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front gear shifters not working
I made some adjustments to the front derailer on my road bike as when I was in the big front gear and smallest low gear the chain was rubbing on the front derailer outer edge.
I followed guides on ...
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rear derailer broken [closed]
what model and number of derailer should I reorder for a replacement?
Thanks, Dave
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Mix Shimano Deore derailleurs with Microshift shifter for Shimano
I have Shimano Deore derailleurs 3x8 and I am thinking about upgrading my system with a combined shifter/brake system, such as Microshift's SB-R483. Microshift themeselves states that this system is ...
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Friction-shift (rear) always changing up the gears
I have an old french touring bike (from the 70s or 80s) with downtube friction shifters.
I recently had it serviced, and ever since there's been a constant pressure on the rear gears which means they ...
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Upgrading From Ultegra 6600 to 6800 Help
My Ultegra 6600 shifters need replacing. My thought was to replace it with a new 5-piece 6800 set including shifters, front derailleur, rear derailleur SS, an 11-28T cassette and obviously a new chain....
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Front derailleur feels "disconnected" in cold
I've got a Shimano Deore 3x front derailleur and it works perfectly fine while warm.
But after a ride in cold (about -10..-15 C) there is a problem in shifting up: first time I pull the lever it goes ...
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SRAM X01 Eagle (12speed) in 11speed transmission: it work?
Well, I intend to use an SRAM X01 Eagle (12speed) rear derailleur in a 1x11 transmission (with a SRAM X01 "non-Eagle" 11speed trigger, cassette SunRace 11s 11-46, SRAM PC XX1 chain).
Will it work ...
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Can I use Shimano STI brifter with 11 speed mountain derailleur?
I'm considering a 1x drivetrain for a gravel bike. Shimano hasn't yet released a road/gravel solution to the market that incorporates a rear derailleur with a "clutch" (that keeps the chain from ...
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Incrediably stiff rear downshifts
I have a '13 Trek MT-60 for my son that uses a Shimano Tourney derauilleur with a 6 speed revo shifter. The problem he had was that the shifting with it was incrediably stiff, even for an adult. I ...
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Front derailleur cable tension too high with Acera shifter and Ultegra derailleur
I'm trying to install some Acera trigger shifters to use with my Ultegra derailleurs. The rear derailluer/shifter combo (8 speed) is working great. The front however (3 chain rings) seems to have a ...
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Can a double rear derailleur work?
I was wondering instead of a long cage rear dearailleur (RD), what would happen if 2 rear short cage RDs were used instead? I realize the 2nd one might cause some mounting issues but assuming there ...
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Does Shimano XTR RD-M9000 SGS 11-Speed Shadow+ MTB Rear Derailleur Long Cage work with 10speed XT shifter?
I just bought a used bike with a broken 10 speed XT rear derailleur. Would a NEW Shimano XTR RD-M9000 SGS 11-Speed Shadow+ MTB Rear Derailleur Long Cage
( 182006158222 ) be compatible with 10 speed XT ...
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Downshifting problems
My wife has a bicycle like this. It is only a few months old and it gets light use on weekends on (smooth) some dirt roads.
Recently it sometimes fails to downshift at the rear (i.e. shift to the ...
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SRAM 2x10 shifter-derailleur combination
I am looking to upgrade parts on my Rocky Mountain Metropolis bicycle and want to go to SRAM products. Since I ride my bike everyday, I want the best SRAM parts. Looking at the Red line. That being ...
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Campagnolo Cambio Corsa primitive derailleur -- can it be recreated?
Does anyone make this sort of system and sell it today, or is my only option looking for someone selling theirs? I've googled whether similar systems are being made today but found nothing to my ...
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