How Do I Know What Shimano Parts I Have?

How do I identify my Shimano shifter?

The shifter can be identified by model number, which is stamped on the plastic perch (under the rubber hood).

How do I know my Shimano brake model?

The inside of the brake caliper (on the other side of the Shimano label) is a model number. Also on the bottom of the brake lever there should also be a model number.

Where is the model number on a Shimano rear derailleur?

Shimano stamps the rear derailleur model number on the underside/lower plate of the parallelogram.

How do I identify a Shimano Ultegra rear derailleur?

To determine what model you have, look on the back side of the cage. If it’s not stamped there, it is somewhere else on the derailleur. If not, and assuming the entire group is the same vintage, you can find the number on say, the back side of the rear derailleur parallelogram.

How can you tell ultegra?

Print. Shimano cranks are all identified with model information above or surrounding the area on the backside of the pedal threads. For example; FC-6700/6750 = Shimano Ultegra. The crank length is often located in the same area, which is helpful to note before placing an order.

How do I know what kind of derailleur I have?

Look at the rear shifter pod, if this is SRAM it is more than likely it is a SRAM derailleur, if it’s Shimano its more than likely SHimano, they are not generally compatible. Count the sprockets on the rear cassette, this is a good starting piece of information to help working out what it is.

Are derailleur hangers universal?

The Universal Hanger should be in everyone’s saddlebags. If your existing derailleur hanger busts, strips or is totally wonky, the Universal Hanger replaces the drive-side nut on your quick-release skewer so you can get the majority of your gear range back. Absolutely essential for touring or epic mountain biking.

How do I know what brake pads I need for my bike?

You can often just look down the top of the caliper and visually inspect the pads. It can be worth looking from the opposite side too, as pads don’t always wear evenly. You may need to flip the bike upside-down to do this, and a torch can be useful to really see in there.

How do I know what disc brake pads I need?

Look at what your brake is called (it’s usually written on the lever reservoir and/or the caliper body) and then find a disc pad of the same name. If the model names don’t quite match or are incomplete, take your exisiing pads out and double-check the shape of them compared to the potential replacement pads’ shape.

Is my derailleur SS or GS?

The difference between SS and GS is technically as follows. To make it easy to remember, SS (short cage) is compatible with cross ratio road sprockets, while GS (medium cage) is compatible with wide ratio sprockets.

What is the difference between short cage and medium cage derailleur?

The only difference between the two is the amount of chain slack they can take up. In theory, the fact that the short RDs have a shorter cage means that the amount of movement is less due to the lower angle and lower flex.

Is Shimano Tiagra better than Ultegra?

Tiagra is equal to 105, minus one gear. The only performance upgrade of Ultegra over 105/Tiagra is the new 6700 crank. With the outer ring being forged, front shifting is more precise. Rear shifting is very, very similar.

What’s the difference between 105 and Ultegra?

There is a difference in the materials used. Ultegra dual control levers have carbon-fibre reinforced plastic brackets and main levers while 105 has glass-fibre reinforced plastic brackets and aluminium main levers. The 105 levers are a little heavier but you won’t notice any difference in performance.

Can I use any derailleur for my bike?

A derailleur for your mountain bike should match the specifications on the original derailleur. That is, while it doesn’t need to be the same model of derailleur, it does need to be the same brand, in almost every case. It also needs to match the number of gears, or have more intended.

Are bike derailleurs universal?

Most 8- and 9-speed Shimano mountain bike and road kit is inter-compatible because they both use the same cable pull ratio. This means that you can use an 8 -or 9-speed mountain bike derailleur with road shifters or vice versa.

How do I choose a replacement derailleur?

When buying a new rear derailleur be sure to match it with your drivetrain ‘speed’. 10-speed drivetrains use narrower chains than 9-speed so you’ll need a mech to match. Most rear mechs are made of a polymer and alloy mix but you’ll find carbon fibre in top-end models to shave even more weight.

How do I choose a derailleur hanger?

Choose a bike parts retailer website and use its parts search interface.

1. Do a web search for “replacement derailleur hanger” or “replacement rear mech hanger” to get results from numerous online hanger retailers.
2. There’s no clear “best” online retailer for derailleur hangers.

Can I use an 8 speed derailleur on a 7 speed cassette?

Although 8 speed can be made to work with a 7 speed cassette, it’s not ideal. Get a 7 speed shifter. Once you’ve got the appropriate parts, make sure to set up the limit screws and indexing properly, so that you don’t go off the edge of the cassette.

Does Shimano Deore have a clutch?

This well-loved derailleur has a freshly serviced clutch, ready to provide chain tension through another season. The clutch mechanism on all Shimano derailleurs needs to be cleaned and greased occasionally.

What is Shimano V Brake?

V-Brakes. V Brakes are the most common term for this style of brake. Shimano actually named these and other brake companies label them “linear-pull” or “direct-pull” brakes. These brakes are extremely powerful. They are most common on mountain and off-road bikes.