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Questions tagged [drivetrain]

Questions about a bicycle's drivetrain system, including the chain, gears, chainrings, derailleurs, etcetera.

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Will Deore M6000 SGS derailleur work with 42t cassette in 1x10 configuration?

I'm building a 26er 1x10 commuter. I have a 40t chainring and 11-42 cassette. Will an out-of-the-box (no goat link or extra-long B screw) 2017 Deore M6000 SGS Rear Derailleur work with this? Will the YBN SLA 101-TiB chain have enough links to cover…
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What parts do I need to upgrade my drivetrain?

I have a Cannondale M300 with a 7-speed drivetrain. The parts are fairly worn and I am considering converting to a 9-speed as 7-speed components are getting harder to find. What parts do I need to consider to replace the drive-train?
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What is the source of BB area creaking associated with ambient temperature changes?

A general answer would be welcome, maybe encompassing -10C-40C/15-100F temperatures, but my particular ride is an aluminium frame with pressfit BB30 and Tiagra commponents, in Scotland's climate, stored outside but in a shed. Last year I had a tiny…
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How to: Sram 2x10 to 1x10

I'm thinking on converting my Sram transmission 2x10 to 1x10, this is with a single chain ring. My biggest doubt is how to prevent cross chaining, do I need to get a special chain or how do I prevent the excessive wear out and grainy feeling when…
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Sora R3000 STI shifters compatibility

Are the new Sora R3000 STI shifters compatible with dura ace 7700 brakes and derailleurs? Thanks
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11t sprocket compatibility between Shimano 105 and Ultegra

Specifically, can an Ultegra r6800 11-speed, 11t sprocket replace the 11t sprocket on a 105 r7000 cassette without issue?
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Will it cause problems if I use components from different series?

If I set up a bike with: 10-speed tiagra shifters 10-speed dura ace read derailleur 9-speed 105 front derailleur Will it cause problems if I use components from different series? (All of these are from within the past year or two.)
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Crankset and derailleur

I am checking out my new mtb for it's parts. How can I be sure I have a rear derailleur with the right cage length? The difference between the large and the small on the rear is from 42 to 11, and from 36 to 26 at the crankset. Before I replace…
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3x9 speed to a 1x9 speed conversion

I want to convert my 27 speed 3x9 to a 1x9. What do you recommend for chainring and cassette combinations? What are the cautions?
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How to choose between 10 speed vs 12 speed drivetrain on mountain bike. Pros and Cons

I'm buying a mountain bike from a company that lets you choose the drivetrain. I am having trouble deciding whether to go for a 1 x 10 speed Deore option (11-42) or a 1 x 12 speed SLX (recently released) (10-51) or GX Eagle Sram (10-50) option. My…
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Could I have enough chain retention on a 1X system with just a narrow wide chainring without a clutch?

My bike is a 2017 Fuel EX 5, i am considering converting it to a 1X (pronounced '1 by') chainring. But i am unsure if i will get enough chain retention to stop my chain falling off with just a narrow wide chainring. Has anybody else tried…
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Chain sometimes jumps. New parts

Can't seem to get to the bottom of this. I have an 1997 Marin Eldridge Grade. I use it mostly for touring. The chain jumps or skips. It doesn't Jump down to a smaller sprocket. What the chain does seems like it could be several things. 1.It could…
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Noisy drivetrain on road bike

I have a noisy drive train on my Trek road bike with Shimano 105. It's very noticeable on the big cog, and is not as bad on the small cog, but still irritating. It's just a constant whiring noise. I am going to give it a clean all around, but it is…
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Crank set pairing with cassette

I have a 50-32 crankset (165mm Crank arm length) and an 11-32 cassette. I'm having difficulty when I switch up to the 50. I do Sprint Triathlons as an age grouper (70-75). Additional information: I am 70 years old, 5' 4" tall, and training for…
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Will 7-speed MicroSHIFT work with 9-speed shimano cassette?

I am building out a marketplace bike. It came with a MicroSHIFT derailleur and had a 7-speed cassette on it. I want to put a 9-speed shimano cassette on and still use the MicroSHIFT derailleur. Are they compatible?
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