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Questions tagged [sprocket]

A sprocket or sprocket-wheel is a profiled wheel with teeth that meshes with a chain. Bicyclists normally call the front sprocket attached to the cranks the "chainwheel" and the rear sprockets either "sprocket" or "cassette."

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Are these 2 Gates Carbon Rohloff CDX and CDX-EXP rear sprockets interchangeable?

My bicycle came with a Gates CDX-EXP rear sprocket. Online I can only find the CDX variant. And I was hoping to use the CDX variant. Here images of the 2 parts and links to the manufacturers website. ...
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Moving rear sprocket outward

I'm trying to fit a Veer Split Belt to my old city bike. However, I have noticed that the front and rear sprockets are not well aligned. I can't move the front sprocket inwards, so the only way to ...
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Chain / Chain wheel: D type vs sealed type

I have spent a good 30 minutes on this site but couldn't find anything pointing a clear idea. I bought a 26 inch, Dual suspension bike. It has a chainwheel of "sealed type." I asked the ...
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GRX 2x11 - what causes the chain to bounce significantly when shifting the cassette into a higher gear (smaller sprocket)?

I recently set up a new gravel bike with all new components, including a 2x11 GRX DI2 drivetrain. 31/48 and 11-36t. It has ridden under 600 miles and only seen rain once. It is accident free and has ...
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How would i go about removing this gear cluster?

bike noob here. Looking to remove this freehub and I don't see the removal tool groves. I’m not sure how to remove this and I can’t seem to find any info on this specific one. The brand is Suntour ...
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Used mongoose BMX started having issues with rear sprocket not engaging when pedaling causing safety issue

I got a used Mongoose BMX for my son. I know when I was younger Mongoose was halfway decent. But now they kinda stink. Putting that lightly! Anyway the bike rode well at first, then after a flat tire ...
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Bicycle chain roller diameter size chart?

I'm digging for a while now, and can not find any helpful chart for chain roller diameters e.g. Shimano 8,9,10,11,12 speed. It differs of course depending on the manufacturer and the purpose. We know ...
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What are the replacement options for my Miche cassette?

I have a sprocket with chipped teeth. It's on a Miche Primato ten-speed cassette ("Fac Michelin PRIMATO 12/25", in the catalogue) with a Campagnolo Mirage groupset. The hub is labelled ...
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