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How to upgrade Scale 930 to reduce weight and gain speed?
I need to upgrade Scott Scale 930 (2022) with the following properties:
fork: FOX 32 Float Rhythm Grip 3 (100mm travel)
bottom bracket: Shimano BB-MT500 / shell 41x92mm
rear derailleur: Shimano XT RD-...
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What tool do I need to adjust the brake cable here?
I need to loosen very tight bicycle brakes(pads). This is the only thing running over the cable, have no idea what it is and don't have many tools to begin with so assuming I don't have what is needed ...
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Is this brake mounted incorrectly?
A friend of mine just got her bike back from the store after getting new brake pads, a new fork and a new cassette. After riding a few meters I noticed a weird behaviour while using the front brakes ...
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Specialized Stumpjumper Women's HT 2006 Worth Rebuilding Back Up?
I absolutely love my Specialized Stumpjumper HT 15.5 (26" wheels), so light and nimble - a dream for single-track and general xc trail-riding (and nice and nifty for running around town too) but ...
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UK Carrera Vengeance Mens Mountain Bike -- I can't confirm mechanical disc brake pad sizes to replace
I am trying to do something trivially easy and I can't find the information I need.
I need to replace the mechanical disc brake pads on my Carrera Vengeance Mens Mountain Bike. I bought some pads that ...
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How to tell what service my MTB front hydraulic brakes need?
The front Shimano SLX (m7120) hydraulic disc brakes on my trail bikes have lost their mojo. It still brakes but less aggressively than a year ago. Possible causes are worn pads and air bubbles in the ...
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Which Banjo bolts do I need for Zee M640 calipers?
I've just ordered a set of Zee M640 calipers to replace the old BR-M596 2 piston calipers on a bike I bought recently.
While looking for other parts I need I noticed that the calipers don't come with ...
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Are my brakes overheating?
I'm riding a Giance Stance E+1 eMTB and recently had the brake pads and the rear rotor replaced by my Giant dealer, the brakes were worn out and the rotor had gotten damaged.
Only a few rides in on ...
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My front brakes got pulled off and they can't be put back on?
Came out of work and found that my front brakes have been messed with and no longer work.I've tried to put them back, but it seems that the thin bit of cable that the other side of the brake latches ...
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Braking question - Back brake used to be strong enough to lock up the back tire when cornering or stopping hard. Now it won't do it anymore
I tried adjusting the tension. What adjustments should I try next?
I used to bike a lot as a teen but had friends and repair shops do all the major repairs. I only ever fixed flat tires. Now I'm older ...
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PROMAX DECIPHER hydraulic brake hose replacement
I have a set of PROMAX Decipher hydraulic brakes and need to replace the hose cable (basically adapt these brakes to another bike and the cables length is longer). I would like to know how to split ...
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Is it normal for a rotor to move when brakes applied (hydraulic)?
I noticed a movement of braking disc when pressing rear brake and watching on rotor. It was moving about half millimeter. Is it normal for rotor to move minimally?
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M8000 lever blade fit a m785 lever?
I bent my lever blade on a m785 lever and was wondering if a m8000 lever blade would fit as I can find one of them but not a m785 lever blade. The reason im asking is because the m785 blade says "...
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Mechanical Shimano Deore Disk Brake - How to fix lack of bite/grip
I have a frustrating issue with my MTB and want to ask how I can go about actually diagnosing this issue.
I have a MTB Shimano Disk brakes. These are mechanical and one pad is pushed into the rotor ...
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