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Loud clunk moving to smallest sprocket
When I shift gears to the smallest sprocket it makes a very loud clunk sound. There's also a lot of movement in the chain, like a bounce. I've taken a video demonstrating this Video of clunk I'm ...
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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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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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Indexing issues on new build, shimano 105 5800
I am in the process of building a road bike.
I currently setting up my rear derailleur. I can't seem to index the gears. I have set the high and low limit screws.
I can shift up the cassette (small ...
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Shimano Gears won't shift
Basically when pushing the button to shift gear I can only get one speed up and one speed down. I tried adjusting derailer and the tightness on cables but it makes no difference.
Figured I'd make a ...
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