Questions tagged [parts]
Bicycle components without which it's not a working bike: wheels, brakes, saddle/seat, bottom bracket, derailleur, stem, handlebars, bolts, etc. Also tag with specific part.
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What replacement parts fits shimano st-ef51, unknown suntour 48-38-28 crankset and 68mm x 122.5mm spindle
I need to replace my old crankset which is some unknown suntour 48-38-28 crankset for 3x8-speed bike. The original BB is an unknown FSA sqare taper 122.5mm x 68mm. Can't find any model number on the ...
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Body/shell of bottom bracket cartridge stuck inside shell after removal of cups & spindle? Or is this something else?
I was removing an FSA(from inscription on seal) square taper BB from an old bike which required a lot of effort (clamping the tool was required, 1m lever and anti-rust not enough alone). Spindle, ...
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What size compression ring for my headset
I have a semi-integrated zero stack tapered headset that is missing the compression ring. How do I know which one to order? Are they universal? Different sizes and types? How would I measure my bike ...
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Bottom brackets for 2022 Salsa Stormchaser
Let's say I want to build this bike from scratch: https://www.salsacycles.com/bikes/2021_stormchaser_frameset
What Bottom Brackets would you recommend today that fit other components?
I only ...
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Websites for extensive research on a specific bike [closed]
The picture above is of my 2007 Z20 Haro with the V-Brake setup I have got it taken apart since I'm going to be customizing it to what my vision is
Ok I have done some research and finally determined ...
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Non-toxic light lube for components
I'm trying to minimize my exposure to toxic chemicals when riding or fiddling with my bike. To this end I wax my chain in paraffin wax and wear nitrile gloves when handling grease (which ideally stays ...
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Super Cycle Ride Along
I bought a used super Cycle Ride Along but was missing the attachment bracket for the bike.
Where can I buy one, new or used ?
Source:https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/supercycle-ride-a-long-bike-...
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Turn Specialized Crosstrail Disc 2014 into gravel bike
I am considering turning my Specialized Crosstrail Disc 2014 into a gravel bike.
I was somewhat following this post. But I decided to go with some other parts here and potentially higher total $$. I ...
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crank arm with 15mm diamond holes
I have a stationary bike that was given to me. The threads for the pedals are stripped, so I was trying to replace the crank arms.
Both arms are diamond hole types, I managed to get them off, but I ...
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How do i find out what components originally came with a specific bike
I rescued a bundle of bicycles that someone had tossed into a dumpster. None of the bikes were complete though. They were all missing parts. I'm trying to put them back into their original state. How ...
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Internal gear hub - missing parts
I've recently bought a wheel with Shimano Nexus SG-C3001-7R hub.
There are some parts missing on it, including sprocket:
I already have the compatible shifter (SL-7S50), but it ends with just bare ...
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What is this part?
I replaced my back tire. After putting it back on, I noticed this under the toolbox. Only one. It is either from the circular disc brake thing on the right, or the gears on the left.
I thought it ...
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Where in the world can I find a replacement schwinn cup-holder as used on many cruiser bikes for decades? [closed]
As recently as 2018, schwinn catalogs had a “cup-holder series” of cruisers, with a plastic and foam cup holder fitted at the front between the twin top tubes. It degrades under UV, sunlight. I think ...
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Vintage derailleur identification
I have a vintage Shimano derailleur that I'm trying to identify, specifically to figure out which jockey wheel set is compatible as mine badly need replacing. The derailleur is marked "Shimano ...
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When replacing balls in Shimano cup and cone bearings, is part number relevant or is size the only thing that matters?
Does the shimano part number matter when replacing the balls in cup/cone hubs? The exact part number is unavailable, and the available shimano bearing of right size does not list my hub as compatible. ...
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Why do threadless stems allow quick removal of the bars whereas quill stems do not?
I prefer quill stems for aesthetic reasons but find them a hassle when it comes to removing the handlebar -- having to strip the bars and remove the brifters. Is there a reason why I cannot find quill ...
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