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Shimano Dynamo DH-3N31-NH broken lead wire
The lead wire broke between the coil and the connector. The repair joint must fit into the axle groove. I have failed X2 to mend it. Can the lead be repaired at the coil?
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Shimano 105 r7000 front derailleur hard and clunky shifting, shifter harder to shift
A total newbie to DIY bike repair here, and my Shimano 105 r7000 FD is shifting really harshly after a wash. Washed it with dish soap plus water solution, however I did not give the FD any specific ...
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Shimano Deore front derailleur return spring broken?
For a couple of days now, I am no longer possible to shift to the smallest chainring of my bicycle.
There is simply no response at all (no resistance, no click-sound, nothing happens. The indicator at ...
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My chain tool left a divot on my replacement pin. Is this normal?
I recently did a deep clean of my shimano 8 speed road bike chain by removing it from the bike. I used a chain tool to push out one of the pins (not the black one). I then replaced it with a 8 speed ...
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Can a broken ratchet in Shimano Tiagra 4600 rear shifter be replaced?
It looks like the ratchet mechanism broke in one of my shifters. As I try to shift the bit holding the end of the cable stays put and does not follow the lever. Even when it moves I can then pull by ...
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How do I rebuild Shimano XTR hydraulic brake levers?
My right brake lever (Shimano BL-M9020 to be specific) has attracted some dirt around the blade pivot area, and some parts look shiny. I suspect the master piston seals are starting to leak. Replacing ...
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Removing Nexus 8-speed IGH from hub shell
see update at the bottom
I'm trying to remove my Nexus SG-C6001-8D from its hub shell to grease it. Sadly Shimano's documentation doesn't cover the process of extracting the internals from the hub ...
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How to fix Shimano E7000 Error 010?
Can anyone guide me to clear the E010 error code on a Shimano E7000? I tried all the steps according to the manual but can't resolve them.
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Shimano Deore SL-M590 shifter lever stuck
I have the Shimano Deore SL-M590 9-speed shifter, bought new and used for about 3 years. On my ride today, the upshift lever got permanently stuck forcing me to complete my ride in the lowest gear. I ...
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Is losing power when pulling Shimano GRX lever a bleed problem?
Recently I had an accident on my bike, and my front brake 11-speed, front brake GRX 600 shifter isn’t braking well anymore.
The shifter took a bit of damage in the fall. Initially it didn’t shift, ...
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Broken 105 shifter in fall, cause and is repair possible?
Yesterday I went for a ride and unfortunately, as it was kind of wet, my wheel slipped while braking into one corner and I crashed. Speed of the crash was around 20 kmph (12 mph) (nothing crazy, most ...
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Rear derailleur adjustment
I have a 7 speed Shimano derailleur. It shifts really good from 1 to 6 but when
I try to shift from 6 to 7 it just doesn't want to shift. Can someone help me?
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Shimano M355 part broken
Was riding my bike over a jump when i lost control and bailed. This led to a tiny part on top of the brake lever to snap and come off. Cant find any details on the part and its not on any diagrams or ...
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Hollowtech II BB alternative for stripped frame threads [duplicate]
I removed the BB (Shimano BB-93) from my Canondale Trail and found the drive side thread is stripped on BB and frame.
See and
What are the options for me to replace the BB?
Is there an alternative ...
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Direct mount vs. hanger derailleur
Currently repairing a bike that I got off the road for free years ago. Around three years ago, a stuck link caused a chain jam while pedaling at high speed, causing the metal around the b-knuckle on ...
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Bottom bracket compatibility
After two LBS's, a blowtorch and a tyre shops impact driver I finally have my bottom bracket out. It an aluminium frame if that makes a difference.
On the drive side some of the thread is gone, ...
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Repair parts from Shimano - What are these part for?
I got a new Cannondale bike with hydraulic disc brakes and Tiagra set from Shimano. With the bike came seom parts which I cannot identify. I think they have to do with the brakes, but can't find ...
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How to get the fixed part of a bar-end shifter out of the handlebar when it is stuck?
I have a Shimano bar-end shifter where the fixed part is stuck in the handlebar. How can I get this part out in a way that I can reuse it in new handlebars?
Note: I know that I have to loosen the ...
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How to measure and treat BSA bottom bracket housing misalignment?
I own an old Raleigh steel frame ('89) and wanted to install a cartridge bottom bracket (Shimano UN55).
I noticed it was difficult to fit it in the housing. When installed, the square taper shaft ...
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I can't track down the source of chain skip - what might it be?
Last summer it come to light that my bike is suffering extremely bad chain slip, to the extent I feel it is unsafe. From what I can tell, it only happens in the 50t ring, and the 34 may be ok, but it'...
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Lost left crank arm crank end cap
What parts do I need to put this back together?
I've lost some pieces going for a ride but I'm not sure what exactly. I think I'm missing the end cap to the crank and maybe a spacer.
I was heading ...
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Advice on correct spoke replacement
I need a replacement spoke for a Shimano WH-MT500 29er QR.
Shimano dealer manual does not mention the spoke length.
I've figued out its a 13G, double butted spoke but unsure about the length. I've ...
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Replacing Ultegra R8000 'long cage' derailleur (crash repair advice)
Today I did the unthinkable and crashed my pride and joy, a 2018 Specialized Roubaix comp. It's completely my fault I was commuting to work and in my pre caffeine state rode through what I thought was ...
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Shimano SL-RS47 SIS handlebar shifter reassembly
How do I reassemble the Shimano SL-RS47-7 SIS left shifter on the handlebar after it became separated after an accident? The shifter became separated and I could only get it into first gear. It does ...
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Keeping a 2006 Giant SCR 3 on the road - 9 speed to 11 speed?
I have a Giant SCR 3 which was a freebie from a mate, who had it new. It's approx a 2006 I think, and I've had it about 5 years. I've spend a relatively small amount along the way at the LBS, ...
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How can I get a snapped gear cable out of my Shimano brifter?
Shimano's brifters that route the cables under the bar tape make the gear cable turn through a tight corner to get into that routing. This seems to weaken the cables and, if they're not replaced in ...
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Can the Shimano front derailleur prevent a gear of my bike from working?
I recently bought a used rigid mountain bike, I'm very happy with it but I realized yesterday that I couldn't access the smallest chainring.
This one has a total of 3 front gears, but only numbers 2 ...
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Will any Shimano mountain bike shift cable set work with any Shimano mountain bike derailleurs and shifters?
(Forgive me if this question has been asked before - but I don't know if I'm searching with the correct keywords to find the answer...)
My rear derailleur cable is stuck hard into the side of its ...
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What did I just do? Fluid shot out of my handlebar when pushing my caliper in
I just bought a new road bike with hydraulic disc brakes, using a Shimano Ultegra R8020 Groupset. The pad was rubbing on the rear rotor and it wouldn't recenter when pumping the brake. The brake lever ...
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Is it OK if my brake pads are not “just” touching the rotor in my cable disc brake bike?
Mountain bike, cable disc brakes.
My bike suddenly took a lot of effort to ride after maintenance. So I loosened the cable locking bolt and released more cable for my bike.
It’s running much better ...
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Gear cable head stuck in Shimano Sora lever
During the replacement of gear cable (Shimano Sora 2017 brake/gear levers), I incorrectly threaded the gear cable, gave it a little tug, and now the head of the cable is stuck in the lever housing, ...
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Shifter doesn't reach bigger gears
My gear shifters (c. 2000 Shimano XT) will not shift to the bigger cogs (higher cable tension). Pushing the shift lever doesn't move the indicator past about half way so I can't reach the big cog on ...
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Change gear on a shimano Schwinn Ranger, not sure what Allen key size to use?
I've tried an Allen key 7/64 but that didn't work and the others on my Allen key set but none seem to fit this shimano on a Schwinn Ranger.
One of the derailleur cogs broke in half.
Here is an image ...
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Loose brake cable hook bushing inside the brake/shifter hood
I noticed a slight clicking noise and a resistance when squeezing the right (from the bicyclist's point of view) brake. Inside the hood, I can see a white rubber thingy (pivot bushing, thanks mikes) ...
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What to do about a broken rear derailleur inner cage plate?
The chain on my road bike got caught in the rear cassette and as it snapped it broke one of the guide tabs on the inner cage plate of my new Shimano Ultegra 6800-SS rear derailleur. My two questions ...
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Shimano Nexus 3 (SG-3C41) 2 and 3 gear problem - Ring Gear Unit Repair
I have this internal gear hub and i try to fix it. 1st gear is ok. On 2nd and 3rd gear, especially when I run faster, the hub is not engaging properly, missing engagement sometimes. It is not problem ...
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Replacing Crankset
My dad bought a 2004 Fuji Absolute hybrid used and I rode it to a DIY shop to get everything checked out. On the way, the the chain came off once (1.5mi). Turns out the right crank arm is a little ...
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Wobbly wheel/hub even when I tightened the cones
The wheel has a sideways wobble eminating from the hub. I tried adjusting the cones to the point its too tight but the wobble continues. Upon closer inspection there is play in the point where the ...
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Shimano STX rear shifter, broken spring
I have to repair a Shimano STX shifter 7 speed (from a Raleigh MT200 bike from 1995). It has a broken spring, and I am almost sure that is the only thing to be repaired.
It is similar to that ...
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Fix a wobbly Shimano freehub?
I have a brand new Shimano Ultegra WH-6800 rear wheel. The freehub has about 2mm of play in it. I can feel the play without the cassette installed by grabbing the freehub body and moving it. It moves ...
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Replacing Tiagra 9-speed shifter with 9-speed 105 or Sora shifters
So my handlebars were stolen from my Salsa Casseroll the other night, levers and all. (Argh.) The bike has a Tiagra 9 speed triple drivetrain, and Shimano discontinued Tiagra 9 speed hardware, leaving ...
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Possible Broken Shifter
My right Shimano shifter is now loose and clicking it doesn't do anything to the rear derailleur. I've checked the derailleur and it still works fine. How can I fix the shifter?
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Fixing broken STI shifters - plastic gear cable surround
As pictured, after knocking over the bike I've broken one of the plastic surrounds where the gear cable enters the front derailleur shifter. Shifting between the lower two chainrings still works, but ...
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Where can I find a Shimano cs50 stopper fixing bolt?
Somehow I lost a single 'stopper fixing bolt' on my down tube cable stop. I have a set of Shimano sm-cs50 outer down tube cable stops, and I don't want to buy new ones because I only need one bolt. ...
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Is there any replacement for the chainrings of a Shimano STX crankset?
I have a Shimano STX Crankset (probably FC-MC series or similar, around 2001) with worn out chainrings (5 Arms). Is there any contemporary replacement opportunity for either the chainrings or the ...
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FC-M330 replacement
I have a Trek 4500 with a Shimano FC-M330 crankset. I need to replace the crankset and was hoping that someone could tell me the current replacement. I believe that I have narrowed it down to the FC-...
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Electra Shifter (Revoshift) is hard to turn
My wife has a hard time turning the Revoshift grip on her Electra Townie 7D due to arthritis issues in her hands. Is there a way to help with this issue?
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Shimano Revo Shift Gives No Clicks
I have a problem with my shifter. My bike is using Shimano Revo Shift(gripshift) RS-35 (see my picture). The one shifting the front derailer (the left shifter) does not click when I turn it but it ...
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Shimano Revoshift repair
My bike has a grip shift (Shimano revoshift) which isn't shifting through all 8 gears. Even with the gear cable removed (it recently broke) it will only shift through half of the gear numbers and ...
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Shimano Nexus Inter-3 internal gear hub stuck in second gear?
The situation My Shimano Nexus Inter-3 internal gear hub is stuck in second gear (it's a 3-gear hub). When I take the external cable housing apart, I can move the pin that goes inside to change gears, ...
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