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How to find the axle kit for a Shimano front hub

Given a Shimano front hub how do I find the corresponding axle part numbers? Does anyone know where on Shimano's website I can find this information? I have a Shimano front hub (Deore XT HB M8000, 36 ...
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Replacement for missing downshift (low) gear lever

I have a MTB with 2x8 Shimano Altus EZ fireplus. On the right handlebar with the 8 speed, the gear lever to downshift gear got loose and fell off. So basically can't downshift gears. Id hate to spend ...
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Shimano 105 thru-axle freehub FH-R7070: freewheel body servicability and separately orderable?

I'm searching for a replacement freewheel body for my bike. The only marking on my freewheel body is 18-d-3 11S Internet search did not yield useful results for this string. Searching for Shimano ...
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Replacing pulley wheels on a RD-m3100 with non original parts. Can I use other Shimano pulley wheels?

I need to replace the pulley wheels on my rd-m3100. The T-pulley is close to worn down (ninja-starry), even though the G-pulley still has some life left. Unfortunately the original replacement part, ...
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Want replacement shifter hoods - how do I find the model of my shifters?

I'm looking for replacement shifter hoods for my bike - the current ones are original, and the bike's 13 years old. I know my bike's a 2010 Specialized Roubaix Expert. I've got the serial number. It'...
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How do I find more reliable equipment for my Shimano CS-M4100, 11-42?

My girlfriend has a Raymon HardRay E-Nine 6.0 2020. She already rode 4000 km with it, basically she drives a lot and its not getting less. The bike reached the point where the chain is slipping all ...
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Replacement chain for old Shimano 3x7 STX

I have an old Raleigh MT-200 (which I love as if it were the Old Faithful), with a Shimano STX set.. As per the chain checker tool, I need a replacement chain. I found mostly that Shimano CN-HG40 may ...
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Is the EW-SD50 connector exclusive to Shimano?

I have a broken EW-SD50 cable. I need a new plug/ connector. Is this a proprietary part from Shimano, or is it an electric component that can be sourced elsewhere?
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Replacing a Tiagra FD-4503 front derailleur

Note: Wrong parts were listed originally as Alivio FD-M4000-DS6. Apologies. The broken derailleur was not replaced with the crankset a few years back. I haven't found great information on how to ...
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Upgrading broken Shimano Claris derailleur with Shimano Tiagra (Kona Rove AL 650 2021)

I purchased Kona Rova AL 650 last year. I am riding frequently and probably put a lot of wear on the bike. As a result I broke the Rear Derailleur Shimano Claris and Hanger (picture attached below). ...
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I need to replace a cassette for CS-HG500-10 but want to go XT

My bike has a CS-HG500-10 cassette which has reached its EOL after 7400 km (I didn't think that changing the chain, unless absolutely necessary, was something good). It's the 11-34 version, I-...
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Shifting Lever Unit replacement/interchangeability on Shimano 8 speed XT/XTR shifters

Are the levers/internals interchangeable? Meaning will they all fit the same housing or can I swap one for the other if needed? Will any 8s XT/XTR shimano 8 speed shifter lever fit any other 8s XT/...
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Replacing a crankset, do I also need to replace the bottom bracket?

I'm planning on replacing a Shimano FC-510 crankset with an FC-R7000. The bottom bracket has had light use (~2000km) and has no obvious play in it, however the videos I've seen showing removal of ...
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8 speed flat bar set up with Dura Ace RD-7700 or new Claris RD-2400

I'm buying a new drivetrain (cranks, cassette, chain) for my flatbar commuter that was mostly built of parts. I currently have a Dura Ace 7700 short cage derailleur on it, I got it from a friend a ...
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Shimano inner cage plate replacement

I have a broken inner cage plate on my Shimano Ultegra RD-6700 GS rear derailleur. This replacement part # is Y5VG09300, and I can't find this part anywhere. I'd really hate to throw out a perfectly ...
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