Originally Posted by
fietsbob
The Poster seems in over their head with the project, from the question asked.
Thanks for the info. The gears don't seem to know this however, as they are currently working fine and I'm confident they will continue to do so when the new configuration is implemented.
Originally Posted by
fietsbob
take it to a Pro Bike shop.
not to you, you have to go back up the supply chain from Retailer to Distributor ,
and they buy from the Shimano importer to North America.
that's how The Bike-Business model works..
Unless causality principles have recently undergone major changes, understanding the model (which I do) or using the distribution channel from a different entry point will not change the fact that Shimano just doesn't sell the wire separately (dixit the Shimano reps here in Canada). All Shimano will sell are the various pre-cut lengths with connectors, which are too short for my project.