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Old 03-09-07 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Bob MacDougal
Hello everyone,
I have aquired a Columbia Sports 3 with a SA AW hub. Needs tubes and tires.I have never removed the rear wheel on one of these. What do I do with the shifting cable? I see where it will unscrew, but how do I keep the gears adjusted properly while I have the wheel off? I have no experience adjusting this type of gear. I realize this is known by most of you, but any help would be appreciated.
Thanks, Bob
Bob,
Not too hard, just unscrew the cable and leave the indicator chain in the hub. Take care of the tube and tire then follow Sheldon Brown's directions to readjust the gears. BTW we need to see pictures!

Aaron
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