What is this piece?
09-22-22, 10:12 AM
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What is this piece?
I am replacing shift cables on my mountain bike using Shimano Optislick cables. Where does this piece go?
09-22-22, 10:31 AM
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Size reference would help alot but I'm guessing it a cable housing ferrule with the longer part being a dust/moisture guard. Probably a universal piece included with a cable kit which may or may not be needed for your setup. How big is this piece and did it come with a cable kit???
09-22-22, 10:41 AM
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Size reference would help alot but I'm guessing it a cable housing ferrule with the longer part being a dust/moisture guard. Probably a universal piece included with a cable kit which may or may not be needed for your setup. How big is this piece and did it come with a cable kit???
Here is another pic. I’m guessing the bigger end takes the place of a ferrule at the derailleur?
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It's a seal for a ferrule w/ the little tube sticking out. Supposed to keep the cable clean and dry inside the housing. I've never really used them.
