Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Messing with the cable on a friction shift bike is super easy. Reread the Sheldon Brown adjustment info, or better yet, just go to the Park Tool site.
Chain is cheap, you should be able to pick one up at Walmart for under $10.