Questions tagged [shimano]
Shimano brand bicycle components. (No need to use if Shimano is an incidental part of the question.)
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How to you remove the seal from a Deore XT FH-M8000 freehub?
When first installing (or overhauling) Shimano rear hubs, I usually pull the freehub, lift the seal off the back side (where the splines are that engage the hub body) and then heat the freehub with a ...
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Shimano Sora rear derailleur install, U-ring on bolt
I had a slight bend with my mech hanger so I took off the rear mech to get the hanger out and fixed.
Now that the hanger is fixed, I noticed a U-shaped ring around the bottom of the bolt on the rear ...
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What explains 9 speed cassettes price differences?
I have a pretty heavy bike I use to travel long distances with a lot of luggage. It has a mix of XT, deore and other Shimano equipment. I bought it second hand so I don't really know the details. I ...
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Converting to 1x11 SRAM drivetrain with 8/9/10-speed HG Freehub
I currently have a 3x9 Shimano drivetrain, and I'd like to replace the current Shimano 9-speed rear derailleur/shifter/cassette and front derailleur/3 chainrings with the SRAM PG-1170 11-32T cassette, ...
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Shimano 105 R7000 drivetrain makes crackling sound
I got an Shimano R7000 groupset and have the following problem:
After degreasing my chainrings (54 – 36) and the cassette (28 – 11), the drivetrain makes normal noise. However after around 30km, the ...
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Shimano Steps error E010 and W013 [on hold]
After the last update of the system, which allows optimizing the ECO option with three levels of assistance, Low, Medium and High, in the last 2 trips with the Medium option, several errors have ...
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Shimano SL-RS47 SIS handlebar shifter reassembly
How do I reassemble the Shimano SL-RS47-7 SIS left shifter on the handlebar after it became separated after an accident? The shifter became separated and I could only get it into first gear. It does ...
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Why are my Shimano 105 11-speed shifter/derailleur acting like they're 10-speed?
I recently got a pair of Shimano 105 shifters and a rear derailleur and put them on my bike. The front derailleur is a Shimano Tiagra, and the cassette is also Shimano. The cables are new, but the ...
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Fogged window on Shimano revoshift
Shimano revoshift is fogged so gear number is not readable. I’ve washed the outside with isopropal to no effect. How to remove lens and or replace it ?
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SRAM Twist Shifter Paired with Shimano Rear Derailleur
I'm planning to buy an 11 speed twist/grip shifter from SRAM (because they're the only one who offer 11 speed twist/grip shifter) for my vintage Japanese ladies bike but I'm quite confuse if it will ...
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Chain skipping and loud noise when pedalling
Last year I changed old chain, all cables, rear and front derailleurs with new cheapest shimano parts. It has 7 speed cassette with tourney 6/7 speed rear derailleur. As summer started I took this ...
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Compatibility between Shimano 105 crankset and Shimano Deore derailleur
I have a wild idea to replace a crankset on my Merida Crossway 500 (2014) (which is now SR Suntour NCX-FX-10s 48A-36-26 CG) with Shimano 105 5750 cCompact 10sp (switch from 3-speed to 2-speed).
The ...
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Shimano Alivio parts ID (with pictures)
I was given a bicycle that's in need of some repairs. I replaced the worn brake pads, but the brake calipers don't really return to a position where they clear the wheels. I started looking for ...
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Shimano R7000-FD compatible with 10 speed?
Is the Shimano R7000-FD compatible with a 10 speed chain / cassette? I currently have the R7000 chainwheel on my bike and that seems to work with a 10 speed chain / cassette. If I upgraded the FD as ...
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Ultegra FC-R8000 Chainring Bolt Fatigue
As per my troubleshooting to find a bike creak (Ultegra FC-R8000 Right Crank Arm Creak) - I have installed and removed the same chainring bolts ~8 times. In the process I snapped one of them. Each of ...
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Chain not fitting on big chainring
I have a problem where my chain is not engaging on the big chainring.
The chain is not touching the FD so, that is ruled out.
Is it possible that my chain is not compatible with my crank?
My chain ...
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SRAM Cassette with Shimano 105 groupset
Can I replace my existing Shimano 12-25 10-speed cassette with a SRAM 11-32 10 speed cassette with no other modifications?
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Triple crank, extra click while downshifting
I have an Ultegra triple crankset and shifters on a Giant road bike. When downshifting from the outer ring to the middle ring it requires an extra click.
I've experienced this on several triple ...
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2 speed (double) shimano road shifter on triple chainring crankset?
I would like to put a 2-speed Shimano road shifter on my bike.
The bike is 3-speed front crankset. Could I put these two together?
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Is my rear shifter broken? Ultegra 6800 shifter, 11 speeds, 9 clicks, only 8 causing cable tension change
I was riding and noticed that I wasn't getting to the two or three smallest gears. Shifting along the eight or nine largest gears were fine though.
I checked the limiters and the cable tension and ...
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How to remove hex crank bolt
I have been looking online for tutorials on replacing a chainring (or three) for my Scott mountain bike: https://www.thebikelist.co.uk/scott/aspect-40-2012
When trying to take off the chainset so ...
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Chainwheel compatibility with Shimano Alfine (single ring)
The chainring on my Shimano Alfine 39T crankset (FC-S501) is severely worn and needs to be replaced.
Can I replace it with any chain ring that has the same BCD, bolt count and teeth?
I am looking in ...
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Using a Tiagra/105 front derailleur with R3000 shifters
The Sora 2x derailleur mech that came with my gravel bike broke in half. Is the 2x Tiagra/105 front derailleur compatible with the R3000 shifters? Thanks!
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Trimming Shimano FD-R3000 front derailleur
My front derailleur is a Shimano FD-R3000. I have been trying to adjust it following the ParkTool video at
Basically it seems to be working OK now: the chain is not ...
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Standard vs wide shimano shoes
Would my normal sized feet still fit snug on a wide shimano shoes? I’m looking to buy the RP3 but only the “wide” is available. I’m buying online so i can’t personally try it on. Appreciate all the ...
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Keeping a 2006 Giant SCR 3 on the road - 9 speed to 11 speed?
I have a Giant SCR 3 which was a freebie from a mate, who had it new. It's approx a 2006 I think, and I've had it about 5 years. I've spend a relatively small amount along the way at the LBS, ...
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Lower gearing for a Trek 520
I have a stock 2016 Trek 520 bike and I'm a newbie to road cycling.
It has Alivio front derailleur and Deore rear derailleur with Deore triple-chainring crank.
The 2016 came with 26/36/48 front ...
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Inline Barrel Adjusters with Shimano 105 R7020?
I'm upgrading my Shimano 105 5800 shifters to newer 7020 shifters in order to equip my bike with hydraulic brakes. I'm not changing any other components as part of this upgrade. The kit shipped with ...
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How can I get a snapped gear cable out of my Shimano brifter?
Shimano's brifters that route the cables under the bar tape make the gear cable turn through a tight corner to get into that routing. This seems to weaken the cables and, if they're not replaced in ...
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Front derailleur compatibility of Shimano 3x10 speed flat bar shifters
I'm trying to find a pair of 3x10 speed flat bar shifters and am somewhat confused over the compatibility.
My understanding was that all (front) road shifters up to 10 speed can be mixed and matched ...
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Front gears won't shift
I am very new to the bike maintenance, but want to learn how to do it myself. I have got a MTB which won't change the gears at front. It's basically stuck in the granny gear at the moment. I tried to ...
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Front derailleur hard to move due to gear cable angle
To avoid chain rub on the inside of my derailleur when in the smallest chainring and in the biggest cog on the cassette I've turned the L-screw out / counter clockwise. Now the rub is gone but due to ...
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Can I use a 11-23 11-speed Shimano cassette with the RD-R8000 11-speed Ultegra Shadow rear derailleur (short cage)?
I would like to know whether I can use a 11-23 11-speed shimano cassette with the RD-R8000 11-speed Ultegra Shadow Rear Derailleur (short cage).
I ask this question because I see the new 11-speed ...
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Ultegra 6870 Di2 Synchro Shift
I have an Ultegra 6870 Di2 groupset and I would like to use synchro shift.
In e-tube project, I select Customize, then Shift Mode Setting.
And I have an error message telling:
If SM-BRM1/SM-BRM2/SM-...
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Shimano Front Chainwheel FC-MC19 Replacement?
I have Shimano FC-MC19 22/32/42 175mm crankset on my MTB for 17 years and it's time to replace it but I find it difficult to figure out what new crankset will fit my bicycle.
Two years ago I replaced ...
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Can the Shimano front derailleur prevent a gear of my bike from working?
I recently bought a used rigid mountain bike, I'm very happy with it but I realized yesterday that I couldn't access the smallest chainring.
This one has a total of 3 front gears, but only numbers 2 ...
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Opening a Shimano Alfine 8 hub (large dust cover)
I’m dismantling my Shimano Alfine 8 hub to service the internals. I’m at the stage in the photograph but can’t turn the large black plastic dust cover, with <-tighten loosen-> on it.
The hub has ...
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Is the Shimano 2303 crank arm and the 2300 crank arm the same?
I bought a Shimano 2303 crankset (52/42/34 triple) by mistake although I should have bought a 2300 crank
If I remove the inner 34t, will it have the same structure as 2300 crank? By structure I mean ...
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Octalink v2 bottom bracket on italian shell
I'm re-building an old Italian Bottecchia mountain bike which has Italian BB shell (70mm) and the previous bottom bracket was a square taper with 130mm spindle (measurement confirmed via calipers.)
I ...
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Shimano Sora FC-3503 chainrings
I want to change my 50T chainring of my Shimano Sora FC-3503 crankset.
Do I have to buy the same one or other chainrings are also compatible with it?
If yes could you give me some light which ones ?
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Shimano 105 brifters (5800) and Avid BB5 compatibility
Are Shimano 105 brifters (5800) compatible with Avid BB5 mechanical disc brakes?
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Shimano front derailleur compatiblity with FSA crankset
The front derailleur on my old bike is giving me some problems, it shifts only after 3-4 presses on the shifter, and the chain rubs on the front derailleur and makes this grinding noise. I was ...
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Deore RD M592 with old school shimano trigger shifter
I have an old school Devinci Coyote (2002) whose Alivio rear derailleur is having trouble shifting properly. I was wondering if I could replace it with a new Deore M592 without having to change the ...
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Compatibility of Tiagra 4700 shifter with MTB front derailleur
I am aware that with the introduction of the Tiagra 4700 groupset Shimano now uses the 11-speed road cable pull ratio also for their 10-speed road systems. Therefore a Tiagra 4700 right shifter is ...
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Bottom Bracket for Trek Crossrip Elite 2014?
I am planning to upgrade my group set to 11 speed 105 along with the bottom bracket. However, I have no idea what type of BB should I get and brand.
If anyone could help me that would be great?
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What freehub do I need?
The bearings in my freehub are starting to go and I'd like to replace the part. Sadly I have no idea of the part I need to replace it with and cannot find anything specific. My bike is a Merida 140 ...
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Bike won’t shift to 6 or 7 gear because shifter is too stiff
On my bike I have 7 gears at the back and 1,2,3,4,5 are normal and shift fine but some reason I can’t shift to 6 the lever or switch won’t go and feels stiff I’m unsure what it is I thought it might ...
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Which one to choose? 3X9 or 3X8 groupset? [closed]
I am looking out buy a hybrid from either of these brands viz. TreK, Giant, Merida.
Now, there are 3X9 and 3X8 groupsets?
Will a 3X9 be more speedier?
Or should I go for a 2X10 groupset? (...
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Derailleur play between cage and knuckle
I have a Shimano 2300 rear mech that's done about 10,000m over ~7 years. Lately I've had trouble getting clean shifting and find myself constantly twiddling barrel adjusters... I'm certain the cable ...
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11/10 speed cassette remove 2 cogs to fit 9 speed hubs
Is it possible to remove 2 gears in 11 speed cassette and fit to a 9 speed hub? or remove 1 gear in the case of 10 speed. my hub is Shimano WH-RS10 9 speed hub. My current cassette is sunrace 9 speed ...
