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Shimano 8-speed Internal-Gear Hubs

Major revision to the page about Shimano 8-speed hubs: — Added information on new hub models and fixed the many links which Shimano broke when it went to its new organization of technical Web pages. — Linked to a number … Continue reading

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Shimano 7-speed Hubs

Major revision to the page about Shimano 7-speed hubs: — Added information on new hub models and fixed the many links which Shimano broke when it went to its new organization of technical Web pages — Linked to a number … Continue reading

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Crib sheet of internal-gear hub cable-pull measurements

NEW – Crib sheet of internal-gear hub shifter cable pull measurements The main thing this shows is that there is very little compatibility, though there is *some* — mostly among three-speeds, though not always among them either. I thank Alex … Continue reading

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Edit to cable travel adapter cribsheet

The cable travel adapter cribsheet has been edited to include more information, and links.

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Bottom bracket information revised

We’ve added David Richardson’s photo of damage to a Shimano Octalink V1 crank from installing it on a V2 spindle to the bottom-bracket database. Also, we’ve coordinated bottom-bracket threading standards tables in the several files where they appear.

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Unthreaded bottom bracket dimensions

New cribsheet page with dimensions of unthreaded bottom brackets, and compatibility information.

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8-speed Shimano hubs — update

We have updated our page on Shimano 8-speed hubs. Shimano changed a number of links and posted some new information.

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Biopace chainrings

We like Shimano Biopace non-round chainrings, and they are reliably available on eBay. We have expanded our article on how to choose and use them.

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Shimano Nexus 4-speed

John has put together a new article about the Shimano Nexus 4-speed internal-gear hub, with links to a parts list and servicing information. This hub has been discontinued, but in case you want to keep one going…

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Additions to Nexus/Alfine 8-speed article

John has added information to the article about Shimano Nexus and Alfine 8-speed internally-geared hubs, describing common failure modes and how to forestall failure; how to determine whether a hub might need service; and also normal noises and “clunks” which … Continue reading

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