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Tagged with derailleur shifter
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How can I adjust index shifter so it doesn't skip the second chainring?
I recently replaced my chain and cassette on my commuter bike. It was a first time operation for me, as I am a new to doing bike maintenance. That part seems to have gone fine. While I was at it, I ...
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change derailleur and shifter in an old road bike reconverted to hybrid
I have an old road bike, that I converted to a hybrid bike, I just use it for small tourings. Some time ago I changed the handlebar, the brake levers and the tires.
Recently the derailleur broke up, ...
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Front derailleur doesn't seem to be moving
I'm trying to troubleshoot my 24 speed hybrid bike. As it was, the front shifter was having very little effect. I would change gears and not much would happen.
When I had a chance to look at it, I ...
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Is it possible to reverse cable direction in Shimano M770 shifter?
I tried to set up the perfect shifter + derailleur. For the last part it is better (for me) to have low-normal version, because reducing gears is essential for me (I bike mostly within city).
So I ...
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Why has indexed shifting displaced traditional friction shifting?
I really don't like indexed shifters, at least on the front. They're harder to adjust, more sensitive to cable stretching, and limit the number of gear combinations you can use (because you can't ...
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Bike is shifting on its own
Ever since I got my bike (Surly Long Haul Trucker), it has been prone to shifting on its own. This is almost guaranteed to happen when I stand up on the pedals, and happens regularly when sitting as ...
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