Bicycle cables
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There’s one thing about fitting bicycle cables though; most of the work is tucked away out of sight once the job is complete, which means that only the mechanic knows whether some of the various small but important tasks have been carried out.
Finished brake cables
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The most ‘fun’ parts of fitting bicycle cables are those where judgement and personal preference play a part: cutting outer casings to just the right length; clamping brake inner wires so the levers come back just so before the brakes bite.
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When it comes to the former, perhaps the only absolute rule is that no bicycle cables may pull taut when the ‘bars are turned either way.
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“When it comes to the former,
perhaps the only absolute rule
is that no cable may pull taut
when the ‘bars are turned either way.”
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And remember that with bicycle cables, while the gear casing is stiffer in compression to ensure precise indexing, it is altogether weaker than brake casing and must never be used for brakes. Otherwise, it’s a case of choose your place and cut – using a good bicycle cables’ cutter.
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