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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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Shimano Ultegra 9500 set rear mech skips 8th gear

I'm riding a stock Schwinn fastback road bike from around 2004 that came with a Shimano Ultegra 9500 set, with 2x9 speeds. I have never messed with the derailleurs as they've always worked fine. The ...
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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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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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New tire tube and grinding noise?

I punctured my tire tube so i had to remove my back wheel out and replaced the tube, when reassembled, derailleurs started making grinding noises. I checked where the sound was coming and it was ...
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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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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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Not able to shift from a specific gear

I have a 9-speed rear derailleur and shifting from 1 to 9 isn’t a problem except when it is from 6 to 7, while downshifting has a bit of lag, upshifting takes forever and sometimes it doesn’t even ...
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Replacement pulleys for Shimano Deore XT RD-M739 SGS derailleur (8sp)

Wondering what replacement pulleys I should get for this type of derailleur. All details of the derailleur can be found here: https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=4f90a749-6254-4a37-840d-...
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My derailleur doesn't go from gear 1 to gear 2 by itself but the rest does

The derailleur doesn't go from gear 1 to gear 2 by itself so I have to manually push it, it works perfectly fine shifting from 2 to 7 but when I try to change the gear to 8, it stays on 7
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My bike won’t change out of first gear

NoI’ve tried changing the looseness of the H and L screws but my great problem remains the same. It won’t change out of first gear even when I manually put it into another gear. The back derailer is ...
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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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Which currently available rear derailleur would work as a replacement for a Schwinn Boundary 29 Pro Shift?

I would like to change my rear derailleur. I have a Schwinn Boundary 29 inch, Pro Shift. I am not sure what year. Which currently available derailleur would mount up to the frame and operate correctly ...
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Claude butler urban rear derailer upgrade

Hi looking to upgrade rear derailer. Currently has shimano tourney tx30 with 3 x 7 set. Can I fit a deore instead?

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