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Can an 11-speed Derailleur Work With a 12-speed Cassette and Shifter?

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There are two factors that determine whether an 11-speed derailleur is compatible with a 12-speed cassette and shifter: The derailleur rear shift ratio The derailleur's total capacity Understanding Derailleur Rear…

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Will a 10-speed Chain Work On an 8-speed Cassette?

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Condensed Answer: A 10-speed chain can technically work with an 8-speed cassette, but the dimensions of the chain are not ideal. Both the inner and the outer width of the…

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Can You Use an 11-speed Chain On a 9-speed Cassette?

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Condensed Answer: An 11-speed chain is narrower than a 9-speed chain and can therefore work with a 9-speed cassette. The combination, however, makes little financial sense because 11-speed components are…

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140mm vs. 160mm Rotors? (Pros and Cons Compared)

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This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 140mm and 160mm disc brake rotors. The Advantages of 160mm Rotors Superior Braking Power 160mm rotors are 14% larger than 140mm models.…

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Can You Use a 12-Speed Chain on a 10-Speed Cassette? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Can You Use a 12-Speed Chain on a 10-Speed Cassette? (fast answer)

Condensed Answer: A 12-speed chain can operate with a 10-speed cassette. The only exception are Shimano's new 12-speed chains. Those don't mix well with 10-speed chainrings. Understanding Chain Width A…

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25mm vs 28mm Tires (Comparison & Analysis)

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This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 25mm and 28mm bike tires. Weight Comparison The table below compares the weight of 700x25 and 700x28 tires: 25mm ModelsWeight28mm ModelsWeightContinental Grand…

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Can You Put 27.5″ Wheels On a 26″ Fork? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: A 26" fork with long legs may accept a 27.5" wheel. However, the change may require the user to replace the tire with a slimmer one to reduce…

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32mm vs. 35mm Bike Tires (Comparison & Analysis)

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This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of 32mm and 35mm bike tires. Weight Comparison The table below compares the weight of 32mm and 35mm tires: 32mmWeight35mmWeightContinental GatorHardshell375gContinental Terra Speed…

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Sealed vs. Unsealed Headsets (Comparison & Analysis)

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This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of sealed and unsealed bicycle headsets. What is a sealed headset? Sealed Headset Bearings The headset of a bicycle is a system of…

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DU Bearings vs. Ball Bearings (Comparison & Analysis)

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This post compares the advantages and disadvantages of DU bearings and standard ball bearings. What are DU bearings? DU bearings/bushings are a hollow cylinder (sleeve) that rotates around an axle.…

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