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Front and rear derailleur compatible?
I'm struggling and need help!
My front derailleur which is 3x9 speed got damaged. Shimano Acera 9-speed, 34.9mm clamp, low-mount, top-swing, dual-pull
but I'm thinking to upgrade it with a Shimano ...
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11-42t cassette with a 9 speed derailleur, will it work?
I'm trying to figure out if my 9 speed derailleur (Shimano Deore) will work with a 11-42t cassette (note that it is a specific 9 speed cassette).
It is for a MTB 1× setup
I previously had a 3×9 ...
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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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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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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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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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Is an Acera cassette compatible with an 8-speed Deore rear derailleur?
Is this Shimano Acera 8-speed cassette and chain compatible with a Shimano Deore 8-speed rear derailleur on my mountain bike?
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