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[Shaaarrrp]

To followup from a previous post about a broken crank arm, is there any difference between these two? 175 PG vs RD? Thanks

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[Cabinfever]

Yup, one is broken

[EWG]

Shimano Deore Crank, right? Not sure on the letters. I always thought RD in Shimano meant road. Don't know what PG stands for. The only issue you would have is if the cranks are made for different length BB spindles. I'd just try it see if it works. if it doesn't either it will be too close to the frame or sticking way out.

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Shimano Deore Crank, right? Not sure on the letters. I always thought RD in Shimano meant road. Don't know what PG stands for. The only issue you would have is if the cranks are made for different length BB spindles. I'd just try it see if it works. if it doesn't either it will be too close to the frame or sticking way out.

Super curious about this as well. Can't find anything online that says what "PG" actually stands for.

[toast2266]

Super curious about this as well. Can't find anything online that says what "PG" actually stands for.

Plaid Glide. It's a notch above hyper glide.

[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Plaid Glide. It's a notch above hyper glide.

Lolol

Took about 2 minutes for it to hit me. Awesome.

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[snowday]

Anyone with poor chain retention on the SRAM X Sync 2 chainring? Never had a problem with NSB chainrings on previous bikes but new bike has this SRAM ring. Lost a chain at least 6x the last few weeks. This is new bike/new drivetrain.


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[frorider]

How’s your derailleur clutch working? Chain ain’t too long?

[snowday]

How’s your derailleur clutch working? Chain ain’t too long?

Good question, I’ll check the clutch.


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[Whiteroom_Guardian]

Which "type" is the clutch on the rear mech? Older type 1s or 2s that I had would get smoked in very short order.

[Self Jupiter]

Make sure derailleur is tightened down to the hanger

[snowday]

Which "type" is the clutch on the rear mech? Older type 1s or 2s that I had would get smoked in very short order.

Newest xo1 Eagle so not sure????

Make sure derailleur is tightened down to the hanger

Nice and tight.

Clutch seems to be engaged and working on the bike stand.

[jm2e]

SRAM/Shimano SS shifter cable vs Jagwire shifter cable. Anyone have thoughts?
Thinking about buying another shop box (aka File Box).


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[Dee Hubbs]

SRAM/Shimano SS shifter cable vs Jagwire shifter cable. Anyone have thoughts?
Thinking about buying another shop box (aka File Box).

This is my favorite cable for my shifters:

[Roxtar]

SRAM/Shimano SS shifter cable vs Jagwire shifter cable. Anyone have thoughts?
Thinking about buying another shop box (aka File Box).


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The Jagwire is a good product but I really like the new Shimano top level inner cable, the one with the fibers, especially if you use the cable grease.
The fibers hold on to the grease really nice and seem to last really well

[sethschmautz]

The Jagwire is a good product but I really like the new Shimano top level inner cable, the one with the fibers, especially if you use the cable grease.
The fibers hold on to the grease really nice and seem to last really well

What cable grease do you use?

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[Roxtar]

What cable grease do you use?

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Shimano Cable Grease

[jm2e]

Yea, I’m not psyched on paying considerably more for cable. Shimano & Sram stainless cable works really damn well.

Edit to add: the best shifting and most reliable cable is the one you don’t hesitate to yank out and replace as soon as it’s gummed up or frayed.
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[whyturn]

Back on the shifter questions
So I have 12 speed nx eagle 11-50 with 30t in the front

Want a little more low gearing

Just go to 28t is stupid easy $75 and done

Option one is pretty easy with ethirteen hive 10-50 and go to 28t sheds weight and a little lower gearing for around $350

Option two is more expensive by going to GX or X01 10-52 and maybe leave 30 t
Likely $500

The deluxe is new 10-54 but requires a crap ton of upgrades - uh I have to sell more skis and don’t like this option


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[Dee Hubbs]

What crank do you need a 26 for?
I have a SRAM DM, GXP, Non-Boost for ya.

[whyturn]

What crank do you need a 26 for?
I have a SRAM DM, GXP, Non-Boost for ya.

I have truativ 30t
This bike stuff is still greek to me as I learn




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[Dee Hubbs]

Ya, mine won’t work, the chain line would be off.
You need a SRAM DM (direct mount), Boost spacing.
The boost spacing puts your ring 51mm from the center of the bottom bracket.
My suggestion fir a 26 would be

https://northshorebillet.com/collect...unt-chainrings

[meepmoop24]

Back on the shifter questions
So I have 12 speed nx eagle 11-50 with 30t in the front

Want a little more low gearing

Just go to 28t is stupid easy $75 and done

Option one is pretty easy with ethirteen hive 10-50 and go to 28t sheds weight and a little lower gearing for around $350

Option two is more expensive by going to GX or X01 10-52 and maybe leave 30 t
Likely $500

The deluxe is new 10-54 but requires a crap ton of upgrades - uh I have to sell more skis and don’t like this option


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E.13, GX, and X01 won't work unless you get a new wheelset or cassette freehub body because all of them require an XD driver and NX uses the standard Shimano HG driver. Easiest solution is the first one, just go to a 28T up front.

[El Chupacabra]

Back on the shifter questions
So I have 12 speed nx eagle 11-50 with 30t in the front

Want a little more low gearing

Just go to 28t is stupid easy $75 and done

28T doesn't need to cost $75 either. SRAM steel chainrings are under $20, last forever, and only a small weight penalty vs the alloy chainrings.

If you think the 28T won't give you enough, and you want an alloy chainring, you could try an oval 28T. Supposedly the oval shape helps.

[Mr. Toad]

Any reason why you can’t use gravity bleed technique on hydraulic fluid brakes? I just bled some Shimano brakes with mineral oil and it’s sooo easy and thought why not do the same on my sram (with hydraulic fluid do course).