Bicycle cables
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bicycle cables installation: grinding bicycle cables
bicycle cables installation: brake casing ground flat
bicycle cables installation: gear cable ground flat
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Here’s few shots of grinding bicycle cables to show you what to aim for. Obviously if you don’t have a grinder, a good file will suffice if you are careful.
And there you are, bicycles cables sorted; time to apply the handlebar tape.
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Words by Richard Hallett
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[…] I’m happy with the result. The gears change as smoothly as ever, the brakes work perfectly which is partly due to them being thoroughly stripped and cleaned as part of the process, and the bars are comfortable. I prefer thinner tape and I’m impressed how cushioned this tape is despite it’s lack of bulk. I tried to rip an offcut of the bar tape and I’m pleased to report that it held up well. Although bar tape is relatively cheap and most people treat it as a consumable you want it to stand up to a bit of abuse. For a thorough description of cables, take a look at our article on cable fitting. […]