 to 11 gear without me doing anything. For example, I put the last gear and it works; right ...
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Can I reorient my dérailleur so the top jockey doesn't hit the cassette?
I was running a RD-M7000 dérailleur on my Scott E-Genius 730 and I recently received some good advice here that the Deore RD-M6000 is a drop-in replacement. I have now purchased and fitted that, but ...
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MTB 1x vs 2x cross chaining [duplicate]
I've got a good deal and bought a new bike with full Shimano XT groupset and 2x Drivetrain which I am not fully satisfied with, it has 34/24 and 11-42 setup.
I would prefer 1x more but not going to ...
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Gears playing up after a chain replacement [duplicate]
I had used my bike for about a year and thought it was about time to replace the chain. The old chain started to skip links, but only sometimes.
I got the right chain from my local bike shop, I sized ...
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My 6 geared Shimano bike doesn't shift from higher to lower gears but does the opposite smoothly
My 6 geared(Shimano gears) mountain bike with the grip shifting system shifts really smoothly from the 1st gear to the 6th (biggest cog to the smallest). However when I try to twist the shifter from ...
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Front chainring issues + can I install Falcon Friction thumb shifters to an Shimano STX derailleur set?
I'm interested in trying friction shifters, also to save space on my cockpit. I bought a Mongoose Hilltopper 1994 recently and I want to play with it a little.
A bike mechanic told me in order to ...
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Strangeness with gears
I searched the internet and this forum and couldn't find anything about this. I recently took off my rear wheel to change the tire and tube. Upon returning it, it shifts fine (no falloff or skip) ...
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Does my chain need to be replaced because it has looped itself many times?
A snapped off derailleur caused my chain to loop itself so unsure whether it needs replacing.
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Should I replace the bent Derailleur hanger?
My friend (also on a bike) collided with me while we were riding together. As a result of the collision, I now have a bent derailleur hanger. Should I replace it alongside the Derailleur?
The bike ...
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SRAM x5 derailleur fitting
So I am a complete novice when it comes to bike maintenance but working on a project mtb, old Saracen rufftrax.
The rear derailleur was knackered so fitting a new SRAM x5, my question is do I need to ...
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Issue shifting from largest cog to second largest
Got a Canyon Spectral 3 weeks ago, have done around 2 hours riding on it and have noticed an issue with shifting from the largest cog to second largest. The drivetrain is SRAM NX 1x12.
There are two ...
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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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Can I expend same or less effort riding a mountain bike than road bike?
I know nothing about engineering.
I feel like I can expend the same or even less effort riding a mountain amd a road bike (if going slowly) but feeling is not reliable, so I hope to get some insight ...
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Can't shift down from 50T with clutch on, but can shift down with clutch off, why?
Can't shift down from 50T with clutch on, but can shift down with clutch off, why?
I'm using sunrace 11-50 and XT RD-M8000 (SGS), finished setting up everything for absolutely perfect shifting, then ...
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Swapping out my front and rear derailleurs
I have been having trouble adjusting my gears correctly, so that they stop making noise and grinding in one spot or another.
Every time I set the high, the low goes and then fiddling with the cable ...
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Gears and chains [duplicate]
How do I know if I can put up a 10speed casette on my 2x8 setup (so can hub support it or do I need a new hub?).
Also can I put a single speed chain on this setup above? I can't seem to find colored ...
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Need easier gearing. What would the effect of changing the chainring or cassette be?
My mountain bike is too difficult to pedal when the going gets steep. I need an easier gear ratio. Am I better off switching the chainring or the cassette?
I currently have:
A 30 tooth FSA ...
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MTB wont shift into 7
My new MTB wont shift into 7th gear or the smallest cog as some call it.I made sure it was in the 3rd cog on the left side to avoid chain crossing.Also there is a weird noise coming from the chain at ...
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Why does my bike left gear shift have more than 3 combinations?
I just bought a new bicycle and I just read and watched some videos of how mountain bike gears work.
I noticed that the bike is a triple but the left gear shifter has more combinations than 3 (like ...
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(Dis-)Advantage of 2 chainrings / 3 chainrings [duplicate]
I think about buying a new mountainbike when sale is starting.
Now my Problem is that my favorite mountainbike has only 2 chainrings with 36/26 teeth. I am used to ride with 3 chainrings and don't ...
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Making my dream bike come true [closed]
my name is Benjamin and for quite some time now i have been riding my bicycle to college and other places. The bike i have now is only very simple but has saved as a great alternative for transport ...
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MTB gear xx1 repairable?
I have an XX1 cassette, and broke the cog with 24 teeth, is this replaceable or repairable?
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Upgrading parts on Fuji Panic 3.0 [closed]
I want to upgrade some gear parts on my current bike, which is a Fuji Panic 3.0
I don't really know if it will be compatible though.
The bike: http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/BikeSpecs.aspx?year=...
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Troubleshooting a bent mech hanger [duplicate]
I think I bent the mech hanger (right term?) on my Schwinn MTB. Now changing gears is hard. I'm trying to better understand my options. What I understand so far as to what I can do:
Look for a new ...
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How do I change the granny gear on a cheap Walmart mountain bike?
I have a cheap ($100) 26" Walmart mountain bike (Hyper Summit) that has a triple chainring (24,34,42). It appears there is no easy way to remove the granny gear since it has what looks like some type ...
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what does a 22 gear bike look like?
I read that road bikes on average have around 22 gears and mountain bikes up to 30-40.
But my hybrid only has gears numbered 1-3 on the left hand and gears numbered 1-8 on the right, so my bike's a 8 ...
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Can I use a 7 speed shifter on an 8 speed cassette
I am currently upgrading my mountain bike and have bought a set of wheels that accepts 8,9,10 speed cassettes but my previous wheels used a 7 speed freewheel. If i install the new wheels with an 8 ...
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Derailleur/Gears Locks Up/ Freezes Up/Stalls
Hey guys I have a specialized mtb with the old oval chainrings and lately it's been locking up. When I start pedalling "hard" or faster the crank stops turning and then jumps forward a bit and ...
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When is it time to replace the gear-cable housing?
Please keep in mind that this question is specific to mountain bikes which roll through lots of dirt and mud. I heard stories of bikes that had their cable housing last for years, but I doubt that ...
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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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Why is my bike slipping gears?
I have a 1997 Gary Fisher Tassajara that got a complete overhaul and tune-up at a bike shop a year ago. (to the tune of $180, but some of that was new tires- I'm the original owner) I ride between 4 ...
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Weird gear ratio for a couple of seconds after crash
Just yesterday, I was riding my mountain bike along a sidewalk and out of nowhere hit a stop sign pole mounted in the middle of the side walk. I guess that’s what happens when you get too preoccupied ...
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Can't shift front gear, despite loosening, tightening, etc. What could be wrong?
Disclaimer: I'm clueless and am piecing together what little information I know from reading this site and from watching YouTube 'intro to repair' videos.
I've been gifted a used mountain bike, my ...
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Would a quality derailleur improve a cheap bike
I bought my son a cheap mountain bike last week, it did 2 miles before the chain mashed up the drailleur. is it worth replacing with a better quality component. im a novice , but handy enough to ...
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Most Efficient Way to tune rear gears of mountain bike
I have a schwinn ranger suntour mountain bike which I enjoy riding and ride frequently. When the bike was new I had no difficulty shifting through all 21 speeds of the bicycle with 3 gears by the ...
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Gears randomly switching
So I have a Trek Fuel SLR 90 and whenever I ride on flat dirt roads, the back gears randomly keep switching on me. It gets really annoying to ride Please help
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MTB with gears or non gears, suspension or non-suspension for stunts?
I am planning to buy an MTB for learning stunts...(BTW my family wont allow me to buy a BMX because of its height).
So my question is shall I go for MTB with front suspension or not and with gears or ...
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Are single-speed bikes better equipped to handle cog/chain wear?
I need to decide between a single-speed and multiple-speed bike.
I usually ride multiple-speed mountain/city bikes in the highest gear anyway (around town). They're not intended for that, and doing ...
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What is a better gearing combination for downhill?
One of the tracks I've been riding recently is testing both my skill level and my bike. The track is a combination steepness and roughness that makes it significantly different to what I've previously ...
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