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Can I run 11-32t on my Bike and 11-28t on my smart trainer using the same bike?
I run an 11-32t on my rear wheel and completely forgot to check the specs of the 11-speed cassette I ordered for my smart trainer. Turns out the one I got for the trainer was 11-28t. Can I run the ...
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Does the "speed" of a 1x chainring really matter?
I currently have a 1x8 setup on my bike, and am considering upgrading the cassette to an 11-speed. I've also been looking at replacement chainrings as I've seen that they also come in 8-speed, 11-...
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11-36 11spd Cassette with Shimano RD-M8000-GS?
I'll try to be concise here, but lots of numbers coming your way...
Currently running Shimano 1x11spd, 11-46 cassette with RD-M8000-GS rear dr. The three lowest sprockets are -32-37-46.
The derailleur ...
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9 speed Shimano (shifter+derailleur) + 8 speed cassette
At the moment I have a wheel with a Shimano 8speed cassette (HG30-8I) (11-30 or 32T)
and also I have following rear derailleurs:
XTR (RD-M952) (9 sp) GS
Altus (RD-M310)(7/8 sp) SGS
Questions:
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9-Speed Cassette: Shimano, Sunrace, Lanxuanr, other, does it matter?
Looking to replace an old 9-speed cassette (SLX) which is long out of production and unavailable now. I see on Amazon some other Shimano 9-speed cassettes (Alivio or Sora as it's a commuter bike now), ...
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Is it possible to swap between CS-R7000 and CS-R8000 cassettes on Trek Émonda SL 5 Disc 2022?
I have new Trek Émonda SL 5 Disc 2022 size 58 which comes with Shimano 105 Groupset and CS-R7000 11-30T cassette. https://www.trekbikes.com/us/en_US/bikes/road-bikes/performance-road-bikes/%C3%A9monda/...
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Can I use BSA bottom bracket's plastic spacer as a cassette spacer?
I need to install a 7-speed cassette on a Hyperglide freehub. This cassette is narrower than the freehub's spline height (meant to accommodate 9 and 10-speed cassettes). I also bought an additional ...
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Repairing the rear drivetrain of an old road bike (issues with 7 speed)
My 7-speed freewheel (13-21t) needs replacing as it is very worn, yet it won't come off the wheel (it's stuck, the bike shop could not get it off). Since the rear wheel is old, for tubular tyres, and ...
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Shimano Cassette Size Change
I recently purchased a wahoo kickr core and I picked up a Shimano Tiagra CS-HG500 11-32t cassette to put on it. Currently I am running an CS-HG500 11-34t cassette and GRX400 setup. Shimano's website ...
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Cassette lock ring compatibility
Currently I’m using a 36-11t H092 microshift cassette. If I were to purchase shimano hg400, will my fr5.2 tool be able to use it on this lockring?
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Shave 1.85mm off to get an 11s road cassette onto a 10s hub
Does anyone have experience removing material to get an 11s road cassette onto a 10s hub?
As per the hub standards, the difference between the width of a 10s and 11s freehub body is 1.85mm. The back ...
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Upgrading gearing help, currently running a 1x9 with a 30t crankset and 11/36t cassette. Can I upgrade to a 11-42t cassette?
I have a 1x9 that I really dislike and want to upgrade. I was told to get a "Shimano Deore FC-M625 Double 2x10 Speed MTB Bike Crankset 38/24T" to upgrade my 1x. I additionally caught a ...
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Can I use a SRAM 10-speed cassette on my Shimano 105 9 speed groupset?
I'm looking to get a separate wheel for my indoor trainer for easy swapping between indoor and outdoor. I found a used wheel + cassette that has a SRAM 10 speed cassette on it already. Will this work ...
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Can I use an 11-32 cassette promoted for MTBs on my trekking bike with Shimano Acera rear derailleur?
I need to replace my cassette but assortment is restricted atm.
Can I use the following cassette on my bike?
https://www.sram.com/en/sram/models/cs-pg-950-a1
It's an SRAM PG-950, 9 speed, 11-32T. With ...
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New rear wheel compatibility with existing cassette
I need to replace my rear wheel and have a few questions on component compatibility before I make a purchase.
My bike is a Specialized 2018 Rockhopper Pro; the link gives its stock components/spec.
I ...
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