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Old 11-07-15 | 06:31 AM
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Olmo frame rear derailleur cable mounting problem

Hi guys, I've experienced problem with mounting a rear derailleur cable cant seem to fit in cable stop on chainstay.. Cable slides out even without this ending tip. Has anyone experienced something like that?
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Old 11-07-15 | 07:19 AM
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You need a ferrule with a step down. Like this:

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Old 11-07-15 | 07:22 AM
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Usually the bare housing will fit. Or you can get the stepped housings.

I've been making my own lately - I can get a nice tight fit and the housing exits straight instead of a sloppy looking bend..
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Old 11-07-15 | 07:28 AM
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Bare housing fits, but it slides through, are those ferrules widely available?
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Old 11-07-15 | 08:39 AM
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Originally Posted by tomazo
Bare housing fits, but it slides through, are those ferrules widely available?
Just go to the mechanic at your LBS and ask for a step down ferrule. At a well equipped shop it should be no problem.
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Originally Posted by tomazo
Bare housing fits, but it slides through, are those ferrules widely available?
You either have to guess your size, or just try some out. I bought a set on Ebay that was "close enough for government work"

Bicycle Bike Brake Cable Step Down Adaptor Adapter Bolt Ferrule New | eBay


Just look for "step down ferrule"
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You need a step down cable end cap. It reduces in size to fit into the cable stop.
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