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Old 12-17-07, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by HillRider
I think you are confusing the cable housing with the the inner wire (the actual cable). The inner wire has to be taut to operate the derailleurs but the cable housing can be long enough and routed in a curve where ever you need it to get free handlebar rotation. The inner wire will follow the housing curve but must be taut within the housing. If the cable runs inside the frame tubes, the housing must go there also.
alright, i think i got it. so basically run the inner wire through the cable housing the length of the distance between the shifter and the deraileur; turn the handle bars to the furthest point of rotation; pull the inner wire taut and secure it in the deraileur?

thx for the help all
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