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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Customizing the smallest cog
I am running on a Shimano Tiagra 10 speed (CS-HG500-10) (12T-28T) and (50-34T front). I'd like to change the smallest cog (12T) to something smaller, i.e., 11 or even 10, to improve my sprints. Is ...
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Freewheel threading on Miche flip-flop hub
I'm currently building a parts list for a new single-speed bike. In the process, I came across a nice looking flip-flop hub from Miche: The "Primato Pista/Strada"
I figured that adding the fixed ...
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1994 Giant Iguana front sprocket
I have a 1994 Giant Iguana. The teeth on the front sprocket are significantly worn and the middle sprocket is cracked. Are there replacement sprockets for this bike?
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How can I not break my sprocket next time
My sprocket was doing loud noises and when I looked at it, it looks like this
https://i.sstatic.net/iciYj.jpg
I bought a new sprocket but I want to know, what can I do to avoid these types of ...
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Bicycle chainring dropping/ making a click sound. Help! [duplicate]
My bike is a bit dirty but can someone explain whats happening and a possible fix for this issue?
a video with the issue on imgur
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Schwinn Johnny Pro Stationary Loud Noise Near Sprocket
I have an older Johnny Pro. All of a sudden it began making a loud noise, like a bang, from the area near the sprocket. this occurs approximately every 1.5-2 revolutions of the pedals.
I have ...
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What is wrong with my bike? Where is this sound coming from?
My mountain bike has 3 sprockets in the front and 7 in the back. Whenever I use the center sprocket in the front there is a clicking sound. I cannot identify exactly where it is from, I don't see the ...
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Replacing the largest sprocket in the cassette with a larger one?
Got this nice old bicycle as a gift from friends, and it has 7 sprockets in the cassette, plus a hub-gear mechanism with three gears (only two of these work though.)
To come to work I must ride about ...
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Upgrading Gates CDN to CDX-EXP
First of all I will start with the fact that I'm completely new to the world of hardware related to bike parts.
But I must say I ride my bike a lot. My everyday commute is roughly 40-50 km. I drive a ...
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7 speed cassette on a Kickr Core
I have a mountain bike with a 7 speeds in on the back cog and 3 on the front. I recently got a Kickr Core. To use with my mountain bike could I use something like a Shimano 7 Speed Cassette, 12-28T, ...
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What is causing the chain skip after chain replacement?
I have a road bike that was converted to single speed with a single sprocket on the read wheel and a single chainring.
I had a 3/32 chain which worked perfectly fine. However after many kms and ...
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Replaced rear axle, now seems to wobble
I was replacing a tyre a couple of days ago, and noticed my rear axle had snapped.
So I replaced the axle, just a normal road 10mm x 145mm, it's a basic Shimano sprocket set and no-name aluminium ...
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Early Rider Belter hub maintenance
My son has had an Early Rider Belter for around 14 months. Recently, I've noticed the free-wheel sounds "gritty", and there is quite a bit of friction if you move the cranks backwards while the rear ...
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Lockring spacer Shimano cassette
I recently purchased and am now installing a 9 speed Deore XT cassette sprocket (CS-M770) on a Specialized Stumpjumper FSR XC. It's replacing a CS-HG50-9, and is mounted on a Shimano rear hub (FH-M525)...
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Fixie sprockets
this post is a little different to your norm, so I'm not expecting much.
I'm partaking in a competition where we are building a chain driven wheelchair and currently have it set-up using bicycle ...
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