Installing new cables - To little slack? (housing routing)
08-09-19, 03:58 AM
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Installing new cables - To little slack? (housing routing)
I am doing my first bike build and starting installing cables/housings
I feel like there is not enough slack, i have only started right side and handle bars are pulled to the right
Also note there is not much gap in front of handle bars (on my new bike i can almost fit my hand between bars and cable loops
Is there a such thing as not enough slack? does this look ok? Or do i need bigger loops up front?
I should have enough to cut new housings if i need to
(ignore left side cable in 1st pic over the hand bar)
Thank you
I feel like there is not enough slack, i have only started right side and handle bars are pulled to the right
Also note there is not much gap in front of handle bars (on my new bike i can almost fit my hand between bars and cable loops
Is there a such thing as not enough slack? does this look ok? Or do i need bigger loops up front?
I should have enough to cut new housings if i need to
(ignore left side cable in 1st pic over the hand bar)
Thank you
08-09-19, 05:14 AM
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Turn the bars at least 90 degrees to the right. There should be just enough slack that there's no interference with the turn, and no pull on the cables.
Yes, it is definitely possible to have your cables too tight. You don't want to shift or apply the brakes when you turn!
Yes, it is definitely possible to have your cables too tight. You don't want to shift or apply the brakes when you turn!
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08-09-19, 05:18 AM
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FWIW, my approach is to turn my bars 180 degrees in both directions. I want enough slack for that to be able to happen without any concern.
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08-09-19, 11:37 AM
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I set them up turning all the way left and right and that got me to where i am at
Swinging the bar back and forth there is some movement in the cables, so i will work on cutting some larger hoops
Thank you
Swinging the bar back and forth there is some movement in the cables, so i will work on cutting some larger hoops
Thank you
08-09-19, 03:06 PM
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Little tip
Since the comrades have sorted you on cable length, you may also want to consider frame protection where cables can touch your headtube or anywhere else on the bike to prevent cable rub damage. Cables rubbing against the frame can rub right through paint (and into materials softer than steel). There are lots of varieties, and I'm sure the comrades have their favorite cheap options too.
