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Old 04-15-13 | 06:54 PM
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cny-bikeman
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Bikes: 2008 Novara Randonee - love it. Previous bikes:Motobecane Mirage, 1972 Moto Grand Jubilee (my fave), Jackson Rake 16, 1983 C'dale ST500.

The housings are badly bent and will likely affect shifting. After the cables are released from derailleurs cut off the portion that was clamped and remove them from the housing. The housing needs to be cut down with the proper tool so that the length and routing will be such that they will not be forcibly bent again if the fork is turned all the way to one side or the other. The housing back by the derailleurs should also be a gentle curve, not too loopy.

The housing ends should be ground smooth/even and the housing liner opened up. Then the housing caps need to be transferred from the portion you cut off. Reinstall the housing and cables (with a light oil applied to the portion of cable that will be covered by housing if not stainless cables). After attaching cables make sure the housing is seated well by shifting to the extreme front and rear several times. Finally the cables and derailleurs should be adjusted.

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