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Bicycle brakes and shifters use Bowden cables to transmit braking/shifting forces from the hand controls to the appropriate place.
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How to route cables aroung the head tube?
The route of shifter cable is determined by the cable routing and stops on the bike.
Using the Hardrock as the example there are two cable routes and a brake line route under the top tube. … The cable set up from the right is RD-RB-FD. This actually causes more cable rub on the headtube than one that crosses. …
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Should I oil new cable housings?
No, you shouldn't apply to additional lube to new cables and housing. These come pre-coated (cables) and pre-greased (outers) so adding anything additional is not required and could possibly degrade t …
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Shimano Acera Shifters - How to remove gear cable
Then simply push the cable out. …
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How to thread gear cables through outers and end caps?
thread the wire through the cable outers and end caps without fraying? … It is relatively simple to thread the cable through the entry end cap and outer but even with removing the exit end cap it is difficult to thread through the last cap. …
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How to thread gear cables through outers and end caps?
The method I've found that works best is:
clamp the cable tightly at the desired length with vise grips.
cut the cable as close to the vise grips with a sharp pair of wire cutters.
twist the wire back … of the cable outer.
hold the other end cap up to the light to align and twist as its fed through. …