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How artificial is the lack of 450%+/50t+ gearing on lesser 1x groups?

ESSA, CUES, Advent, Advent X, Acolyte, Sword, and other sub-12-speed low-end groups are all range-impaired compared to what you can get by spending more. Extend it out to 12-speed and there's Eagle SX,...
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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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Microshift AdventX drop bar lever spring position

My left brake lever spring was not pulling the lever back and I checked and it was bent. I removed the lever and fixed the spring, but I don't know how to put it back. I can't find any tutorials nor ...
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Compatibility of Microshift BS-M10 10 speed friction shifter with 11 speed derailleur?

As you know it’s very hard to get any modern bar end shifters right now. Unfortunately I love them. I have an opportunity to buy Microshift BS-M10 shifters which are meant for 10 speed shimano ...
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How to fix bicycle shifting down twice on a single click

I have a 1x Microshift Advent x system with Dropbars. I replaced the shift cable housing and cable and now it shifts perfectly, however it downshifts twice in the middle of the cassette. This did not ...
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Abnormal steps increment with microSHIFT TS38 Thumb Tap Shifter, Feature or defect?

I recently bought a bicycle that came with a 7-speed microshift-M21 rear derailleur for which they have used a microSHIFT TS38 Thumb Tap Shifter. I observed that the rear gear shifting is not accurate ...
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Can I use a 42 tooth max derailleur on my 13-32 tooth 9 speed freewheel?

I have a 13 to 32 tooth 9 speed freewheel. I wanted to upgrade my bike by getting a clutch derailleur on it but couldn't find much 9 speed derailleurs with a clutch that were under my budget of $60. I ...
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Rear derailleur won't go to smallest cog (road bike, MICROshift R8)

I checked, When the shifters are such that the chain should be on the smallest cog, the cable still has a slack, which I understand then it means is not a cable adjustment thing, If a very gently ...
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Consequences of using smaller replacement pulley/jockey wheels in the rear derailleur

I have a new rear derailleur (Microshift Advent X) which uses somewhat oversized cog wheels with 12 and 14 teeth. I am known to wear these wheels during the winter season, so I am already planning for ...
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Upgrading gears from microshift to Shimano

I have a Firestorm 29D (3 * 8 gears, 24 total) bike. The shifting is not smooth at all. I would like to upgrade my rear derailer and shifters or groupset to Shimano altus or any other. Kindly suggest ...
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