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How to interpret Shimano compatibility chart?
How does one interpret the delineation of horizontally-aligned boxes on the Shimano compatibility charts? Below is a screenshot (with added blue numbering) for discussion purposes.
For example, why ...
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Can I use Shimano 105's brakes with vintage bike?
Complete newbie here, looking for better stopping power and less rusty calipers.
I have a Nishiki Custom Sport with Dia Compe brakes and I was wondering if I could use the Shimano 105 5800's on them.
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BMX V-Brake lever for MTB compatibility
Shimano have this v-brake levers in the product family DXR for BMX.
Is there any difference between a BMX brake lever and an MTB one? Are they smaller?
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105 11-speed Crankset & Brake Caliper Compatibility w/ 2400 Claris Groupset
I have a 2016 Bianchi Via Nirone 7 with a 2400 2x8 Claris groupset.
A buddy of mine is "upgrading" in stages and is letting go of his 105 components at a VERY reasonable price. Great timing ...
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Use of Shimano long-reach calipers with "New Super SLR" brake levers/shifters
So my bike has Shimano Tiagra ST-4600/4603 brifters (it's a triple) but is fitted with long-drop BR-R451 calipers. In theory, these should be incompatible because of the change in cable pull ratio, ...
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New Brake Compatibility with Vintage Bike
I have a vintage Gitane Sprint from the early '80s which came with Weinmann 405s (single-pivot side pulls). I had been thinking about replacing the front brake anyway and then recently broke the quick ...
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Brake levers for Dia Compe centre pull brakes
I'm looking at replacing the brake levers on an older road bike and was wondering if the cable pull ratio for the old Dia Compe center pull brakes pictured below is compatible with new road brake ...
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Shimano brakeset hood model compatibility
I am trying to find out if shimano brakeset hood have compatibility with different brakeset.
In my specific case, I have a ST-2200 but can only find arround hood for ST-5800 or ST-6600.
Is their a ...
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Shimano MTB levers with Shimano flat mount road disk brakes (hydraulic)
Can you use Shimano MTB levers with Shimano flat mount road disk brakes (hydraulic)? Cheers
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Are road caliper brakes usually compatible with any model of lever/STI shifter?
I have a Specialized Allez 16 (2011) road bike with Shimano 2300 STI shifters and no-name brand caliper brakes. The brakes have always felt a bit mushy despite my best efforts at adjustment/replacing ...
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Shimano GRX Hydraulic Disc Sub Brake Levers with 105 groupset
The GRX groupsets seem to be compatible with common road groupsets (Tiagra, 105, Ultegra) which was also pointed out in this answer. Furthermore, a brief news article by Shimano states that the brake ...
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Standard oil grease as Shimano Roller Brake grease short-term replacement
I am currently in the process of cleaning up the rear axle from dirt and excessive grease, legacy of the previous owner. I will be replacing a ball bearing and few other small components, but would ...
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Koolstop set compatible for folding bike?
Is this Koolstop Road Pad Holder and Brake Pad Set compatible for folding bike ? My bike is using Dahon Speed P8.
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Shimano/third-party rotor compatibility with low end hydraulic brakes
Shimano say that their lower end hydraulic brakes (e.g., BR-M365) are compatible with 'wide' rotors. See http://productinfo.shimano.com/#/com/2.0?acid=C-461&cid=C-460 for details.
Wide rotors ...
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Caliper brake -- middle piece loose
I am putting my old cane creek 200 sl brakes on a different bike. I've had these brakes sitting around for awhile and I don't recall any problems the last time I had them on a bike.
But, on this new ...
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