Thread: Shimano RD Cable Keeps Fraying Inside Shifter
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Old 07-30-22 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeTBM
Are they Teflon coated cable or do you just grease the hell out of them? You did not mention if you have ever changed the housings. I hope you are using lined housings. for the lower resistance factor. Sorry but that is just nasty looking, surprised you were able to get it out without cutting it.
I use Shimano Teflon coated cables. This is a brand new groupset with brand new Shimano housing. The shift action has been light and crisp. I am frustrated but the idea of changing my cable every 1000 miles seems nuts, that’s like every 6 weeks!
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