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Is an Ultegra Shimano left side FC-R8000 crank arm compatible with newer Shimano Ultegra R8100?
I’m buying a new bike with Utegra Di2 R8100 group set. It doesn’t have a power meter. I have a power meter on my older bike with Ultegra R8000 group set. Is an Ultegra Shimano left side FC-R8000 crank ...
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MicroShift R9 derailleurs with Shimano Sora levers
I have been running a MicroShift R9 2x9 groupset (+ Shimano mechanical disc brakes, BR-M375 I believe) on my gravel bike, which is what it came with when I bought it. Now, I am fairly happy with it, ...
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Where did all the Shimano non-electronic groups go?
I wanted to upgrade the components on one of my bikes, from Shimano 105 6500 (1998 9-speed) to 105 R7000 (2018 11-speed). But no reputable online shop has them. And the LBS says they can't get any 105 ...
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Is this groupset compatible with my Salsa Journeyer?
I recently purchased a Salsa Journeyer with a Shimano Claris groupset. I was wondering in the near future if I could change the groupset to the Shimano 105 R7000? I am new to cycling so not sure if ...
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Is a Shimano Ultegra FC-R8000 Crankset Compatible with a Shimano 105 5700 10-speed Groupset?
I have a 2012(?) Bianchi Via Nirone 7 with the following components:
Cassette: Shimano 105, CS-5700, 11-28, 10-speed
Crankset: FSA Tempo, CK-C200-3, 50/34, 172.5mm
Rear Derailleur: Shimano 105, RD-...
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Are shimano 6700 and 6703 chainrings compatible?
I want to replace the chainrings of a group set Shimano Ultegra FC-6703. Unfortunately, I can't find the external chainring anymore. Can I use an external chainring FC-6700 (two-speeds) to replace an ...
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Slowly switching from Shimano to SRAM
I now ride Bianchi Aria with 105 mechanical groupset and I want to upgrade my drivetrain and go to electronic shifting because I'm sick of messing with the cables every month or two. Still, I also ...
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Looking to change from Octalink Claris to Shimano 105, will the frame be compatible with a 105 hub?
Since road bikes are sold out almost everywhere. I was thinking about upgrading my current road bike with a new group set. My current bike a Scott Speedster 50 (2015) currently has a Shimano Claris ...
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Mixing GRX crankset with Deore groupset on 2021 Trek Dual Sport 4
I'm riding 2021 Trek Dual Sport 4. It has almost full Deore groupset, except crankset. Here is the full spec list:
Shifter: Shimano Deore M5100, 11 speed
Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore M5100, long ...
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Shimano GRX front derailleur compatibility
I'm planning to upgrade my existing Shimano road 11sp groupset with a GRX 46/30 crankset.
According to Shimano, this means I need to use the FD-RX810 front derailleur. Apparently the 10sp FD-RX400 won'...
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I want to upgrade my 2020 Allez from Claris to Shimano 105
I have a 2020 Specalized Allez that came with Shimano Claris, but since I live in a very hilly area, I feel as if I need more gears. I have been biking for a while now, but I don't know if I need to ...
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Can I replace Shimano 105 5500 shifters and derailers with new Sora R3000 ones?
I have a 2000 Klein Quantum
(this one, 2x9 speed: https://www.bicyclebluebook.com/value-guide/product/45657/)
My shifters have been replaced once already with used 105 (also 5500), but now they have a ...
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Road 10 to 11 speed upgrade, what needs to change?
Hope all is well.
Currently I have a Cervelo P2 2013 with an Ultegra 10 speed.
I would like to upgrade the drive train from the current 10 speed to an 11 speed setup (either the 105 or the Ultegra). ...
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Two broken teeth in Shimano 105 crankset
I have just received my new 105 7000 cranksets from a reputable seller in Aliexpress and I believe there are two broken teeth perhaps cause by mishandling of the shipment company or poor wrapping of ...
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Difference between Shimano GRX400 and SRAM Apex
I'm currently interested in a gravel bike and am in the process of mapping out my options. One parameter that is very obvious is that some models come with Shimano's GRX400 groupset and some with SRAM'...
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