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 XON Road Bike MTB Shifter Derailleur Inner Cable Stanless Steel Teflon 1500mm  US $8.99
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 XON Road Bike MTB Shifter Derailleur Inner Cable Stanless Steel 2000mm US $7.99
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Shimano Upper Bolt and Spring List Price: $15.90 Sale Price: $10.99  |
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Shimano Upper Bolt and Springs |
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Shimano XTR RDM970/971 Upper Bolt and Spring Assembly List Price: $25.90 Sale Price: $17.28 |
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Shimano Miscellaneous Rear Derailleur Parts |
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Shimano XTR M960 Upper Bolt and Spring Assembly List Price: $25.90 Sale Price: $14.99 |
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Shimano Upper Bolt and Springs |
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Shimano RD-4500 Tiagra Rear Derallieur (SS Short Cage, 9-Speed, Silver) List Price: $54.99 Sale Price: $39.99 |
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Shimano Tiagra Rear Derallieurs.High-precision action for 7-, 8- or 9-speed systemsLarge 11-tooth pulleys run more quietly and wear evenlyItem SpecificationsColorSilver/BlackWeight265gIntended UseRoadCassette SpacingShimano/SRAM 9Shifter/Derailleur CompatibilityShimanoLargest Cog27teethChain Wrap Capacity29teethDerailleur ActionTop-Normal (Traditional)Cage LengthShort |
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Shimano 105 Rear Derailleur (Short Cage) List Price: $0.00 |
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Shimano's 105 Rear Derailleur is a sweet upgrade. Shifting is almost effortless thanks to its light-action spring and the top pulley stays a uniform |
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Shimano SM-SH56 SPD Cleat Set List Price: $19.99 Sale Price: $13.00 |
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Shimano SPD cleats can easily be replaced which will keep your pedal performing optimally by eliminating unnecessary wear and tear.Two-hole SPD cleat mountItem SpecificationsColorSilverUnit of SalePairFitsAll SPD pedals except PD-M858Cleat Bolt PatternSPDFloat0deg |
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Wald 742 Training Wheels (16-26-Inch) List Price: $32.99 Sale Price: Too low to display |
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The Wald 742 Training wheels provide the stability required to learn to pedal and operate a bike. The pair of training wheels can be installed on any single speed bike with 16, 20, 24, or 26-inch wheels. The sturdy, 5.5-inch diameter wheels boast steel construction with rubber tires for traction. They mount to the bicycle with 3/4-inch stays. Please note: These training wheels cannot be installed on bikes with derailleurs. Three slots on the brace arm allows these wheels to mount to most bicycles measuring 16 to 26 inches.Features 5 1/2" Diameter plated steel wheels with rubber tiresIntended for use by riders weighing up to 125 poundsBrace arms are designed to fit rear frames tubes up to .75 inches in diameter |
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Shimano EF-51 Shifter/Brake Lever Combo (3 x 7 Speed) List Price: $37.98 Sale Price: $32.28 |
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The Shimano EF-51 Shifter/Brake Lever Combo is designed to make shifting and braking a seamless process for easier biking. Compatible with 7-speed cassettes/freewheels and triple cranks and with V-brake systems, this combination pair replace separate brake lever and gear shift systems. Designed for ease of use, the unit has an easy-to-read gear indicator. Made by Shimano, the EF-51 Shifter/Brake Lever Combo carries a two-year warranty to be free of defects in material and workmanship. Brake lever and shifters together in the same unit. Sold as a pair. Compatible with 7-speed cassettes/freewheels and triple cranks. Compatible with v-brakes. |
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Did it begin with the Buffalo Soldiers, a turn-of-the-century infantry who customized bicycles to carry gear over rough terrain? It was August 1896, the riders, black enlisted men and a white lieutenant, rode from Missoula, Montana, to Yellowstone and back, an arduous 800 miles. Their mission: to test the bicycle for military use in mountainous terrain.
Or was it the Velo Cross Club Parisian (VCCP) of France? Comprised of about 20 young bicyclists from the outskirts of Paris, who between 1951 and 1956, they developed a sport that was remarkably akin to present-day mountain biking. These riders juiced up their French 650-B bikes with an extraordinary degree of technical sophistication.
Maybe it was John Finley Scott who was probably the first mountain bike enthusiast in the United States. In 1953 he built what he called a "Woodsie Bike", using a Schwinn World diamond frame, balloon tires, flat handlebars, derailleur gears, and cantilever brakes. John was more than twenty years ahead of his time, and while he remained an off-road cycling enthusiast, at the time there were not many others who shared his passion.
We believed that the inception of mountain biking needed to be a continuous series of events that connected with one another as opposed to an isolated incident. Another example, in the early 1970s there were a band of cyclists - The Cupertino Riders, AKA - the Morrow Dirt Club, from Cupertino California, 75 miles south of Marin, who were modifying their bikes. They were grafting thumb-shift-operated derailleurs and motorcycle lever-operated drum brakes to their klunkers to help them get up and down the south bay hills. They competed against some future hall-of-famers at a Marin County Cylcecross race in late 1974, where their technology was noticed. Then they disappeared.
We believe that the continuous history of the mountain bike is most evident in Northern California. There are a few areas that will claim to be the first mountain bike community, but every history book will lead you to Marin County. The origins of mountain biking were totally innocent. It came into being not as some faddist vision of profit-oriented marketing types, but rather as the product of true cycling enthusiasts trying to find something new to do on two wheels. These cyclists found through fun and competition that the old one-speed klunkers they were using could be improved with modern cycling technology. One thing led to another and mountain biking - "the sport" - was born.
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Help Buying A Hardtail Mountain Bike
There are different types of mountain bikes on the market that suit various types of riding styles. Full suspension bikes are equipped with a front shock and rear shock integrated into the frame. Hardtail bikes do not have a rear shock however the majority of bikes nowadays come with a front shock in the fork. The decision to buy a full suspension or hardtail bikes depends on your type of riding terrain. Some riders suggest that the more technical the trail the more a hardtail mountain bike is desired.
Trail riding and racing is the perfect match for a hardtail mountain bike. Hardtail mountain bikes are lighter, cheaper and require less maintenance because there are no pivots when compared to a full suspension bike.
Researching which hardtail bike to purchase can be daunting for a first time buyer. Not knowing each brands product line and not knowing the difference in quality of components can be frustrating. To help with this process keep the following suggestions and questions in mind when deciding which hardtail mountain bike to purchase.
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Shop for your hardtail mountain bike at a reputable bike store. Do not buy your bike at Walmart or Target because odds are you will not find the service and quality that you desire. Bike shops have good selections of mountain bikes for sale and bike parts. At a bike shop one will be able to find quality products and expertise that one can count on.
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Determine where you are going to ride and how you are going to use the bike. As an example will you be riding on the local trails in the woods as a recreational rider or are you going to be traveling and racing? Be honest with yourself.
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Determine your budget and stick to it. Mountain bikes can be very expensive and you want to make sure that you buy the best bike within your budget. You might feel very excited when you see all of the bikes for sale at the store so keep your goals in perspective.
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Purchase a bike that has a quality frame made out of steel, aluminum, carbon fiber or titanium.
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Determine if you want a drive train that has 21 or 27 speeds. Many riders prefer a 27 speed for the extra gears. Upgrading from a 21 speed to a 27 speed in the future could be a hassle and more costly then paying for it up front.
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Learn some of the basics about front suspension forks. A suspension fork will help improve the comfort and control of your mountain bike on the trail. There are several manufactures that have proven quality products so research them before you buy your bike.
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Try to buy a bike with brand name components. These components do not have to be top of the line however just make sure they are a familiar brand. Some brands are not interchangeable; meaning brand Y derailleur does not work with brand X shifters. If you buy a bike with a no name component and it breaks it could be hard to find the needed replacement part.
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Make sure the tires are appropriate for the terrain that you want to ride on. As an example if you are buying a cross country bike then make sure that it has a good cross country tire.
Talk to your friends and read online forums. Also make sure you test ride as many bikes as you can. Shop around and have fun.
See you on the trail.
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Can I swap my Shimano XTR shifters with Sram Gripshifts?
My bike has Shimano shifters ( Shimano XTR Rapid-Fire SL) but I prefer Grip-shift twist shifters.
It is as simple as changing out the shifter and reconnecting the cables to the Grip-shift connection or will I have to change out the cable / derailleur etc.?
no you wont need to change much. just pop that XTR off and put the Gripshit on. you most likely will have to disconnect the cable at the derailleur because it probably wont need to be the same length as it is for your XTRs and if you don't know how to readjust your derailleur you should have somebody at a shop do it because if you don't really know how to properly adjust a derailleur it will take forever. it still takes me a long time even though i have done it many times (thats one of the reasons i prefer singlespeeding haha)
a note on rick j's response
my sister runs gripshifts on her GT Zaskar with shimano deore LX derailleurs
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