rear gear cable bend
08-18-20, 06:35 PM
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rear gear cable bend
replacement of rear gear cable
what is the proper way to bend the cable when done
as in the bend right at derailleur
what is the proper way to bend the cable when done
as in the bend right at derailleur
08-18-20, 06:51 PM
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Look at a bike you haven't worked on.
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08-18-20, 07:04 PM
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Understand and follow these instructions. https://www.sheldonbrown.com/cables.html When trimming the final loop at the rear derailleur, I bend the housing to the approximate shape it will take when installed, then cut it. If you cut it while it is straight, when you bend it the wires at the ends will assume a diagonal shape which is not ideal. Take your time and cut that loop a little long initially and then trim the ends to fit exactly. You want the ends to enter the ferrules or cable stops as close to perpendicular as possible, so that there is minimum rubbing of the inner cable with the housing.
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08-19-20, 09:23 AM
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What model derailleur? Some have a guide for the cable that takes a bend. Are you asking about that bend or the bend within the housing?
08-20-20, 07:54 PM
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