46 - 30 subcompact crankset compatability with FB
Hi, I am running a 46/30 10 speed setup. My shifters are 10 speed 105s. My problem is that the standard 5700 front derailleur hits the chainstay when the chain is on the inner ring. Off course i can...
View Article12 spd with 11 speed cogs?
Hello; 78 yr old rider, not much power left in the engine room, but still riding 16km 4 times a week. my bike could be called a city bike and currently running a 11spd [11-40] cassette, i also have a...
View ArticleShimano 6400 uniglide cassette compatibility
Hello everyone, I am planning on swapping my old Shimano Tricolor 6400 7 speed uniglide freehub cassette and chain. Since the same cassette is hard to find in Serbia and is expensive, I am looking for...
View ArticleCompatibility of shifters with Shimano Deore derailleurs
Hello, I have a Kona Sutra SE 2022 with a drop handlebar, microshift end bar shifters and Shimano Deore derailleurs (front is 3 speeds and rear is 10 speeds, SGS). I am considering replacing the drop...
View ArticleIs there more than one Freehub body that fits Shimano 11 Speed XT cassettes?
Hi, the wheel builder has the following (attached pictures) freehub bodies on offer. Is there more than one Freehub body option that works with Shimano XT?
View ArticleSeeking Budget-Friendly Shift Lever Advice for MTB Setup
Hello Fellow Cyclists, I trust you're all enjoying your cycling adventures haha. I'm here with a question about my current MTB configuration and plans for a mullet setup. Here are the details: Shifting...
View ArticleWhich MTB Shifting with STI?
Hey, I'm looking for a combination of RD and FD, which I could use with an STI. The RD/FD could be XT or SLX, while the STI I was thinking about something in the 105-Class. The FD would have to be Low...
View ArticleReplacing a 9s Shimano Crankset (Fc-M770) with a 10s on (Fc-M780)
I still have and love my old race MTB bike which runs a 9s drivetrain system. My Fc-M770 crankset is getting old and wondered if I could use a 10s FcM-780 without chaining any other element in the...
View ArticleShift ratio and pull ratio equation
Am I correct in saying the shift ratio on "compatibility [04] rear derailleurs" the equation is: shift ratio=derailleur lateral movement divided by cable movement per click. Also is the cable movement...
View ArticleCompatibility [04] Rear derailleurs - article comments
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View ArticleCompatibility [05] Front derailleurs - article comments
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View ArticleCompatibility [01] Chains - article comments
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View ArticleCompatibility [02] Cassettes - article comments
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View ArticleCompatibility [03] Rear hubs - article comments
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View ArticleCompatibility [07] Rear shifters - article comments
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View ArticleCompatibility [08] Mechanical brakes - article comments
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View ArticleCompatibility [09] Cranks(ets) - article comments
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View ArticleCompatibility [06] Front shifters - article comments
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View ArticleCompatibility [10] Bottom brackets - article comments
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View ArticleLooking to Frankenstein together a few components
Hello, new member here (Jeff) and I have been buying/selling/repairing and riding with a passion since 2006. I currently have a TREK SOHO with a GXP threaded BSA bottom bracket and SRAM S-300 courier...
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