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Shimano brand bicycle components. (No need to use if Shimano is an incidental part of the question.)

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Compatibility of Shimano Deore SLM570 shifters

My front derailleur is broken. The front derailleur is of the shimano group Nexave, which apparently they don't produce anymore. I am trying to find out which type I should buy that is compatible with ...
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DEORE vs XT derralieus and other components

I've been told that XT is better than DEORE. Is it only the weight is different or XT are better in other meaning ? And some follow-up, if XT is better. Does a bike with a used XT is better than a new ...
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Identify rear derailleur (Shimano 105 - medium or short)

I have a Shimano 105 5800 series rear derailleur, I am trying to find out cage length. The model name stamped on the underside of the mech just says "RD-5800", and elsewhere also "ML&...
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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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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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