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Problem with internal gear routing cable and bottom bracket

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Asked by: Robert Tundulawessa

How do you fix internal cable routing?


Quote from video: Yeah that's right you heard a vacuum cleaner and it works using the thread again I know we're going down that route you attach it to your handlebars. And then you thread.

Is internal cable routing better?

A fully internally routed cable without housing is the better way to go when it comes to aesthetics. Nevertheless, there is no evidence that internal cable routing demonstrably improves shifting or braking performance compared to externally routed cables.

How do I stop my internal bike cables rattling?

Quote from video: Now there's a product available on the market specifically for this anti rattle anti vibration. You call it to be Jaguar. And lifeline Silla and it's reasonably priced.

How do you fit internal gear cables?

Quote from video: Just put some new ones in there because there's no point in reusing dodgy old outers. And then when it goes through you simply thread back inside of that plastic sheath pops. Out the other end easily.

How do you replace the internal gear cable on a mountain bike?

Quote from video: Now it's time to remove the inner cable from the actual housing itself and there's a couple of ways you can do this uh one of them now that the clamp is free at the derailleur.

How do you fit internal cables on a road bike?

Quote from video: The front of the top tube. And keep feeding it through until you can see the cable through the hole in the frame. You can't seem to find it try turning the cable clockwise with your fingers. Once.

How do you manage bike cables?

Quote from video: So that shifter is nice and tight and go straight into that frame front brake always sticks out the furthest the front the bike. And also make sure you wrap it around the inside of the fork leg.

What is tube in tube cable routing?

Frames with internal routing may have what’s called tube-to-tube, or tube-in-tube routing, which means that the cables and hose pass through channels in the frame and reappear like gofer snakes out the other side.

How do I make my mountain bike quieter?

Quote from video: Silent. The first things first you want to identify where that noise is coming around so buying the bike around a bit really shake out find out if it's the cables.

How much does it cost to replace a gear shift cable?

On average, it will cost approximately $300 to replace a gear shifter cable. The typical price range is between $200 to $600, though some car brands might be more expensive to repair. You can tighten and service a loose shifter cable for approximately $100.

How do you route a internal brake hose?

Quote from video: Pull out your little plastic tubing. And then you can pull on the end here it's going to slide into the frame. And then we keep pulling. And you'll see it just slides right out all on its own.

How do you replace a shifting cable?

Quote from video: Up at the shifter you'll need to find an access port which is sometimes shielded with a cap. The cable should come out with a metal stop on the end. Most of you are going to be changing your cable.

How do you route a internal brake hose?

Quote from video: Pull out your little plastic tubing. And then you can pull on the end here it's going to slide into the frame. And then we keep pulling. And you'll see it just slides right out all on its own.

How do you thread a brake cable?

Quote from video: Take the outer cable back into place on the bars using some insulation tape thread the inner cable through the last piece of outer cable. Then the barrel adjuster of the caliper.

Can you drill holes into a bike frame?

Re: Can you drill holes in a steel bike frame? If you must drill holes in any frame, a steel frame would be a better candidate than aluminum. Steel is much less brittle and you would not generally risk compromising the frames structural integrity as would be the case if you poked holes in an Alum.

How do you change a shifter cable on a road bike?

How to replace road bike shifter cables

  1. Step 1: Prep the bike and cut the old cables. …
  2. Step 2: Strip the outer and eject the inner. …
  3. Step 3: Measure up and cut. …
  4. Fit the new inner cable. …
  5. Step 5: Slide the outer cabling into place. …
  6. Step 6: Attach to the derailleur and tension. …
  7. Step 7: Dial it all in.


Is a shifter cable easy to fix?

It certainly is not as bad as an internal transmission failure but it’s still expensive to replace the entire shift cable and not to mention the labor to install it, sometimes more than 2 hours! With an inexpensive shift cable bushing repair kit, the fix is EASY!

How much does it cost to replace a gear shift cable?

On average, it will cost approximately $300 to replace a gear shifter cable. The typical price range is between $200 to $600, though some car brands might be more expensive to repair. You can tighten and service a loose shifter cable for approximately $100.