Shimano Cues Key Features Explained by Expert. Reliable Shifting and Durability!

[@je6614]

Hey guys! I’ve purchased a new bike recently, the one is equipped with Shimano CUES. I don’t know how to use the shifters!!!! 😂 😮 any advice please?

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hi, and thanks for your question. To learn how to use Shimano Cues mono levers chek this link: si.shimano.com/en/um/6T80A/6T80A_operate_mono_lever-merge I hope this helps. Enjoy riding your new bike!🙂

[@Wheelhouseprojects]

I order the 9 speed and 11 speed for my his and hers Cannondale Quick 5s. These bike came 2x8 with microshift junk. This is the first time replacing parts on a bike - do I need a larger dork disk or go commando?

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hi, and thanks for your question. Sounds like an exciting project. The spoke protector helps prevent the chain from falling into the spokes if the derailleur fails or if the chain gets misaligned. If the limit screws on your derialleur are set correctly you may not need this.

[@AdrianoSilva-qg1qs]

Olá! É possível usar só o pedivela Shimano cues FC-U4000 2 velocidades com o grupo Alívio M3100 2x9s?

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hi, All Shimano Cues components are compatible with 11 speed chains. That's why I would reccomend to use Alivio 2 speed or Acera 2 speed crankstes.

[@kevinvogelsang5612]

This is to make us buy a new bike when the old gear wears out sounds bad for the environment. I have just put this on a bike at a cost of $600 fitted by a bike store. Only thing not replaced was the front derailure and shifter.

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

I’m really sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I completely understand your concerns about replacing parts and the environmental impact. It's frustrating when it feels like you're being pushed towards getting a new bike instead of repairing the old one. Investing $600 to fit new components should definitely keep your bike running well, so it’s good to hear most of the parts have been upgraded. Hopefully, those remaining components (front derailleur and shifter) will hold up for a while! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@Leo-gt1bx]

After having bought the new Cues sealed bearing hubs a I am a little concerned about whether they are any good. In my opinion this is one of the biggest shifts made by the company. There is virtually no information out there.

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Sorry for the late reply! I understand your concern about the new Cues sealed bearing hubs, especially since they represent a major shift by the company. With limited information available, it’s natural to feel uncertain. Sealed bearings tend to offer better protection against dirt and water, which is a plus for durability. However, only time will tell how well these hubs perform in the long run. Keep an eye on any reviews or updates as more riders get hands-on experience with them. Let me know how they perform for you!

[@drbonzonew]

If the cassette cog pitch is the same, how do cassette widths differ between 9/10/11s? Are they the same width? Do they mount on identical hub bodies?

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hi, thanks for your question, and massive apologies for not replying sooner. It's a really good one that, I'll be honest, I didn't know the answer myself so I've asked the experts at Madison and just received the reply. Cues cassettes differ in width, with 9-speed cassette being narrower than 10-speed and 10-speed cassette being narrower than 11-speed. The Cues cassettes fit on standard hyper glide freehub bodies. For 11 speed cassette, you will not need a spacer. For the 9-speed cassette, you will need a 1.85mm spacer, for the 10-speed cassette you will need either 1 mm and 1.5mm spacer. I hope this makes sense🙂

[@drbonzonew]

@@cyclemaintenanceacademy thanks for the answer. Spacers make sense, as cheapest way to mount variable width cassettes with one hub :)

[@notpablo8369]

Thanks for the info 😩🫶

[@markjmaxwell9819]

Pretty exciting stuff l am imagining a U8000 rear derailleur and cranks with a linkglide cassette and drop bar shifters for a gravel bike thanks to the 1:1 cable pull ratio for all CUES components. Using the new sealed bearing hubs for the build. The magic of CUES is in the modularity.

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Oh, absolutely! That sounds like the ultimate bike setup you've conjured up there!🙂

[@dothebarticus]

Whew, and in the time of full HD the only shot you present from the handlebar has a big scratch on it?

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hey, thanks for your comment, and phew, it could be worse. Luckily you didn't spot all the fingerprints on the crank 😉. But, seriously, I appreciate your feedback because you spent your precious time pointing this out, and I can feel that it really bothered you. I acknowledge your point and will do my best to avoid these mistakes in the future. 🙂

[@dothebarticus]

@@cyclemaintenanceacademy Thanks; after these 20 minutes the 20s felt like a bargain.

[@nhinhonnhonnhi]

Many thank for your great sharing in the video. I have Cues 11 speeds set up lately. Now I need to service the BB however I found it's hard to remove the crankset. Could you instruct me how to do cues u6000 crankset removal and tool needed? Thank you so much!

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

You're most welcome! I'm glad you found the video helpful. I will make a video about how to remove and refit Shimano Cues cranksets and compatible bottom brackets but in the meantime please find the link to the Shimano manual here: si.shimano.com/en/dm/LAFC001/install_remove_crank. I hope this helps🙂

[@nhinhonnhonnhi]

@@cyclemaintenanceacademy thank you so much! This helps me alot.

[@bikdav]

When will the aftermarket CUES components be available?

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Good question.

[@narveYT]

Can I use only the Rd and Shifter and the cassette not being from the gs??

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hey, thanks for your question. Shimano Cues use a Linkglide technology, this is different then the common hyperglide technology used by Shimano for a while. So, according to Shimano the hyperglide cassette will not work with shimano Cues groupset. I hope that his is helpful

[@narveYT]

tysm for answering!

[@zubik75]

Спасибо! Интересное видео, полезные вопросы и ответы в комментариях. Успехов Вам и Вашему каналу!

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Спасибо за ваш замечательный комментарий.🙏 Мне приятно слышать, что видео оказалось для вас информативным. Удачной езды на велосипеде.🙂

[@chronometa]

This reminds me of schitt audio

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Ah, the good old schitt audio vibes. Can't go wrong with that!😂

[@no_Ray_bang]

can you use a CUES cassette with a 10 speed deore derailleur?

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hey, thanks for your question. The answer is no, they are not cross-compatible due to different gear pitches. The only exception is the Shimano Deore 1x10 rear derailleur (RD-M5130) which is specificaly designed to work with LINKGLIDE components. I hope this helps.

[@no_Ray_bang]

@@cyclemaintenanceacademy oh that is my derailier, so with that and the matching deore shifter, can I just throw a CUES cassette on the bike and go?

[@zubik75]

@@no_Ray_bang 11-43t (LG400)

[@marramaomobile2899]

São compativeis com sti 105?

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Unfortunately not

[@adwichman4004]

Deore se discontinua?

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hi, thanks for the comment. Yes, the 10 and 11-speed Shimano Deore are saying "Adios," and are getting replaced by the shiny new Shimano Cues! However the 12 speed Doere will still stick around for now.

[@eniojurko]

so they effectively made what was 9 speed with thicker chain into an 11 speed with narrower one that dies sooner.

[@cyclemaintenanceacademy]

Hey, thanks for the comment. I think the answer lies somewhere in the middle. The chain is indeed narrower but because the teeth on the Cues cassettes and chainrings have thicker construction, this actually prevents wear in the areas that usually see the most degradation over time. So, according to Shimano, the drivetrain components should actually be 3 times more durable. Let's give it a chance, test it, and see if Shimano is actually trying to make the components more durable or if it's just pure marketing.

[@eniojurko]

@@cyclemaintenanceacademy cassette will be more durable but the chain, i doubt it. Its the rollers inside the chain that wear down.. So unless they do something radically different with it(but you cant do much about it) it will wear faster than let say 9 speed.. It is good marketing, but they are not mentioning the "gotcha", aka - chain.

[@JWard2]

Exactly I agree ​@@eniojurko