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How to properly adjust front derailleur height when it can sway significantly once the clamp bolt is loosened up?

I'm trying to adjust derailleurs myself, for the first time .) the model is DEORE XT following the how-to https://www.wikihow.com/Adjust-a-Shimano-Front-Derailleur the very first step - adjusting its ...
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Rear wheel not centred

I've been trying to fit a second rear wheel to a fracing frame rebuild and I've noticed it is very off-centre. You can see from the pictures that it is much closer to the non-drive side than drive ...
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Saddle adjustment

I was given a used specialized rock hopper last year but the seat angle is too high in the front. I've loosened the hex sockets beneath the saddle to adjust the angle but it always screws back in the ...
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Shimano Alifine 8 IGH yellow dots will NOT line up

With shifter in 4th gear, per instructions, the upper yellow dot is about 3/16" ahead (clockwise) of the lower yellow dot. Whether I adjust the barrel connector (at the shifter) to one extreme or ...
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Need some help with suspension on Mongoose Salvo Comp FS

I'm 14 years old and have been riding for a year on a Mongoose Salvo Comp full-suspension that was bought second hand and in perfect condition. The bike is great but after riding a friend's bike, I ...
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What risers do I need for my Profile Stryke Carbon Ironman aero bars?

I'd like to improve my comfort on the bike a bit by raising my elbows and shoulders when I use my aero bars. I have Profile Stryke Carbon bars presently. The bars themselves are clamped under my ...
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How to adjust rear derailleur indexing in a mix-and-match drivetrain in the easiest manner?

I have a touring bike where the drivetrain has been built not according to Shimano's instructions. For example, the shift lever is SL-BS64-8 Ultegra 8-speed bar end shifter that according to Shimano's ...
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