How To Install Claris Shifters On an MTB (practical tips)
A while back I asked myself - what would be the cheapest way to add brake-shifters (the type of shifters found on road bikes) to an MTB? My instinctive reaction…
My Comparison Of 11-28 and 11-34 Cassettes
This article compares the advantages and disadvantages of 11-28 and 11-34 cassettes. Let's get into it. The Advantages of 11-34 Cassettes 11-34 (11-speed cassette) 1. Lower Gear Range The strongest…
Integrating a KMC Chain In a Campagnolo Drivetrain (Good…or…)
Condensed Answer: KMC chains are compatible with Campagnolo drivetrains when the chain and the cassette are designed for the same number of gears (e.g., 11-speed chain + 11-speed cassette). It's…
Combining a 9-speed Chain and a 7-speed Cassette/Freewheel (possible or not)
Condensed Answer: A 9-speed chain can technically operate with a 7-speed cassette, but the combination is not recommended as it results in "weird" shifting. The incompatibility is due to the…
Integrating a 10-speed Front Derailleur In an 11-speed Drivetrain
A 10-speed front derailleur can be combined with an 11-speed drivetrain, but the setup is not ideal because the derailleur's cage is slightly wider and can create shifting issues. For…
What Happens If We Combine an 11-speed Derailleur With an 8-speed Cassette and Shifter?
Condensed Answer: It's possible to integrate an 11-speed derailleur in an indexed drivetrain with an 8-speed cassette and 8-speed shifter only in the following cases: Option 1: 11-speed Shimano or…
The Compatibility Of 11-speed Campagnolo Cassettes and Shimano Shifters
Shimano shifters and an 11-speed Campagnolo cassette are not an ideal combination. If the drivetrain is indexed, the only somewhat viable options are: Shimano 11-speed Road Derailleur + Shimano 11-speed…
The Compatibility of Ultegra 6870 and 8050
Ultegra 6870 and Ultegra 8050 are high-end 11-speed road group sets by Shimano. The cable pulls and the rear shift ratios as well as the used technology of both group…
Combining Tiagra Shifters and a Deore Rear Derailleur
Shifters from the Tiagra 4600 series are compatible with 8 and 9-speed Deore rear derailleurs. The Tiagra 4700 series, however, is incompatible with Deore derailleurs. Rear Shift Ratio and Cable…
Operating a 3x Front Derailleur as a 2x Model (photos inside)
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 requires adjustments…