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Tagged with derailleur crankset
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Theoretically, about weird but very interesting 3x9 setup? Some knowledge about gearing would be great :)
Is it possible to have a 3x9 setup -
Triple 42T ( 42-32-24 )
x 9s ( 11-13-16-20-24-28-32-36-42T )?
The main question is, what kind of 9 speed derailleur is compatible and how long chain need to be for ...
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Chainring spacing of cranksets universal?
My understanding is that 7/8/9/10 chainring spacing is the same.
I have a Shimano Claris double/2x8-speed that I want to upgrade to a triple front, but using a 10-speed crank. I’ve acquired a Shimano ...
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installing 1x11 gearset on a 1986 Bianchi Strada
I have a 1986/7 Bianchi Strada it is a 2x5 gearset, a SuginoVP 110 crankset and shimano derailers. I want to convert it to be more like a gravel bike so change it to 1x11 or 1x9 gearset with 11-36 ...
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Can 2x12 and 3x11 drivetrains have (practical) range greater than 700%?
I’ve come across 2x12 and 3x11 triple cranksets. Can these systems necessarily provide more range than 2x11 and 3x10 @ > 700%?
Edit: My question is really what can practically be accomplished, with ...
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Any issues with trying to go 2x10 with 44/22 rings?
I figure I would need a triple derailleur for the cage height, but IDK if the ramps and pins would be sufficient for that kind of gap. The 44t chainrings are designed for 3x10.
Also, there might be a ...
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What will be the easiest/cheapest way to get lower gearings on my "new to me" road bike?
I've recently become the proud new owner of a lovely late 90's steel road bike with some not so lovely "old school" gearing (53/39 chainrings and 11-25 8 speed cassette). As someone who both ...
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Standard to compact swap
I am looking to swap from a Shimano 105 standard 53-39 crankset to a 50-34 compact crankset.
My question is: will I need to adjust the height of the derailleur when changing to the new crankset?
And ...
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Does the front derailleur limit chain ring size?
Does the front derailleur have limits to which size chain rings can be used?
I have a groovy old 1988 Schwinn Prelude and for the most part it does just what I need. However there are some steep ...
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Shimano 105 FD-R7000-F front dereailleur chain rub
Recently purchased a new Cube Attain GTC 2020 road bike, it came with :
Front Derailleur - Shimano 105 FD-R7000, 31.8mm Clamp
Rear Derailleur - Shimano 105 RD-R7000-DGS, 11-Speed
Brake System - ...
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Shimano Tiagra - Install smaller front chainring
I recently bought a used Trek Checkpoint ALR4, with which I'm very satisfied.
The gearing is ok so far for going on plane ground an light uphills, but when going on long and steeper hills it gets ...
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Compatibility between Shimano 105 crankset and Shimano Deore derailleur
I have a wild idea to replace a crankset on my Merida Crossway 500 (2014) (which is now SR Suntour NCX-FX-10s 48A-36-26 CG) with Shimano 105 5750 cCompact 10sp (switch from 3-speed to 2-speed).
The ...
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Is the Shimano 2303 crank arm and the 2300 crank arm the same?
I bought a Shimano 2303 crankset (52/42/34 triple) by mistake although I should have bought a 2300 crank
If I remove the inner 34t, will it have the same structure as 2300 crank? By structure I mean ...
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Front derailleur range suddenly has become very short
For a while when I was riding, there was a stiff feeling changing from medium to high on the crank. Yesterday it wouldn't change at all.
I checked the adjustment of the High and Low screws by ...
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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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Front chainring spacing difference between Shimano and Campagnolo?
I want to upgrade my mid 80s road bike from a 50 tooth to a 53. But the BCD of the big triple chainring is some rare standard that it costs less to buy a whole (used) crank instead. And of course this ...
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