Questions tagged [compatibility]
What components are compatible with what other components
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What is linkglide/cues and how do they differ from existing standards?
This question is intended to be a canonical question, meant to be referenced when appropriate.
In 2021, Shimano launched two LinkGlide Deore and XT Drivetrains (shifter/derailleurs/cassettes, numbers ...
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What physically makes chainrings have a specific speed compatibility?
Chainrings are sold as having a specific compatibility for only certain speed setups, some overlapping across many. What physically makes this the case?
From what I understand, 5/6/7/8/9 speed chains ...
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Can I update a decade-old mountain bike to modern standards?
About ten years ago, I built myself a new bike, for general utility riding and some light trips through the countryside (tens of miles on towpaths etc). I was most familiar with the classic (hardtail) ...
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What are these mounts for on inside edge of carbon fiber fork?
I just got a new Tommaso Sterrata.
I commute during the winter so I'm looking to put fenders on. I know I can get fenders that clip onto the fork instead of being mounted, but while inspecting the ...
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Can a 10-speed mountain bike chain be used on a 10-speed road bike?
I would like to use a Shimano Deore XT Chain CN-HG94 on my road bike. Are there any differences between roadbike chains versus mountain bike chains that prohibit this?
Sample Road Bike Chains:
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Can a Shimano XT (mountain) hydraulic disc brake caliper be used with an Ultegra STI road brake lever?
Specifically, is the XT BR-M8020 mountain caliper compatible with an Ultegra hydraulic road brifter like like the ST-R8020 or ST-R8070?
I have confirmed that they both use BH90 brake hose ("high ...
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Upgrade drivetrain to allow faster top speed
I have a bicycle with a Shimano Altus 2x9 drivetrain. It has 36 and 22 tooth chainrings and a 11-34 tooth cassette.
I am hoping to upgrade this to extend its high range (i.e. 36/11) without ...
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Compatibility Look-Keo/Look/SPD-Sl Plates & Pedals
i got some old Look Road Pedals (see picture).
Now i found plenty of Cleats for cheap, but they all are for either Look Keo, Delta or SPD-Sl.
Are those compatible? Did anything change from the old ...
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Increasing a 32T chainring to a 36T - will it fit?
I'm considering changing up the chainring on this 2020 Specialized Turbo Levo Comp in order to slow down wear on the cassette as the rider tends to keep it in a few of the mid-high gears.
What ...
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Crank Arm Compatibility - Shimano Ultegra 6800 and R8000
Does anyone know if an Ultegra 6800 left crank arm will work on an Ultegra R8000 crank? I'm looking at upgrading my road bike, and I'd like to move my current crank-arm power meter over to the new ...
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Choosing a rear derailleur for 11-42t cassette on a SRAM 10-speed 1x system
I have an 11-42t 10 speed cassette and a 42t narrow wide chainring. I cannot work it out definitely whether a Sram long cage rear derailleur will work with it.
I think that this one should work but ...
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Experiential difference between road and gravel bikes?
Specifically, looking at the Orbea Avant road bike vs. the Terra gravel bike, the frames look the same except for the fork. Can you just swap the fork and make one into the other? How close would an ...
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Do bicycle stems have certified usage ratings (road/XC/Enduro/DH)?
Clamping dimensions aside, are all stems rated for all the cycling disciplines, especially in the MTB domain?
In other words, are stem manufacturers liable to guarantee their products to be safe to ...
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Straight 1⅛" steering tube is not actually straight?
I have a bike (~2016 year of manufacturing) with a fork which has what is called a straight 1⅛" steering tube, used with threadless headsets.
I have always thought that, compared to tapered 1⅛ – ...
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Help me understand my 8-speed uniglide compatibility issue
I have a Dura Ace 8-speed uniglide rear hub/freewheel marked 'Integrated 8 SIS' and an 8 speed uniglide 14-21T cassette.
Two issues - the first being that the smallest cog needs to be a special 32mm ...
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