Changing gears on a bike

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2008-05-27 11:22 AM


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Subject: Changing gears on a bike
How do I change gears on a cyclocross bike to resemble road bike gears? is it something i can do on my own or do i need a bike shop to do it for me? Anything special tools or materials needed? thanks for all the help

2008-05-27 12:44 PM
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Subject: RE: Changing gears on a bike

Front chainrings- depends on how they attach to the crank, should be pretty easy. Unless you want to convert a double to a triple, or vice versa, which could require a new bottom bracket spindle.

Rear cogs- depends on your rear hub- is it a freehub or does it take threaded freewheels? If it's a freehub, you should be able to replace individual gears. If it takes a threaded freewheel, you will probably need to get a new freewheel and spin it on. This will require a freewheel removal tool (again, depends on the type of freewheel).

Can you post a photo of the drivetrain or provide a little more info on your setup?

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