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Durability Of Aftermarket Shifter Cables?
On Wed, 26 Sep 2007 05:32:51 +0000 (UTC), sally
wrote: Steve Sr. wrote in : Can anyone comment on the durability of aftermarket shifter cables? These would be for a Shimano 10S system. I have recently had one nearly break that was less than a year old and I think it was aftermarket. I can't recall having this problem with my other bike with 9S which used Shimano cables. How many miles in 1 year? If you ride a lot, replacing cables every year is a good idea. Indexed shifting cables do have a tendency to snap inside the shift lever, where you can't easily inspect it. Actually, it is real easy to inspect the rear cable. Shift to your lowest gear (biggest cog). Now without turning the pedals apply slight tension to the inner shifter cable somewhere it is exposed. Then index the shifter to the highest gear. This should provide enough cable slack so that you can remove the cable from the frame at the lower deraileur cable. Now with the cable loose you have enough slack to push it out of the shifter and inspect for broken strands. Unfortunately this doesn't work for the front cable. You'll have to take the cable out of the front deraileur. Steve |
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