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Questions tagged [groupsets]

Groupsets are classes of bicycle components built by the three major component manufacturers Shimano, Campagnolo, and SRAM (add the respective manufacturer tag as well). Use this tag for questions concerning the time and feature evolution of those components as well as compatibility issues when mixing components from different groupsets.

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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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Seeking Advice for Upgrading 2020 Surly Krampus Groupset

I’m looking to gear up for some bikepacking with my Surly Krampus (2020 model) for early next year. I’ll mostly be doing gravel/dirt, Forest Service Roads, fire roads, singletrack, and the occasional ...
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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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