Originally Posted by jim10040
Yeah, the wires (stranded) are really fine...but I can solder (plenty of tin and lead in my blood). The computer end IS epoxied (looks like clear glue), so I couldn't touch that one. I really want to solder and make it a neat looking job. [warning - techno-babble] I need to make sure the magnetic reed switches really do work in all directions, so I will do a continuity test before I do anything permanent.
Uh - Why did you ask in the first place if you've already made up your mind about what you're going to do?
Incidentally, while I've never shortened a bike computer cable, I've lenghtened several by adding a section of speaker wire and haven't found the process to be particularly difficult.