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How artificial is the lack of 450%+/50t+ gearing on lesser 1x groups?

ESSA, CUES, Advent, Advent X, Acolyte, Sword, and other sub-12-speed low-end groups are all range-impaired compared to what you can get by spending more. Extend it out to 12-speed and there's Eagle SX,...
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How to fix bicycle shifting down twice on a single click

I have a 1x Microshift Advent x system with Dropbars. I replaced the shift cable housing and cable and now it shifts perfectly, however it downshifts twice in the middle of the cassette. This did not ...
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Can I use a 42 tooth max derailleur on my 13-32 tooth 9 speed freewheel?

I have a 13 to 32 tooth 9 speed freewheel. I wanted to upgrade my bike by getting a clutch derailleur on it but couldn't find much 9 speed derailleurs with a clutch that were under my budget of $60. I ...
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Rear derailleur won't go to smallest cog (road bike, MICROshift R8)

I checked, When the shifters are such that the chain should be on the smallest cog, the cable still has a slack, which I understand then it means is not a cable adjustment thing, If a very gently ...
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5 votes
2 answers
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Consequences of using smaller replacement pulley/jockey wheels in the rear derailleur

I have a new rear derailleur (Microshift Advent X) which uses somewhat oversized cog wheels with 12 and 14 teeth. I am known to wear these wheels during the winter season, so I am already planning for ...
Grigory Rechistov's user avatar