Unanswered Questions
50 questions with no upvoted or accepted answers
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Sram AXS derailleur does not shift
Have you encountered a problem where a rear AXS derailleur stops shifting? Any suggestions?
I bought a mint 2023 GX AXS derailleur on Marketplace, it worked for the first short test ride on a road but ...
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What are the axle nut sizes on the brompton?
What are the exact specifications of the nuts used on the various axles of the Brompton bicycle?
Specifically, I have a 2016 M6R black, but I would appreciate it if you listed the specifications for ...
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Something like chainsuck on RD lower pulley after new crankset install?
I just switched out a Shimano M5100 crankset for a SRAM GX Eagle crankset. I am using a KMC X11-EL chain. I cleaned the chain before installing it with the new crankset. My RD is a Shimano SLX 11-...
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Upgrading Shimano Acera 8 speed Rear Derailleur to 8 speed Shimano XTR derailleur
Looking for some help here. I am upgrading Shimano Acera 8 speed rear derailleur to 8 speed Shimano XTR rear derailleur and it appears that because the old 8 speed XTR derailleur has a clip for the ...
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clicking chain on 3rd gear only
Shimano DI2 11 speed XTR on my gravel bike. The 3rd from smallest gear on the cassette makes a clicking sound. Any other gear its fine. Cassette and chain are fairly new. Have reindexed, checked ...
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Rear wheel not centred
I've been trying to fit a second rear wheel to a fracing frame rebuild and I've noticed it is very off-centre. You can see from the pictures that it is much closer to the non-drive side than drive ...
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Freehub with sealed/cartridge bearings
I decided to buy a new freehub and replace it myself, as the one I had broke down (started spinning to both sides). However, I didn't realize the new freehub has sealed/cartridge bearings as opposed ...
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Using 11-36t 9 speed derailleur with 11-40t 9 speed cassette
So I've got the shimano altus rd-m2000 and it says that it only supports 11-36t. However, I've seen people on forums say that it's possible with this derailleur. Even it I was wondering if with a ...
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Why do SRAM rear derailleur not have a parallel movement
My SRAM rear derailleur (Rival 22 circa 2016) has a non parallel movement. When it is in the lowest gear, the cage and pulley sprockets align with the cassette sprockets, but when it's in the highest ...
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What size rear axle and cones for 1999 Schwinn Cruiser 6?
What size rear axle and cones fit a 1999 Schwinn Cruiser 6 bicycle. I cannot find a part number or identifier, is it the same size as BMX parts?
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Rear wheel rubbing frame
I notice when I tighten my quick release it centres but when I tighten the boot side it starts to get out of centre.
Could it be my quick release??😬🙏🏼
I have a 2017 giant atx 2
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Old bike: replaced rear axle but the tire goes off the axis when I get on it
I just broke and then replaced my rear axle on an old timey race bike I bought online.
Everything seems to go smoothly when the bike is up on a stand or on at my side, but once I get on it and try to ...
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How do you stop the rubber shield from wandering unless you lock it behind the shift outer cap w/ tongue, which introduces a compressible sheath?
I installed the two parts
shift outer cap with long tongue, and
rubber shield
as shown below, but I'm not absolutely sure this is right.
If I put the rubber shield (the one on the right in the ...
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Is this SRAM X7 bent?
Lower jockey wheel seems to not be in line with upper so wondering if if was in an accident or bent somehow. If so, anything likely needed besides a new derailleur?
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Newbie biking question: Tacx flow smart trainer compatibility with Decathlon Triban RC 100/120
Complete newbie to biking and indoor biking.
I'm looking to buy the Decathlon Triban RC 100 or 120 model. I can't seem to gauge the compatibility with the Tacx flow smart trainer (wheels on).
On the ...
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