Unanswered Questions
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Can I combine two pm break mount adapter?
I think about upgrade my shimano rear brake disc from 180 to 203 mm. The mount system is a pm 160 direct, meaning I currently already have a pm 180mm adapter.
Weirdly, I couldn't find an adapter for ...
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How much clearance do I need for cross levers?
I'd like to put cross (interrupter) brake levers on my drop-bar tourer, but I also like to use a bar bag. There is about 55 mm of space between my bars and the bar bag, measured horizontally. Will ...
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Is Shimano 36/24 double crankset possible?
I'd want to exchange my triple crankset with double. After playing with gear calculator and testing some double setups, I came to the conclusion I need 36/24 gearing. I have 10 speed drive, so I'm ...
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How to reduce pedaling resistance
I brought my hybrid bike to Evans Cycles recently to get the rear gear mech replaced after I broke it.
When I got the bike back, it was significantly harder to pedal. I tried moving my gears lower ...
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How do you put a usable brake on a bike trailer?
How are you able to brake when on a bike trailer? I am making a bike trailer and need some tips on how to make it.
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New Bike - gear shifter installed on the left and upside down? Easy fix?
New bike (flat bar , gravel bike) came with the gear lever on the left side and upside down. Dropper post lever on the right side of bars, and on top of the bar. Any reason for this, and is it an easy ...
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How to replace a band (hub, drum) brake with a freewheel
I am looking to convert my bicycle into a semi-electric bike by adding a freewheel. The 2 freewheels will allow me to use either pedals or an electric motor to move the bike. However, I don't have ...
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Tektro HD-M275 rear brake making grinding noises while braking
I got Tektro HD-M275 hydraulic disc brakes with 180mm rotors, front brake is working perfectly with no issues. Under light braking rear brake works normally without any noises or vibrations, but as ...
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SRAM force axs brake judder/shake/vibrate
I have problem with my SRAM force axs brakes, I bought new disc brake rotors and as well brake pads, cleaned it all changed it, but yet when I brake it just totally judders or vibrates it just doesn’t ...
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Type of brakes that will work with beach cruiser with no brake hole in wheel
My daughter has a 24" beach cruiser and doesn't like pedalling backwards to stop. She really wants hand brakes. There is a hole in the frame above the tire (where a rear light might be installed) ...
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can't stop pedaling or chain drops down
Managed to unstick derailer. But can't stop pedaling or chain drops down.So when trying to stop bike. have to take feet off pedal to not catch chain
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Initial resistance / detent feeling in hydraulic brake
My brake has a up-front amount of pressure it needs before it will then engage. It feels like I'm actuating a clicky button and not a continuously moving brake. What could be causing this?
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My shimano ultegra quick release is not working because the ball bearing inside got lost, can someone help me to identify the size of it?
Can someone help me because my ultegra caliper quick release system is not working because the ball bearing inside got lost (see picture below)
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Why does my Shimano Nexus 8i need readjustment after every gear shift?
Since a month or two, almost every time I change gear my Shimano Nexus 8i becomes "unadjusted". I have readjusted it dozens of time but the problem persists. The gear is really easy to ...
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