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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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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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Are there downsides to cross-top brake levers? Compatible with all mechanical-hydraulic disc brakes?
I have a Genesis Croix de Fer 20 from a few years ago with the following specs:
Brakes: TRP HY-RD mechanical-hydraulic caliper w/160mm TR160 rotors
Levers: Shimano Tiagra ST-4700
I would like to fit ...
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Disk brakes swap on a new road bike with rim brakes
I am planning on buying an Atomic Covert road bike.
Can I put disk brakes on it? Are there adapters for rigid forks/road bikes or do I need to replace parts?
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Replacing/Upgrading brakes on ‘80s Peugeot road bike
I have a Peugeot road bike that I commute on every day. I’m not sure of the exact model, but from some digging around online I believe it is a 1986 or so. It has single pivot side-pull brakes, Shimano ...
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Updating brakes on a vintage tandem
I have a 25 year old Colnago road tandem on which I would like to update the brakes.
The problem I am having is that they are 27" rims and I can't find a proper brake setup that will work.
What ...
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What type of brake is this?
Update -
As Daniel pointed out in the comments below, this is an unusual type of roller cam brake that is fixed to the fork using a single bolt through the fork rather than cantilever fixings
I have ...
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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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Are all side-pull road bicycle brakes compatible?
I'm new to road bikes, but have been building mountain bikes for many years. I purchased a cheap road bike (at BSO price level) which I am upgrading for fun.
I'd like to upgrade the brakes to ...
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Repair or Upgrade Centrepull Brakes?
I found an old Shogun Trailbreaker on the side of the road and I'm slowly fixing it up.
It currently has centrepull cantilever brakes, which work fine on the front, however the rear brakes barely ...
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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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What will I need to consider when modernizing a pre-1990s steel frame? [closed]
I'm in the process of upgrading a well loved 1970s steel frame from a downtube shifter system to a modern 'brifter' system.
Through this process I've had to look at many disparate sources to get ...
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Upgrading SLX brakes, do I also need SLX rotors?
Gearing up for my first big upgrade and recently bought a pair of Shimano SLX brakes for both my (2009 Gary Fisher Piranha) and my wife's (2011 Trek 6000 WSD) bikes. I'm just wondering if it's worth ...
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Are Avids BB7 superior to the Hayes Stroker Ryde? [closed]
I know one is mechanical (BB7) and the other Hydraulic (Hayes)? but I have both and I need to decide. For a XC use, which would you keep?, and why?
PS: I'm upgrading from V-Brakes (Shimano XT group). ...
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Caliper drop for bike conversion
I'm trying to work out if my current brakes are long enough to work with 700C wheels (ie 622mm rim), rather than 630 (27"). The question I have is, will the wheel sit at the same point in the dropout?...
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