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Should brake lever move if you press the (V-brake) calipers together?

The "normal" way is pretty clear: you press the brake lever, it pulls the bowden, which then forces the V-brake calipers together. However, the question is: should it work also...

Asked on 05/09/2021

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compatibility for a new cassette and chain

My cassette and chain have worn so I need replacements, My cassette is a 10 speed 12-30 and it says on it shimano hyperglide cs 4600 - I have struggled...

Asked on 05/09/2021

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Cleats and shoes

I have some cleats that say Look Patent, what are the compatible look pedals?I am pretty sure that that is what the cleats say but correct me if I...

Asked on 05/09/2021

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Can broken caliper be fixed?

I have a broken hydraulic caliper and am wondering if it can be fixed? Can I buy the half that the broken mount is on or would it be better...

Asked on 05/08/2021

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Chainguard vs front mudguard to protect the chain from spray

My local bicycle mechanic advised me to get mudguards (such as the ones in Image 1) to extend the life of my drivetrain and protect it from spray in the...

Asked on 05/08/2021

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Twist shifter cannot shift down – what might be the cause?

My son's bike is stuck on 7. When we try to shift down to 1, there are no clicks. It just shoots right back to 7. This is a dial/twist/grip...

Asked on 05/08/2021 by VAGolfDad

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Headwind issues

I commute to school (11-12 km one-way) pretty early in the morning (6:30 Indian Standard Time). I live near the coast and the headwinds that I face on the...

Asked on 05/08/2021

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Tiagra levers moving loose

Lately I have noticed that, whenever I use the bar-end lever to shift the gears up (both front and rear) for the first couple of actions the lever feels loose:...

Asked on 05/07/2021

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Shimano new shifters needed to replace 105 10speeds

My right shifter has completely broken and I need to buy new shifters. The current setup is a 10-speed system using 105's. I appreciate that the new 105's come...

Asked on 05/07/2021

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Still skipping cogs when shifting after indexing and replacing shifter

I have been having problems with cogs being skipped when shifting up or down.Heavy pedaling will cause shifting sometimes.To fix this I tried resting the high and low...

Asked on 05/07/2021 by pedalfaster

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