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What are strong methods of linking two shifter cables together?
Before you answer with "Don't." I would like to preface things by saying that I just really need a slightly longer shifter (and brake) cable but I can't find any on my local area and I don't ...
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What is this hole used for in this nameplate for Shimano 105 5800 Brake Shifter?
That hole circled in red, what is it for?
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Change old external ultegra brake cables to under the tape brakes
Is it possible to change my old external ultegra brakes to integrated brakes ?
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replace shimano st-ef-41-l with shimano alivio left shift
My shifter st-ef41 is broken the only available shifter is the Shimano alivio or the Shimano acera. please advise Asap
thanks
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Fitting Matchmaker X to SRAM Guide T brakes?
I've got a prebuilt MTB that came with an SRAM NX drivetrain and Guide T brakes and I'm looking at upgrading the drivetrain to higher end parts.
I'm thinking about taking the upgrade opportunity to ...
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Giant conduct compatible stem
Does anyone have any experience with the Giant conduct system (semi hydraulic brakes) and compatible stems?
My partner bought a bike which came with a conduct 100mm stem. She feels that the reach is ...
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Threaded bleed port - 105 7020 shifter
In attempting to bleed my Shimano 105 hydraulic disc brakes, I seem to have threaded the bleed port so the screw no longer tightens. Screw is fine in the other shifter, and same issue when using screw ...
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Changing SRAM Apex brifters to flat bar - which is it possible to get hydraulic brake levers and trigger shifters to match?
I've got a Tempest gravel bike from Planet X that came with drops and the Apex HRD groups. It works well but the whole drop handle bar positioning is a very literal pain -- I ended up with crucifying ...
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Reason for different hex screw sizes
Recently I've installed a front derailleur and while doing it used nearly all hex screwdrivers from my multitool. For example, on the left hand of the handlebars I have a brake, a shifter and a fork ...
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Dura Ace 7800/7900 vs 9000
I have Dura Ace 9000 mechanical shifters and I'd love to have hoods that aren't black. The only product I've found are Hudz but they only fit 7800 and 7900. Obviously there was enough of a change ...
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Swapping position of Shimano shifter and brake lever
I have Shimano Acera shifter and Shimano MT200 hydraulic brakes. The brake lever is mounted outside and shifter is mounted inside of handle bar. See picture below.
I want to swap position of this two ...
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BR505 disc vs Ultegra 6800 caliper
I'm looking to get a built bike with either Shimano BR505 disc brakes or Ultegra 6800 caliper brakes. The bikes I'm looking at basically have the same frame and components. They both have the same ...
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can I use a 10 speed brake lever shifter If I have a 7 gear cassette
I'm restoring an old Myatta 1000 and want to use a brake lever shifter that I have. It is a 10 speed shifter and I have a 7 gear cassette. Can i use this?
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Loose brake cable hook bushing inside the brake/shifter hood
I noticed a slight clicking noise and a resistance when squeezing the right (from the bicyclist's point of view) brake. Inside the hood, I can see a white rubber thingy (pivot bushing, thanks mikes) ...
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9 speed Shimano shifter with 7 speed drivetrain
Can I use a 9 speed shifter with a 7 speed drivetrain, with good shifting and without needing complex adaptations?
I am considering that as an alternative for this need:
Using only the brake lever, ...
