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Does this top pulley wheel look too far from the cassette?
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Does this top pulley wheel look too far from the cassette?

The bike is upside down as I take the picture. I have a bike stand that is ordered and on the way, but in the meantime, does this pulley wheel look too far away from the cassette? I asked because I’m having issues shifting only going from gear 3 to gear 2 with gear 3 being the smaller cog on the cassette and gear 2 being the larger cog. It shifts instantly, but just makes a noise for a split second like it’s struggling to grab the teeth, not always but enough that I notice it. Every other year shifts up and down quietly and instantly.

Update: SOLVED. Thank you for the excellent help from all!

u/userX97ee2ska11qa — 3 days ago
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Back with another newbie question- chain maintenance

Having decided to handle my own maintenance and learn along the way, what tools do I need for chain maintenance?

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u/userX97ee2ska11qa — 5 days ago
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When you’re looking at torque specs and it gives you a range, for instance 6 to 8 Nm, where do you guys usually aim?

Should I go for the low end to be safe so nothing snaps, the high end to make sure it doesn’t vibrate loose, or just hit the middle?

Is there a general consensus on this? I’ve heard different things, like aiming for the middle to account for wrench calibration errors, but I’d love to know what the standard practice is.

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u/userX97ee2ska11qa — 7 days ago
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u/userX97ee2ska11qa — 7 days ago
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https://preview.redd.it/8jj3szwoczyg1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cadcf3bd30680c0b8d60883d92de4258529ee289

Is this a Shimano Link Glide chain? It is supposed to be the LG-500. I ask because I was told by the shop I had the wrong one installed when I went in for shifting issues. I was given this one, and shifting was better, but a little rough today, and I decided to take a closer look. What does the XH or HX, whichever side is right side up, mean? Also, is this chain upside down?

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u/userX97ee2ska11qa — 11 days ago
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I wanted to share an update on a bike issue I had a couple of weeks ago. I was experiencing a clunking sound and rough shifting when moving from gear one to gear two, and some other gears were a bit rough too. Many suggested a bent derailleur hanger might be the cause. I took my bike to a mechanic who found the hanger was minimally bent and straightened it for free, which was awesome. I tipped him, but the issue persisted.

Thinking the hanger might be bent again, I took my bike to a Trek store. Turns out, when I had my chain replaced at the start of the year, the wrong chain was installed. I have a Shimano CUES drivetrain, which requires link guide chains, but the mechanic at the independent bike store had put on a Hyperglide chain. The Trek mechanic noticed this, replaced it with the correct link guide chain, and the problem was fixed immediately.

I’m curious if the wrong chain could have worn down my cassette or even caused the slight bend in the derailleur hanger. I was pretty surprised by the whole situation and would love to hear your thoughts.

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u/userX97ee2ska11qa — 11 days ago
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I’m messing around with my Trek Dual Sport 2 Gen 5 trying to turn it into more of a do it all bike. I ride roughly 60 percent pavement and 40 percent dirt, mostly local singletrack and towpaths. Nothing too crazy, but enough that the stock setup feels a bit limiting.

So far I’ve put on 27.5 x 2.2 Cross Kings, upgraded the brakes to MT201s, and added some better grips. I also just installed a threaded BB, so now I’m looking at ditching the square taper crank and going to a proper Hollowtech setup. Main goal is also getting a clutched derailleur because the chain slap is getting annoying off road.

Thinking about going with a full Deore M5100 1x11 setup:

M5100 drivetrain
M5100 SGS derailleur with clutch
11 to 51 cassette
M5100 1 cranks
34T chainring, maybe 36T

Also wondering about the gearing. With 60 percent road riding, is 34T going to feel too spinny on the top end, or is it fine paired with the 11T?

Appreciate any input.

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u/userX97ee2ska11qa — 12 days ago
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I’m messing around with my BBC Dual Sport 2 Gen 5 trying to turn it into more of a do it all bike. I ride roughly 60 percent pavement and 40 percent dirt, mostly local singletrack and towpaths. Nothing too crazy, but enough that the stock setup feels a bit limiting.

So far I’ve put on 27.5 x 2.2 Cross Kings, upgraded the brakes to MT201s, and added some better grips. I also just installed a threaded BB, so now I’m looking at ditching the square taper crank and going to a proper Hollowtech setup. Main goal is also getting a clutched derailleur because the chain slap is getting annoying off road.

Thinking about going with a full Deore M5100 1x11 setup:

M5100 drivetrain
M5100 SGS derailleur with clutch
11 to 51 cassette
M5100 1 cranks
34T chainring, maybe 36T

Also wondering about the gearing. With 60 percent road riding, is 34T going to feel too spinny on the top end, or is it fine paired with the 11T?

Appreciate any input.

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u/userX97ee2ska11qa — 12 days ago
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I was out for a ride on my local trails today and ended up relaxing on a bench. I noticed two people using the bike repair stand, both for the pump. One guy was pumping super aggressively, like he was in a race to inflate his tire the fastest. The next person took a much slower, methodical approach. It got me thinking, is there a more accurate way to pump tires? Are both methods equally effective? What’s your preference, and how do you usually do it?

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u/userX97ee2ska11qa — 14 days ago
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I’m following up on my previous post asking if a cassette looked worn. Now, I’m wondering if this looks like a bent derailer to you. The problem is that shifting from gear one to gear two makes a loud clunk, while all other shifts are smooth and quick. A mechanic adjusted the limit screw and barrel adjusters but couldn’t fix the clunk. Based on feedback from my last post, I thought I’d share some pictures to see if anyone can help. By the way, it’s surprisingly tricky to get a straight on shot of this view when taking a picture.

Edit: some more pics Thai time with the chain in gear 5, first pics were gear 2. If any of that matters.

https://ibb.co/PGGCgJzf

https://ibb.co/23fLRQxG

https://ibb.co/mVkJyY2g

https://ibb.co/r21jBk4N

https://ibb.co/gbxvsBCv

u/userX97ee2ska11qa — 21 days ago
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I’m wondering if this Shimano Cues 9 speed cassette looks worn enough to replace. It’s exactly one year old with 3300 miles on it. I’ve already replaced the chain, and a bike mechanic suggested it’s time for a new cassette. I thought I was supposed to get more use out of Cues.

Edit: just to add that I had a mechanic look at it because it is shifting rough from gear one to gear two. All other gears shift smoothly, quietly, and normally.

u/userX97ee2ska11qa — 21 days ago