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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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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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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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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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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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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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