Installing new cables SRAM MRX grip shift
04-04-15, 11:01 AM
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Installing new cables SRAM MRX grip shift
I am replacing shift cables on my wife's bike. I replaced the rear shift cable no issues. But the front just won't thread through. Anyone have experience with these MRX grip twist shifters? I read the manual. I lined up with #1 on the shifter and I can see the hole and I can feel the cable go into the hole but no matter what I can only get it about half an inch in. I tried moving the shifter slightly past the 1 in each directing, I tried angling down toward the exit hole but I can't get it to go through
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well I figured out the trick in case anyone needs to know . After inserting cable into the hole, I had to push the outer grey housing opposite to the barrel adjusters and that managed to push the cable from inside through the hole. Once I pressed there it went in no problem. Obviously that is not part of SRAM's install instructions but it sure worked
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Thank you for posting this! I've always disassembled the MRX to replace a cable (requires removal from the handlebars). I'll try your tip next time. 
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