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Crankset compatibility: Can I replace Shimano FC-M521 with FC-T4010?
I recently bought a Jamis Coda Elite (2012) second hand. I'm slowly replacing all of the drive train as most of the components are worn.
According to p114 of the original product catalogue, the bike ...
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Alternatives to Crankset Shimano M523 Octalink 40-30-22T
I have recently purchased a Merida 2015 7500 One-Twenty 3x10.
Link to bike specs: http://online.fliphtml5.com/pvouz/azox/#p=12
The crankset chain rings are very worn and need replacing.
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Misc bottom backet and crankset questions [closed]
I am planning to upgrade a few of my bikes .. some due to faulty BBs and some just to upgrade the crankset. Here are the questions I have:
1) Road vs MTB
I read from the another post about Road vs ...
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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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Single chainring conversion issues
I've got a Specialized Crosstrail Elite. I want to get rid of the front derailleur and go for a single front chainring.
Its a 68mm BB shell but needs a 73mm BB with spacers. It currently has a FSA ...
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Use 105 crankset on 9x2 Sora equipped bike
Want to ditch my basic square taper FSA Vero (50/34) crankset on 9x2 speed Sora drivetrain (2018 Devinci Silverstone 2) in favor of 105 compact crankset. I will attempt to get one in 50/34 not to mess ...
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Ideal distance between chainring and chain stay
I am building a single speed bicycle, and I have most of the drivetrain parts:
Rear hub
18T rear cog (40-40.5mm ideal rear chainline -- wheel undished)
1/8" chain
crankset with 40T chainring
I used ...
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3x8 to 1x8 (with expansion to 1x10/1x11 in the future)
I plan on converting my MTB fron 3x8 to 1x8.
I plan on leaving the rear derailleur as it is, or I would prefer not to upgrade it to save money.
My current crankset is a 3x8 square taper crank, I ...
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click noise from chainrings
I'm experiencing clicking noises when I put pressure on the pedals (either side). The bike is a CAAD12 105 (it has FSA chainrings).
I've done some investigation to pinpoint the source of the clicking....
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Could I use a 30 tooth chainring with my current crankset?
a few months back I installed a 34 tooth narrow-wide chainring in my Santa Cruz Bronson. I decided to install the 34 tooth chainring, basically, because I couldn't fit any other smaller chainring ...
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How much assembly is required when an LBS orders a bike?
I'm looking to order a Marin Lombard Elite from my LBS but I want to replace the FSA BB and crankset with Shimano or SRAM parts, and change to a 52/36.
When my LBS orders it, does all of that come ...
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Cruiser bottom bracket is clicking and grinding
My Trek Pure Deluxe 3-speed cruiser has been making a clicking noise when riding for some time. The problem is faint, and is more felt than heard. However, it's been getting worse; it now makes a ...
