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Can You Use a 3x Front Derailleur as 2x? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: A front derailleur designed for a triple crankset (3x derailleur) can be used in conjunction with a double crankset and effectively function as a 2x derailleur. Proper operation…

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Front Derailleur Not Reaching The Big Ring (explanation & solutions)

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Description of the Problem: When the rider presses the shifter in an attempt to shift to the largest chainring, the derailleur doesn't move sufficiently to make the transition. As a…

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Why Isn’t My Front Derailleur Shifting Down? (explanation & solutions)

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Description of the Problem: The front derailleur doesn't move the chain from the large chainring to a smaller one upon command. As a result, the rider cannot use the lower…

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The Trim Function Of The Front Derailleur Doesn’t Work (explanation & solutions)

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Description of the Problem: When the rider clicks the shifter to activate the trim function of the front derailleur, the derailleur remains in the same place. Possible Sources Of The…

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Rear Derailleur Jumping Under Load (explanation & solutions)

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Description of the Problem: Option 1: When the rider is pedaling hard, there's a moment when the chain makes an abrupt jump/skip. The jump happens unexpectedly and hurts the rider's…

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Why Is My Derailleur Hitting The Spokes (explanation & solutions)

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Description of the Problem: The rear derailleur and the inner part of the chain are coming in contact with the spokes of the rear wheel. In most cases, the issue…

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Poor Shifting In The Middle Of The Cassette (explanation & solutions)

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Description of the Problem: The derailleur shifts fine when the chain is on the smallest or largest cogs, but the shifting in the middle of the cassette isn't satisfactory. Possible…

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Can You Put 25mm Tires On 19mm Rims? (fast answer)

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Condensed answer: 25mm tires can be installed on tires with a 19mm internal rim width. That said, there are some downsides to this combination. Average road rims have a 15-18mm…

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Can You Put a BMX Stem On a Fixie? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: A BMX stem can be mounted on a fixed-gear bike. The stem will have to be of the right size and type for the fork and the handlebars.…

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Can You Put a Suspension Fork On a Hybrid? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: A suspension fork can be installed on a hybrid. The travel of the fork will have to be small to preserve the original geometry of the bike and…

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