EmersonHart13

I had to change out my rear deraillur and the cable shroud is too short to reach, different model, but the cable is lone enough. Can I get a longer piece of shroud from my LBS or do I have to swap the whole cable out?

Thanks,

John

sch

Just need new housing, sold by the foot at cycle shops, with $1/foot being the previous
range. Just make sure it is shifter housing and NOT brake housing.

EmersonHart13

I brought a piece with so I am sure the LBS can identify, thanks!!!

tellyho

This is always a good time to re-cable and replace housing. It's cheap and you should do it somewhat regularly.

EmersonHart13

My whole system was just re cabled, that is why I didn't want to have to replace an essentially new cable, less than a month old.

Al1943

Always replace the shift cable housings when replacing the shift cables. The housings are at least as important as the cables for shifting performance.

Al

EmersonHart13

Bought the new lenghth of housing, all is mostly well.... Sadly my cable is probably going to have to be re done as the new unit needs more cable....

cbchess

new derailer = new cable , but its just a buck or two for a new cable so no big deal.