Bicycle Mechanics - Today's "What the heck is this thing" question

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cheeseflavor
03-31-06, 12:19 PM
I received one of these with my Dura-Ace ST-7800 shifters. I didn't install it as I didn't know what the heck it was. I figured it was an indicator of some sort to tell me what gear I'm in. I can see in this picture that it is apparently installed on the cable for the rear derailleur.

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/5715/screenshot331200610058pm8iv.th.png (http://img409.imageshack.us/my.php?image=screenshot331200610058pm8iv.png)

Am I correct that this is what it's for? Should I install it?

Steve

juicemouse
03-31-06, 12:30 PM
Am I correct that this is what it's for?

Yes.




Should I install it?

Uhhh, if you want to easily know what gear you're in, yeah. There's really no downside.
SanDiegoSteve
03-31-06, 02:30 PM
People sell them on ebay too. Maybe you can get 5 bucks for it if you don't want it.

Cynikal
03-31-06, 04:40 PM
I'll give you $5 for it. PM me.