Questions tagged [mountain-bike]
Mountain bike (MTB) can mean almost any kind of off-road bicycle. Wide knobby tires, flat handlebars, maybe shocks, probably a sturdy frame...
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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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How to Remove Square Taper Chainring Bolts
I have removed my chainring from my Bicycle, but I do not know how to remove the chainring bolts I have tried using an Allen key but I cannot move it.
Do I need a special tool?
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Loose self extracting crankset [duplicate]
I have a near new bike only ridden a handful of times, it has a self extracting crankset I believe which uses a pin spanner, the drive side crank is now slightly moving side to side. This isn't ...
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Do I need to replace my chainring?
Finally replaced the drivetrain on my 2019 yt jeffsy. I replaced the chain and cassette, but seem to be having an issue with the new chain jumping off of the chainring. The new chain is the same ...
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Issues with new rear derailleur
Recently decided to replace the rear derailleur on my 2020 Kona Honzo. I bought a 12 speed Shimano Deore M6100 SGS. Also got a new shifter to replace the stock Sram one.
Been trying to set it up for ...
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Mountain bike Yazoo Fsv 3.6n front derailleur shifter is not shifting under the 2nd gear
My Yazoo FSV 3.6N MTB front derailleur is not shifting under the 2nd gear. When I try to shift down it doesn't go to 1st gear, it stays between 1st and 2nd. I'd leave a video here but I can't.
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How to choose a bike for a very tall and heavy person?
So I have wanted to ride a bike for a long time, I do strongman training, I am 6'6 (200cm) tall and kinda fluctuate between 440 - 480 pounds (200-220 kg) depending on what training I am on.
We are ...
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Any Cranks/Bottom bracket that can replace syncros cranks/BB on a 2006 Santa Cruz superlight MTB?
My left syncros crank was recently backed into by a car. The cranks are 175 mm. The bottom bracket is also syncros brand, threaded, and the size is 68 x 110mm. I have a syncros triple chainring, 5 ...
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Warranty nukeproof mega elite 290 carbon M
Does anyone have any info on what the warranty would be for all parts on my carbon nukeproof mega have (bought from chain reaction cycles)? Thanks!
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Is it normal for a rotor to move when brakes applied (hydraulic)?
I noticed a movement of braking disc when pressing rear brake and watching on rotor. It was moving about half millimeter. Is it normal for rotor to move minimally?
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2nd gear ghost shifts to 1st gear
Initially my bike had a problem with the rear derailleur being able to shift into the spokes.
The mechanic said the limit screws needed adjusting. But am still having ghost shifting into first when in ...
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Fitting ebike kit, changing rim diameter?
I have a 27.5 inch mountain bike, am wondering if I bought a 26 inch ebike kit would it work with the disc brakes because of the size difference? It's for the rear wheel.
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MTB shifts into spokes
When you shift into the lowest gear at the back it seems to shift but I noticed you can press the shifter one more time which makes the jockey wheel go beyond the back of the cassette.
What is the ...
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How can I remove my stuck freewheel?
I have been trying for days to remove my freewheel using a freewheel tool. I have been using an adjustable spanner for now but it still is not moving. Am I not strong enough? Or is there another trick ...
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Are the HG-50 and the HG-81 Shimano cassettes interchangeable?
I run two different eMTBs - a hardtail KTM Macina Action (2014), and a full-sus Scott E-Genius 730 (2017). In rear cassette terms, the bikes were supplied with a Shimano HG-50 and a Shimano HG-81 ...
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Gary fisher Marlin serial # WTU087C2290C
What’s the age of the bike?
Can I use either a schraeder valve or presta valve tube for the wheels?
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HELP Identifying a vintage MTB frame
I only have three clues:
"3.0 Aluminum" on the top tube
Serial Number on the frame itself
"Designed in the USA" flag decal
Can anyone help me identify this vintage MTB frame?
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Installation issues using new Shimano EP8 motor and cycling computer and Di2
I am busy building an ebike with Shimano components, but I would like to know how to connect all of these components. I have gone through quite a lot of manuals on the Shimano website and e-tube ...
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M8000 lever blade fit a m785 lever?
I bent my lever blade on a m785 lever and was wondering if a m8000 lever blade would fit as I can find one of them but not a m785 lever blade. The reason im asking is because the m785 blade says "...
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Question/Help- Pedals snapping into place while pedalling hard
I bought a Scott Aspect 980 recently and it was working fine for the first 10km but after that, I had this one problem, where if I pedal really hard (up a mountain or just fast in general, when ...
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chain slack with 2x setups with large rear cassettes
I would like to upgrade the transmission of my bike and was thinking to a 2x setup (36/26) with a 9/46 rear cassette, with the latest SLX. There was some contradictory info the cassette manufacturer, ...
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where to buy the locking pins called t-bolts for installing solid airless bike tires? [closed]
The solid airless bike tires come with predrilled holes to insert locking pins [t-bolts] so the tire will stick to the rim of the wheel.
Good quality manufactures sell their tires with these plastic ...
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Should I learn to ride with either foot forward?
I am a beginner mountain biker. I am aware that many people ride with one specific foot forward. Are there advantages to learning to ride with either foot forward? Are there any moves which are ...
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Tire and size recommendation [duplicate]
I'm resurrecting my 1995 Mongoose IBOC Zero G bike after several years in storage. I need to replace the tires and tubes. I will be riding almost exclusively on paved or groomed trails so I don't ...
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Should I buy a little bit bigger bike?
I want to buy a mountain bike for the summer to ride with my friends, go on shorter rides (max 6 hours) and use in town. I am approximately 175 cm tall and 16 years old (so I might grow a bit). My ...
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Specs of a bike for single trails on budget
Few months ago was the first time I did singles with my friends and I really liked it.
I decided to buy my own bicycle.
Since I know that I won't ride that much but yet I want to have the option to go ...
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Do Silverfox have a website?
I about 12-13 years ago I bought a Silverfox Slither mountain bike on a whim, and after the initial excitement wore off, I have rarely used it over the years. Fast forward to today, I've got back ...
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What front derailer and shifter that can be used with a shimano cranket set FC-M610 (48-36-26 AL gears)?
I want to build an MTB and have this new FC-M610 crank. What front derailer and shifter that can be used with a Shimano crankset FC-M610 (48-36-26 AL gears)?
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Help with Assessment of Older Mountain Bike Components
I'm a complete noob to mountain biking. Looking to get a bike for our son who rides mostly on dirt
and semi-sandy roads. No steep hills. Our budget is $200-$250. I figured that since only Walmart ...
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Rear cassette Identification
Can anyone identify this type of hub? I need to replace the cassette, but I cant find anything that matches the cassette or hub. Its from a Schwinn Traverse 26". Thanks
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Bike component opinions [closed]
I am looking at buying my first mountain bike, a big moment I know!
Is there a small/big difference between the Shimano MT400 and the MT200 brakes? Is it worth thinking about an upgraded brake spec ...
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Mountain biking: lower-back pain in "attack position"
When going downhill on a mountain bike in the "attack position", after a while I get one-sided lower-back pain that forces me to stop. How can I determine if this is due to an incorrect ...
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What kind of Rear derailleur do i have and what RD should I buy as a replacement?
I have an old mountain bike (21 speed) and I'm not sure what kind of rear derailleur i have. So far the performance is still okay but I was planning to replace it with my spare RD (SunRun Index) but ...
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Why would 6 stops on a Shimano shifter travel 7 cogs with a Shimano derailleur?
I'm replacing the rear shifter on my old Kona mountain bike from the late '90's. It has an 8-speed rear cassette with a Deore XT derailleur. I got a basic ST-EF500 8-speed Shimano shifter/brake ...
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3x6 to a 1x6. Smart or Dumb?
I currently have a mountain bike that has 6 gears in the back and 3 chainrings in the front. Is there a way I can change the front 3 chainrings to just 1 chainring using the middle chainring?
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New MTB makes it feel like too much weight on arms? How do I make it better?
My 10 year old montain mountain bike has quite an upright seating position and front tyre, which is what I think makes it very comfortable to ride for long periods of times.
Having recently bought a ...
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I put a 2.1 tire on rim that usually uses 2.0. When I pedal the rim bends on the sides
My rear wheel bends and my bike frame is getting beaten by my rim.
Does your bike have quick releases? Did you tighten them correctly.
Yes it has quick releases and I don't think I tighten it ...
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How much faster does a mountain bike go with slick tires vs. knobby tires
Let's say a person has a mountain bike. How much faster would this person go (on long roads, not commuting) when using slick tires (the kind commonly used on road bikes) vs. using knobby, mountain ...
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Do suspension seatposts work as well as a full suspension MTB?
I used to have department store (Target) MTB that i used for 2 years until it got stolen, i used to ride casually in the city no complaints as of reliability.
Want to buy same because we have very ...
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Rear derailleur malfunctions
Around 1-2 weeks ago I sent my bicycle to my dealer because my cassette wasn't moving properly when I examined it by turning my bike upside down and my shifter shifted 2 times instead of 1 and ...
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Is this old steel frame MTB too big based on standover clearance?
Background: I'm a road bike rider but I bought a cheap but well kept old chro-moly steel frame 26er mountain bike (80s or early 90s model Miyata). I am planning on converting this to an ebike with a ...
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Specialized Rockhopper crankset replacement
I recently got a new bike the Specialized Rockhopper Elite 29 and the crankset has been cross threaded and can no longer hold the pedals.
I am searching high and low to find a replacement crankset ...
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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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RD + cassette compatability
I have a Shimano 11-42T 10s cassette and Shimano XT M786 SGS Deore RD, can I make these work together by using goatlink or am I wasting my time?
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Rockshox gold RL bottomless tockens?
The table in this document is very useful, however for my rockshox gold RL it does not specifiy how many for my particular fork (160mm Rockshox 35 Gold RL), can anyone help?
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When using a front mounted child seat, will it be better to size up or size down on a Mountain bike (I'm right on the boundary between sizes)?
I'm buying a mountain bike and come in exactly on the boundary between medium and large women's frame sizes. I used to commute by bike in a city several years ago so fairly confident cyclist but would ...
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Difference Between SRAM SX eagle chain and SRAM NX eagle chain(12 speed)?
I have a Trek X-Caliber 8 with a SRAM SX Eagle 12 speed drive train, but I only have a SRAM NX Eagle chain. What is the exact difference between the two chains, and how can I modify my chain to make ...
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What is the name of the part between a wheel hub bearing and the fork, and where can I find a replacement?
I have a mountain bike (2017 Orbea Loki 27+ H30) and at some point I've lost the piece of the front wheel that fills the gap between the bearing, and the fork. As a result, the front wheel has play ...
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Wheel size markings 26x52/56 seem abnormal
I have an (10y old) mountain bike and wanted to get some spare tubes for the wheels before I head out on longer rides. I looked on my tires and found the markings "26x52/56". This seems to ...
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Fork travel on a mtb [closed]
I just wanted to ask how much fork travel does this bike have and is it worthy of buying??
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