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How can I know if I need spacers for my bottom bracket / crank?
I am assembling a bike on my own and came a cross the topic spacers for bottom bracket/crank.
I am installing a Shimano FC-R7100 crank with the bottom bracket model SM-BBR60.
By taking a look at the ...
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Crankset compatibility, old 105 SC to new Claris FC-RS200
My bike currently has an old 105 crankset. It's a 105 SC, from 1989. The rest of the components are Claris R2000.
I'd like to replace the crankset with a new one with smaller rings. I thought of the ...
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Old Raleigh Marathon road bike with new Shimano 105 crankset – What bottom bracket is needed?
Hey guys first time poster. I have a Raleigh Marathon road bike and I am pretty sure it’s an ‘85. The crank arm has been falling off so I have decided to just replace the whole crankset. I have been ...
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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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SRAM NX Eagle crankset on a Shimano bottom bracket SM-BB70
I just bought a SRAM NX Eagle crankset (DUB standard) for my bike but when it arrived I realised it doesn't fit in the bottom bracket installed on my bike (SM-BB70).
Is there a way to make it work or ...
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SM-BB51 Replacment
I have an oldish bike around 8 years old.
My bottom bracket has started to make a clunking/clicking sound.
It currently has a SM-BB51 fitted.
I'm unable to find a exact replacement in stock. I'm ...
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Replacing a crankset, do I also need to replace the bottom bracket?
I'm planning on replacing a Shimano FC-510 crankset with an FC-R7000. The bottom bracket has had light use (~2000km) and has no obvious play in it, however the videos I've seen showing removal of ...
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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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Can I swap in a 2x Shimano 600 FC-6400 crankset to replace a 3x RX-100 crankset?
I have a 2x Shimano 600 FC-6400 crankset. Can I just replace the 3x RX-100 crankset with it? Will I need a new BB?
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How can I know if a crankset is compatible with my bike without physically seeing it?
I'm using Shimano Tourney TX right now and would like to upgrade. I can only shop online and can't visit physical bike shops. I'm leaning towards SORA R3000 but I'm not sure if it has the same BB size ...
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Bottom bracket compatibility
After two LBS's, a blowtorch and a tyre shops impact driver I finally have my bottom bracket out. It an aluminium frame if that makes a difference.
On the drive side some of the thread is gone, ...
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Dura-Ace R9100 Bottom Bracket With A Dura-Ace FC-7900 Crankset?
I have just purchased a Dura-Ace FC-7900 crankset and I am trying to find a good, readily available bottom bracket to pair with it.
With Shimano's Hollowtech II and Octalink II technologies, will the ...
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Upgrading crankset to 48 tooth
I need to change my crankset and bottom bracket, is is possible to upgrade to 48 tooth from the stock 42?
The front derailleur is shimano Alivo and has a clamp. It could be moved up to a higher ...
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Lost left crank arm crank end cap
What parts do I need to put this back together?
I've lost some pieces going for a ride but I'm not sure what exactly. I think I'm missing the end cap to the crank and maybe a spacer.
I was heading ...
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Wilier oversize bottom bracket bearing cups for Shimano crank
My bike frame is a Wilier Imperiale with Campagnolo crankset. I am changing the crank to a Shimano 6800. The bottom bracket does not fit to the Shimano one. It is old version WILIER OVERSIZE BOTTOM ...
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