Can I just bend this cable end?
04-22-20, 10:07 AM
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Can I just bend this cable end?
This is probably an epically newb question, but the excess end of my derailleur cable sticks out about 1.5" too far and clicks twice against the crank arm each pedal stroke. Seems harmless but is super annoying.
My searches here didn't yield a satisfying answer. Can I safely bend it in another direction so it's no longer striking the crank arm?
My searches here didn't yield a satisfying answer. Can I safely bend it in another direction so it's no longer striking the crank arm?
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04-22-20, 10:14 AM
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Bend away, won't hurt a thing.
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04-22-20, 10:24 AM
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I assume this is your front derailleur cable. If for the rear, it would be really long to contact your crank
. I'd bend it and find something to hook the end onto so that it doesn't pop out again. An alternative would be to clip some of the excess off; however I like to leave at least 1.5-2 inches.
. I'd bend it and find something to hook the end onto so that it doesn't pop out again. An alternative would be to clip some of the excess off; however I like to leave at least 1.5-2 inches.
04-22-20, 12:18 PM
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If you think you'll need to adjust things later (which is very likely), it's actually a good idea to leave a little length there so you have something to grab with pliers or, ideally, a set of cable pullers. Makes things a lot easier.
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04-22-20, 12:35 PM
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...like Beckham.
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04-22-20, 01:27 PM
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Bend it and tuck it behind some part of the derailleur.
Also, don't worry about the long-term need for extra cable - cables cost less than $5 each and should be periodically replaced. I would go as far as to say it's not worth the effort to re-thread a cable through the housing - if you are planning some maintenance that requires a cable to be removed, get a new cable beforehand and use that instead of fussing with the old cable.
Also, don't worry about the long-term need for extra cable - cables cost less than $5 each and should be periodically replaced. I would go as far as to say it's not worth the effort to re-thread a cable through the housing - if you are planning some maintenance that requires a cable to be removed, get a new cable beforehand and use that instead of fussing with the old cable.
04-22-20, 05:49 PM
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If the cable doesn't have an end cap, it will probably fray when he bends it, no? THEN he's got to deal with sharp, skinny cable threads poking his body and his fingers.
