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Will Shimano Di2 synchro shift work with an XT (Mountain) rear derailleur with an Ultegra (Road) front derailleur on the same bike?
Basically, can I mix a mountain Di2 rear derailleur (specifically, the RD-M8050-GS) and with a road Di2 front derailleur (specifically, the FD-R8050)? Will firmware updates and syncro shift still both ...
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How do I figure out what crankset replacement will fit my derailleur?
I have a bike with a Shimano FC-M560 crankset in the front which I want to replace. I naively bought a Shimano FC-TY301 crankset, thinking that there's norms and that 3-speed cranksets are more or ...
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Will 2 x 10 speed front derailleur work with 11 speed set up?
Would an existing 2x10 front mech work with a new 11 speed rear set up? Using all Shimano SLX with 11 speed shifter, rear mech and chain. Front chain rings are 2 x SLX 38/28.
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Run a Shimano STX derailleur with 8 speed cassette or bigger?
I've heard that it's possible to run the same derailleur with different shifters to get a different number of gears. I would like to know what the limits are to this idea. I want to keep my Shimano ...
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Fitting a 9-speed 11-50T cassette on MTB: which derailleur?
I'm trying to understand if its possible to fit a 9-speed 11-50T cassette (found one on Ali) on my MTB. The plan is to go 1×9. The problem is that I can't seem to understand the if a specific ...
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Are there any rear derailleurs compatible with Shimano Tourney RD TX 80
I need a new rear derailleur for my Claud Butler Urban 200.
I have looked at the old one and can see it is a Shimano Tourney RD TX 80 -7.
I have found these quite hard to get and I am wondering if ...
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mixed MTB/road bike for touring: uncleanliness of a Frankenstein setup
It appears that there are similar threads, so I'll reformulate it with more specific questions and taking the cue from comments.
I am assembling my brand-new touring bike on a LHT frame, and I'd ...
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Why 9 speed front derailleur cannot handle 10 speed rear derailleur?
Some people are using non compatible components on their bikes. For example, using Tiagra's old 3x9 speed FD (4503?) with a 10 speed RD. And it works.
So what is the point of saying "Dear customer, ...
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Road Brifters with MTB Derailleurs
I've just bought a lovely Surly touring frame and I simply stuck all of my mountain bike components on it.
That means I've retained a flat handlebar. I'd really like to stick drop bars on though and ...
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Touring Drivetrain Dilemna
I own a 2015 Specialized AWOL Elite and love it except when I am fully loaded and lumbering up a pass.
I'm looking for a way to get more range without completely replacing my drivetrain. This ...
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Campagnolo Crank Compatibility 11 speed crank to 9 speed chain/deraillieur/shifters
I need to replace my 9 Speed Campagnolo Racing T Crank with a new one which uses the power torque system.
Is a 11 Speed Athena (or 10 speed Centaur) crank compatible with the racing t front ...
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9sp/10sp compatibility in Shimano SLX drivetrains
This is related to my previous question about SLX chainrings.
I'm half way through upgrading my drivetrain from 2x9 to 2x10. I currently have:
Shifters: SL-M670-I (10sp),
Chainset: FC-M665 (9sp ...
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Are these SIS Mountain/City Bike Derailleurs compatible with drop-bar shifting?
I'm considering the conversion of my flat-bar hybrid bike (GIANT Escape 3) in to a makeshift road bike, complete with drop bars. However, if the derailleurs have to go, it may not be cost-effective to ...
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Can I replace my Shimano RX 100 with a Campagnolo group?
I just purchased a Concorde Mistral with Columbus Gara tubing and would like to transfer my Campagnolo group from an SLX frame that is too big. The Concorde frame has a front derailleur mounting ...
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Can Shimano 600 front derailleur handle 3 chain wheels?
I have a 48-38-28 chainwheel and I wonder if Shimano 600EX Arabesque has enough leeway to accommodate it. If you know another derailleur from the same era that could do it that would be also useful to ...
