Cannondale F500
09-16-17 | 06:24 PM
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Cannondale F500
I have a F500 1996 Mt. bike that I'd like to build up to use for commuting. Since a I have a couple other bikes I haven't paid much attention to this one. Just yesterday when checking it over I noticed the shifter no longer shifts. When I pull the trigger it has absolutely no friction so no gear changes. Is there anything I can check in the gearing to get it to work again. I really don't want to replace components right now if I don't have to.
09-16-17 | 06:57 PM
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First thing is to check there's no bends in the cable housing, then spray out the shifter w WD-40. If none of that works then a 21 speed grip shifter set and cables are pretty inexpensive. How is the headshok feeling?
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09-16-17 | 07:53 PM
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seems to be just the right hand side. The left side does need adjustment but it shifts to the two largest. The left side does nothing. Not even a bit of resistance.
If I have to replace the shifter Id rather go with trigger shifters. I have another bike that has grip shift and I always seem to shift gear when standing up to pedal.
The headshox seems fine. no real problem that I can feel. Steering is good as well.
If I have to replace the shifter Id rather go with trigger shifters. I have another bike that has grip shift and I always seem to shift gear when standing up to pedal.
The headshox seems fine. no real problem that I can feel. Steering is good as well.
09-16-17 | 09:10 PM
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There are few if any 7 speed pods any more but Shimano's EZ-fire sets would work. If you have cantilever brakes you need to flip the brake cable seat to the alternate short pull position
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Genesis 49:16-17
"Well, well!" said Holmes, impatiently. "A good cyclist does not need a high road. The moor is intersected with paths and the moon is at the full."
Genesis 49:16-17
"Well, well!" said Holmes, impatiently. "A good cyclist does not need a high road. The moor is intersected with paths and the moon is at the full."
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09-17-17 | 05:03 PM
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Can you explain a bit more to me about "flipping the brake cable seat". I'm wanting to switch over to a disc brake set up sometime in the future but for now it the cantilevers.
What might I have to change around when I switch over to disc brakes? I'm wondering if I should just save up the money and do everything at once if I have to change more then 2 or 3 things.
What might I have to change around when I switch over to disc brakes? I'm wondering if I should just save up the money and do everything at once if I have to change more then 2 or 3 things.
09-17-17 | 06:57 PM
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I don't think you can put disk brakes on that bike.
Cantilever brakes need a shorter cable pull than V brakes so the brake levers have two ways to hold the cable end.
Shown on page 3 here https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/dm/DM-ST0001-05-ENG.pdf
Cantilever brakes need a shorter cable pull than V brakes so the brake levers have two ways to hold the cable end.
Shown on page 3 here https://si.shimano.com/pdfs/dm/DM-ST0001-05-ENG.pdf
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Genesis 49:16-17
"Well, well!" said Holmes, impatiently. "A good cyclist does not need a high road. The moor is intersected with paths and the moon is at the full."
Genesis 49:16-17
"Well, well!" said Holmes, impatiently. "A good cyclist does not need a high road. The moor is intersected with paths and the moon is at the full."
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09-21-17 | 11:56 AM
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does anyone think this set up will work on my bike? It's one of the only 7 sets I could find.
Shimano 7 Speed Groupset ST-EF500 3x7 Speed Shifters Set + FD-TY500 Front Derailleur + RD-TY300 Rear Derailleur Direct Mount
Shimano 7 Speed Groupset ST-EF500 3x7 Speed Shifters Set + FD-TY500 Front Derailleur + RD-TY300 Rear Derailleur Direct Mount
