Bicycle Mechanics - cable on grip shift shifter

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snapper

12-31-02, 02:50 PM

I noticed the jacket on my cable for the rear shift is splitting. So basicly if i buy a new rear derailleur I will need to fix this too. So since my grip shifts are in great shape, can I just replace the cable?? Thanks for the help..

RegularGuy

12-31-02, 02:52 PM

Yes.

You can replace the cable and housing without replacing the shifter.

KleinMp99

12-31-02, 06:10 PM

Yea you can replace the cable but its a bîtch to change a cable in a grip shift.

RegularGuy

12-31-02, 06:22 PM

Originally posted by KleinMp99
Yea you can replace the cable but its a bîtch to change a cable in a grip shift.

Depends on the model...I'm using Rockets and it's no worse than STI. They have a nice little flap that opens to simplify matters.

tFUnK

01-05-03, 02:01 AM

yeah you get that sticky lube stuff on your hands, and some models are harder to take apart than others;)