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Combining Tiagra Shifters With an Ultegra Rear and Front Derailleur Like a Pro

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Read more about the article Combining Tiagra Shifters With an Ultegra Rear and Front Derailleur Like a Pro

Good news. Tiagra shifters can be combined with Ultegra's mech. Rear Compatibility Tiagra 4500 rear shifters are compatible with Ultegra's 10-speed rear derailleurs. Tiagra 4600 rear shifters can work with…

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Shimano Sora Parts On a Gravel Bike? Genius or Not?

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Read more about the article Shimano Sora Parts On a Gravel Bike? Genius or Not?

Super summary: Sora is a very good choice for a budget gravel bike. It's sufficiently tough, affordable, and compatible with MTB parts. To learn more, keep reading. In descending order,…

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Secret Strategies For Retrieving Spoke Nipples Lost In a Rim (it works)

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Read more about the article Secret Strategies For Retrieving Spoke Nipples Lost In a Rim (it works)

Description of the Problem: During wheel building or when replacing a spoke, a nipple falls between the walls of a double-wall rim and starts rattling. The problem is fairly common…

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Want To Ride With One Pannier Only? It will suck.

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Read more about the article Want To Ride With One Pannier Only? It will suck.

Bicycle panniers are a very useful accessory; they allow you to transport plenty of objects (e.g., clothes, laptops, food...etc.) while saving you the trouble of carrying a rucksack suffocating your…

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The Dangers Of Shifting Both Derailleurs Simultaneously

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Read more about the article The Dangers Of Shifting Both Derailleurs Simultaneously

The front and rear derailleurs are marvelous machines that allow cyclists to fine-tune their cadence and cover greater distances filled with more obstacles. Hence, it is important to develop proper…

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Why I Commute with a Bicycle Rear-view Mirror (function>looks)

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Why do I commute with a bicycle rear-view mirror? Because it allows me to acquire useful traffic information with a single glance. Yes, the silhouette isn't aesthetic, and I certainly…

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Installing a Full Fender and a MudFlap On a Mountain Bike with Disc Brakes (photos)

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Read more about the article Installing a Full Fender and a MudFlap On a Mountain Bike with Disc Brakes (photos)

My MTB commute journey began a couple of years ago. One of my first lessons was how important fenders are – riding around town without protection from the water and…

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