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Can You Use Shimano Alivio On a Road Bike? (fast answer)

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Read more about the article Can You Use Shimano Alivio On a Road Bike? (fast answer)

Condensed Answer: Shimano Alivio represents a mid-tier series of bike components designed for MTB and trekking bicycles. Some of the parts (e.g., rear derailleur, cassettes, hubs...etc.) can be integrated into a…

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Can I Use Shimano Rotors With Hope Brakes?

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Condensed Answer: Hope brakes can be used with Shimano rotors when the diameter and the thickness of the rotor are compatible with the brake caliper in question. That said, the…

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Can You Use Campagnolo Shifters With a Shimano Derailleur?

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Read more about the article Can You Use Campagnolo Shifters With a Shimano Derailleur?

Condensed Answer: The cable pull of indexed Campagnolo shifters is different from that of Shimano shifters. Consequently, using Campagnolo shifters with a Shimano derailleur will result in a less than…

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Can I Use a Shimano Front Derailleur With SRAM Shifters? (simple answer)

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Read more about the article Can I Use a Shimano Front Derailleur With SRAM Shifters? (simple answer)

Condensed Answer: In general, it's possible to combine a Shimano front derailleur with a SRAM shifter because both brands use extremely close cable pull ratios for the front mech. That…

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Can You Use a SRAM Crankset With a Shimano Group set? (simple answer)

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The goal of this article is to outline SRAM cranks' level of compatibility with a Shimano groupset. Definitions Cranks – a component connected to the pedals and the chainrings that…

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Can You Use Shimano Rotors With Magura Brakes?

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Condensed Answer: Shimano rotors are slightly thinner than Magura models. Their thinness puts them at the limit allowed by Magura. Combining Shimano rotors with Magura brakes is technically not a…

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Why Does Shimano Use Cup and Cone?

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The reasons why Shimano continues to use cup and cone bearings are: Simplicity Cup and cone bearings are as simple as it gets. The simplified mechanism reduces the chances of…

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Can I Use Shimano Cleats with Crank Brothers Pedals?

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Condensed Answer: Shimano cleats are incompatible with Crank Brothers pedals. If you have Crank Brothers pedals and Shimano shoes, you have to unmount the original cleats and mount the cleats…

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Can You Use SRAM Rotors With Shimano Brakes?

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Condensed answer: SRAM rotors can be used with Shimano disc brakes. The diameter of the rotors should match the system's settings. The rotors have to be compatible with the wheel's…

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Can You Use a SRAM Bleed Kit On Shimano?

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Condensed Answer: SRAM and Shimano hydraulic brakes require a different bleeding process. The bleeding kits designed for each brand reflect the dissimilarities. That said, it's possible to use parts of…

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