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Should I put my wider tire in front or in back?
Well. I've read all the comments. Sigh! I'm going with slightly bigger on the front if I got one choice. Those corners are scary when you don't trust the front tyre. And I ride fixed.
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My chain tool left a divot on my replacement pin. Is this normal?
A Shimano replacement pin has a manufactured, slight concave shape on the end that the chain tool's drive pin interfaces with to push it home. Perhaps you didn't notice it prior to getting installed.
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My chain tool left a divot on my replacement pin. Is this normal?
They are supposed to be like that and I think it helps the chain tool to stay centered and not slide off to the sides.
The fact that it looks different from the other pins is actually a good thing. If ...
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How to install a Bafang brake sensor on a road bike with drop bars and V brakes?
I've built quite a few bafang kits (though never with drop bar levers). IMHO, you don't need the sensors. The motor stops pretty much immediately once you stop pedaling. I'd suggest leaving them off ...
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Correct Quick Release Hub Size for Kickr trainer and Merida Road Bike?
The spec you linked to says that the rear hub is 130mm wide:
HUBS
Road seal bearing
100x9mm width front hub
24 spoke holes
130x9mm width rear hub <==
28 spoke holes
This will be the same for all ...
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Can I replace hood covers on Shimano ST-2300 brake/gear levers?
The hoods are one of the under-appreciated wear parts on your bike. Consider that they're polymers, which are known to eventually degrade, in part due to exposure to ultraviolet light. I recently ...
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Can I replace hood covers on Shimano ST-2300 brake/gear levers?
I appreciate that this post is very old now but for those still searching here is an update. It is just about impossible getting the ST-2300 hoods. However ST-A070/A073 hoods fit perfectly (Shimano ...
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Can I use a 10-speed (11-25) road bike cassette in place of 10-speed (11-28)?
To add to the other two answers, you don't need to stick with an Ultegra cassette.
The differences between a 10-speed Ultegra cassette and a 10-speed 105 cassette? Different color, and the Ultegra ...
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Can I use a 10-speed (11-25) road bike cassette in place of 10-speed (11-28)?
To add to Weiwen's answer, which I agree with:
Your low gear will be a little higher, with one more gear in the middle of the range.
You can replace the cassette at home if you want. To do this, you'...
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Can I use a 10-speed (11-25) road bike cassette in place of 10-speed (11-28)?
If the bike shop told you to change the cassette because it was worn, they would have said the same about the chain. These items wear in tandem. It is recommended to get a chain wear tool (or have the ...
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