Originally Posted by
d.vader123
Interestingly enough, a lbs recommended that I use a degreaser. I tried cleaning the rim with alcohol, but it did not help too much. I wanted to get the degreaser, but I didn't want to buy it unless I knew it would work. Can people vouch whether a degreaser would really do the trick?
some acetone (nail polish remover) would work too.
Originally Posted by
d.vader123
The frame uses a cable hanger coming off the seat post collar. There is a healthy amount of slack (I believe) and everything about the cable looks good. I didn't put the bike myself, but it appears fine to me.
you might want it more on the taught side rather than the slack side. Just to experiment if it works better that way.