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What components are compatible with what other components

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"Old" vs new Shimano 9-speed compatibility?

I'm dusting off a 2002 mountain bike to use for commuting, and the existing old Deore LX 9-speed shifters are shot and need replacement. It looks like the current 9-speed Shimano options might be Alivio or Acera, but I wanted to make sure that they…
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Looking to Resolve Inexpensive Bike (Riverside 500) Compatibility Issues with Elite Suito Trainer

I have an Elite Suito trainer, but am now struggling to find the cheapest bike that is compatible with it. Is the B'Twin Riverside 500 (https://www.decathlon.in/p/8389412/hybrid-india/adult-hybrid-cycle-riverside-500-grey-red) compatible with it?…
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Utilization of R8000 Ultegra 50/34 chainset on gravel frame with rear spacing of 142mm

I have an Ultegra 11 speed mech kit, R8000, with 50/34 chain-set mated to a 68mm BSA Kogel BB on a Strong TI frame. I'd like to use this kit on a new build; an all roads, or "gravel" if you will, bike, having 142mm rear spacing. Plan is to specify…
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Shimano compatibilty problem

I have a hybrid bike which has dropped handlebars with Shimano Tiagra dual brake/gear levers. The front mech is a Tiagra triple ring and the back mech is Shimano Deore XT (9 sprockets) I have developed back problems and now need a more upright…
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r9000 Dura Ace inner chainring vs r7000 105

I just bought a Dura Ace 53/39 off Craigslist. So now I'm buying a DA 50t outer chainring (and selling the 53t). As for the inner chainring, is there any difference besides price, weight and style between a DA inner chainring and its 105…
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Huffy 24 Alpine mountain bike POWER shifter compatibility

I need a compatible front and rear shifters for a Huffy Alpine 24" mountain bike. It presently has POWER shift shifters.
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Tiagra 9 speed triple front with a 10 speed group

I want to temporarily swap parts on two bikes for a trip - I currently have a Tiagra 9-speed setup and a bike with Ultegra 6600 double/10 speed. Is it possible to use the triple front shifter from a 9-speed group with the Ultegra group (substituting…
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Cycling With Diabetes

I am 40 Years Old. I got diabetes at the age of 21. In that case how long can I cycling per day. Am I Compatible for long ride. Which type of bike and roads are compatible for me.
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Can I use 26 1 3/8 tire to replace a 27 1 1/4?

As in title, can I use 26 1 3/8 tire to replace a 27 1 1/4? Is this workable with some elbow grease? Any negative consequences of trying? It is an older road bike with the original tires (27 1 1/4). I went to a local store and closest match was…
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Can we use Shimano XTR 2x11 speed shifter with Shimano 2x11 Dura-Ace RD and FD?

Is Shimano XTR 2x11 shifter compatible with 2x11 Dura-ace RD and FD? I'm looking to upgrade my old bike with porteur type handlebar with some high-end components. I'm planning to make it like an all around sleeper bike but built with speed and being…
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Norco Threshold Carbon SL 2017

I have a pair of Mavic XA Pro 650b’s that I am trying to fit into my Norco Threshold Carbon SL 2017 is there an obvious reason that the rear wheel fouls the disc mount boss? Am I able to rectify the issue?
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Compatibility of bar end shifters and 10 spd Tiagra

I want to try an aero bar type set up, with bar end shifters on my 10 speed Tiagra road bike, do I need a particular bar end shifter to do this?
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will Shimano Shimano Dura Ace 7700 STI Flight Deck work with Rear Derailleur Shimano XT RD-M771

I thinking to change my Long Haul Trucker set up. Have both Dura Ace 7700 / 7703 STI Flight Deck 3x9. Will it be compatible with the LHT stock Front Derailleur Shimano Sora FD-3403 n Rear Derailleur Shimano XT RD-M771. I'm changing over to Paul…
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Chain and Freewheel compatibility with a narrow wide chainring

I wanted a smaller tooth chainring for an older road bike. I bought a new crankset with a single 34T chainring. The old chain doesn't work because the new chainring is a narrow wide configuration. I'm having trouble finding a 34T non-narrow wide…
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Tiagra Rear Derailleur Compatibility

I've just purchased a 2014 Wahoo Kickr with an 11-speed Shimano cassette on it and I'm having a bit of difficulty getting it to work properly with a Tiagra 10-speed rear-derailleur. Is this because the parts are incompatible? I'm still trying to get…
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