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Running 52/36 Cranks With a 11-30 Cassette? (pro & cons compared)

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Combining a 52/36 crankset with an 11-30 cassette is a viable option when: Short Distances If the bike is used for short distances (a mile or two), then almost any…

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Are Chainrings Speed Specific? (fast answer)

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Condensed answer: Chainrings are technically speed specific because the outer width of the chain changes with each gear increase or decrease. Those changes directly influence the width of the front…

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10-speed Front Derailleur and a 9-speed Chain? (fast answer)

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Condensed Answer: A 10-speed front derailleur can operate sufficiently well with a 9-speed chain. The main issue to look for is rubbing of the chain against the derailleur's cage. Of…

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Can You Put a 9-speed Chain On a 10-speed Cassette? (fastest answer)

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Read more about the article Can You Put a 9-speed Chain On a 10-speed Cassette? (fastest answer)

Condensed Answer: A 9-speed chain is too wide for a 10-speed cassette. The additional width will result in poor shifting, noise, and premature wear of the drivetrain. It's recommended to…

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Can You Use a 9-speed Chain On an 8-speed Cassette?

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Condensed Answer: In most cases, 9-speed chains can be used on 8-speed cassettes. 9-speed chains are slightly narrower, but their dimensions do not make them completely inadequate when integrated into…

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Can You Put a 12-speed Cassette On a 142mm Hub?

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Condensed Answer: A 12-speed cassette can be installed on a 142mm hub when the freehub body and the cassette are compatible. If the freehub has HyperGlide/PowerGlide splines, the options are:…

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Can You Put a 12-speed Cassette On an 8-speed Hub? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Can You Put a 12-speed Cassette On an 8-speed Hub? (fast answer)

Condensed Answer: A 12-speed cassette can be used on an 8-speed hub when: The hub is made by Shimano or SRAM (HyperGlide or PowerGlide series) and is combined with 12-speed…

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Can You Put a 10-speed Chain On a 12-speed Chainring? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Can You Put a 10-speed Chain On a 12-speed Chainring? (fast answer)

Condensed Answer: Chainrings are less "pretentious" when it comes to chain size than cassettes. A 12-speed chainring can operate with a 10-speed chain if the rest of the drivetrain is…

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Will a 10-speed Chain Work On an 11-speed Cassette?

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Condensed Answer: 10-speed chains are slightly wider than 11-speed models. Consequently, the outer plates of the chain could come in contact with the cogs surrounding the sprocket currently in use.…

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Can You Put a 12-speed Cassette On a 10-speed Hub? (fast answer)

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There are two requirements for a cassette to be compatible with a particular hub The splines of the hub should match the cutout on the cassette. If that condition is…

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