Shimano Derailleur
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Shimano Derailleur
My wife's Trek Navigator has the gripshift 7 speed and Shimano tourney derailleur. I got the new housing and cable installed but can't see what see what secures the cable once inserted through the derailleur.. Did something fall off the old cable or there something that can be clamped on the end ?
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There should be a simple pinch bolt on the underside of the main parallelogram body of the derailleur.
The cable enters the derailleur from the rear, and then it should automatically line up in about the correct spot for the cable anchor bolt.
The cable enters the derailleur from the rear, and then it should automatically line up in about the correct spot for the cable anchor bolt.
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Thank you,I just came back from the garage after looking at it and yes it does have a "pinch bolt" surprised I didn't see it the first time. The bike had been sitting for a year with the cable missing and the wife decided she wants to start riding again. I'll finish up tomorrow and let you know how it turns out . Thanks again !
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Hundreds of YouTube videos about every aspect of rear derailleurs, from installing, adjusting, replacing ... Lucky your wife wants to ride.
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Thank's I just found one for derailleur adjustment,if needed. Yeah,I think she finally realized the importance of exercise....she use to do a lot of walking....biking is more fun.
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I wish my wife thought that way... I 'can't ride slow enough' for her... And I was barely going 10mph. My average cruising pace puts me close to 18mph. My Century pace is closer to 16mph. Maybe if I were to drag a brake...
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Well, to be truthful I haven't rode in a while myself,though I do work out with dumb bells three times a week and shoot a compound bow several days a week. Of course none of this replaces the benefits of riding and that's why I'm starting back...you don't realize how much good it was doing until you start back and find you can't ride the way you use too !
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Since you found the You Tube video on adjustment, look in the other recommended videos for you, there should be one for cable installation, also. You can make sure that the installation is done correctly. Their videos are really handy, for most any maintenance procedure you can think of, subscribe to a few for future reference.
As said above, congratulations on your wife wanting to begin riding with you, it will be time well spent.
Bill
As said above, congratulations on your wife wanting to begin riding with you, it will be time well spent.
Bill
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Well, to be truthful I haven't rode in a while myself,though I do work out with dumb bells three times a week and shoot a compound bow several days a week. Of course none of this replaces the benefits of riding and that's why I'm starting back...you don't realize how much good it was doing until you start back and find you can't ride the way you use too !
If you like cycling, consider getting a newer, lighter, 700c hybrid. It would roll a lot easier than the Navigator on its MTB wheels and tires.
As others have said, there are lots of helpful videos online for bike maintenance. Park Tool has a very helpful DIY section.
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Good to hear you're getting back on the bike. Navigators are basic bikes but comfortable for short distances, so they're an ok bike to get started on (and easy to fix).
If you like cycling, consider getting a newer, lighter, 700c hybrid. It would roll a lot easier than the Navigator on its MTB wheels and tires.
As others have said, there are lots of helpful videos online for bike maintenance. Park Tool has a very helpful DIY section.
If you like cycling, consider getting a newer, lighter, 700c hybrid. It would roll a lot easier than the Navigator on its MTB wheels and tires.
As others have said, there are lots of helpful videos online for bike maintenance. Park Tool has a very helpful DIY section.