How To Remove A Broken Shift Cable - Shimano Shift Levers

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  • Опубликовано: 5 янв 2025

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  • @briandarnell1809
    @briandarnell1809 10 месяцев назад +5

    I did this step-by-step on a Salsa Warbird with GRX-810 and it was spot on. Thanks for the great lesson. One thing I learned from reading many comments on this topic is that if you suddenly can't shit into the smallest rear sprocket it's likely your cable is frayed. Fix it before you break on a long ride!

    • @christoje
      @christoje Месяц назад

      I can second this from personal experience.

  • @goodcompanycoffee
    @goodcompanycoffee Месяц назад +1

    Glorious video. For removing and install with being as verbose as possible (common failure points like with the removing the cover to expose the cable, cover getting in the way of the lever when shifting, and close ups of the cable seating into the shifter after shifting to the hardest). Thank you so much!

  • @mikecyclingsocal912
    @mikecyclingsocal912 3 года назад +1

    Was in the process of replacing my rear derailleur cable (following another video from this channel) when I ran into the problem of frayed cable in front housing, AND could not shift away from largest rear cassette gear. So paused the first video, followed this one, which solved the problem, and returned to the regularly scheduled programming. This is like having a Shimano bicycle mechanic in my home garage. My bike is back in good shape and ready to roll!👍

  • @robertrodriguez6674
    @robertrodriguez6674 8 месяцев назад +3

    Echoing others, many thanks! I've spent a lot of time in the past picking broken cable heads out of shifters. Undid the screw, pulled off the plastic piece, and it fell right out. Seriously saved me a lot of headache. THANK YOU! Your videos are great!

  • @christoje
    @christoje Месяц назад

    9:21 I was just thinking, "... but mine doesn't shift down"
    Thanks for the really practical and clearly explained procedure

  • @RogerMcCoy1
    @RogerMcCoy1 Год назад +1

    I had an issue with my Cannondale Synapse's shifter cable. This video gave me the courage to fix it myself. Instead of paying $85 like I did in the past, I bought a $5 cable and successfully replaced it, despite warnings from a technician that I would be brining the bike in because of the likelihood of the broken cable being tangled up inside. Nevertheless, I bought the cable for only $5 and successfully figured out how to replace it thanks to the video.

  • @rgill6893
    @rgill6893 Год назад +3

    Thanks Free to Cycle - this video, plus many other videos you have on RUclips have helped me to be more self-reliant in diagnosing and fixing my bike.

  • @lionden4
    @lionden4 Год назад +5

    Thanks for the video.. Tip: if you are riding your bike 250-300km/week. Change your cable 1-1/2 year.

  • @davidadamus177
    @davidadamus177 Год назад +1

    My rear derailleur cable broke inside the shifter, and this video helped me figure out how to get it out. Thanks!

  • @billdawson9073
    @billdawson9073 Год назад +1

    Excellent video. I spent a lot of time fighting with the hood to get the lower cover off and still don’t have it back on. The little details of loosening up the hood to get it out of the way are saving me a trip to my LBS. Thanks !

  • @michaelgreen8653
    @michaelgreen8653 3 года назад +8

    This video helped me a lot when I got stumped in my repairs, and I feel like I learned a lot about bicycle shifters by watching this. Thank you for making this.

  • @stevesands930
    @stevesands930 3 года назад +4

    Money! Sweet! Seeing how to remove that little cover allowed my to grab the broken cable head. Its a pain to replace the little cover, its a very tight fit, but the new cable is in! Took an hour or so fiddle farting around. Use a headlight so you can see what you're doing in the very small spaces. THANK YOU!

  • @patrickearle1973
    @patrickearle1973 3 года назад +5

    Thank you so much. I couldn't figure out how to extract the end of the frayed derailleur cable, which had broken exactly where you said it would. Very straight forward and clear instructions.

  • @joenaai3
    @joenaai3 8 месяцев назад +2

    Thank you, helped me at 11pm before my morning commute.

  • @maniastrat
    @maniastrat Год назад +1

    Thanks SO Much! I'm on vacation middle of SE Asia & had a cable snap...Had a spare but couldn't figure how to get that broken bit out...Till I saw this! Thank You!!🙏

  • @roninseattle
    @roninseattle 4 года назад +6

    Thank you! My son's cable broke while touring through Italy. I walked him through the process while sitting in front of my computer in Seattle.

  • @bodneybodster
    @bodneybodster 2 года назад +1

    My cable had snapped at the shifter .Very helpful explanation. Thanks

  • @alexgonzalezMI
    @alexgonzalezMI 2 года назад +1

    Thank you so much!! I was a Campy guy before I bought my Diverge and broke the cable. I would have never found that little screw without this video. Thanks!

  • @anzman911
    @anzman911 2 года назад +1

    Your tutorials are by far the best I've watched! Thank you.

  • @stuartross1081
    @stuartross1081 Год назад +1

    Your videos are brilliant. Thank you. I'm new to all this, a lock down cyclist now hooked, and have similar GRX levers. I think the most important tip here, and you make it very clear, that the rolled up rubber can obstruct the movement of the mechanism making you think something is still jammed. When I rolled mine back down and cleared the interference the movement was perfect. I know it looks cleaner but I wish the housing didn't run under the bar tape on my Trek.
    Hope you are keeping well.

  • @TomSanko
    @TomSanko 2 года назад +1

    Thanks very much! My shifter didn't look like this but I had the cable end stuck inside. Watching this video gave me the confidence to open it up and follow the general procedure - it worked!

  • @marknelson9406
    @marknelson9406 2 года назад +1

    Many thanks! The tip on removing the cover held by the screw was exactly what I needed to remove and replace my broken cable.

  • @davidsandercock1600
    @davidsandercock1600 Год назад +1

    Great video. Was about to buy a new shifter. Saved me £100. Cheers!

  • @dtaylor4319
    @dtaylor4319 4 года назад +7

    If only I'd known about the cover under the shifter before now .... I've had to remove frayed/broken cables a few times now, knowing about the cover would have made it so much easier & quicker.
    Excellent videos on all aspects of bike maintenance, many thanks!

    • @WheelsandWingsChannel
      @WheelsandWingsChannel 3 года назад

      This video is a life saver! I was building a new gravel bike and for some reason my brand new Shimano cables got jammed into my Claris shifter. This video really helped me save a ton of time.

  • @hauglien
    @hauglien Год назад +1

    Excellent video. Straight to the point and never missing a step 🙂

  • @JimTheGlawsFan
    @JimTheGlawsFan 2 года назад +1

    That got it! Thanks, just an explanation to get that extra cover off from underneath the hood was all I needed. Sorted.

  • @martinbywater
    @martinbywater Год назад +1

    Really easy to follow. Mine had broken exactly where you suggested they often go. Thanking you

  • @manextube
    @manextube Год назад +1

    Absolutely brilliant tutorial, thanks so much for making and posting this. You have quite possibly saved my marriage.

  • @vinralgreen5773
    @vinralgreen5773 2 года назад +1

    You are a God send!!! You save me a trip to LBS and money I would have to spend. 😊

  • @christopherparry5740
    @christopherparry5740 3 года назад +1

    I've watched loads of videos on how too do this and they made it look difficult but this makes it look so easy thank you for posting 👍

  • @skoning
    @skoning 2 года назад +1

    Thank you, your video was immensely helpful and informative in replacing my shifter cable. All the the best from Chuck.

  • @chriscrumly
    @chriscrumly 3 года назад

    Exactly what I was looking for - didn't have a clue how to remove the broken cable end on my Claris shifters.
    Doubt I would have figured it out without this video - Thank you very much.

  • @inglesconrichard
    @inglesconrichard Год назад +1

    Thanks, your tutorials are great!

  • @glennfaustino8044
    @glennfaustino8044 4 года назад +1

    Thanks a lot! My Shimano R7000 rear shifter has this exact problem today. Because of your video I managed to removed the broken cable.

  • @s4cforsey532
    @s4cforsey532 Год назад +1

    Brilliant video! Really helped me to understand how to remove a broken cable end….👍

  • @Roomservic3
    @Roomservic3 2 года назад +1

    Thank you. Exactly what I needed. The old cable was hanging on by two threads.

  • @deanluke2182
    @deanluke2182 3 года назад +1

    Thanks bloke. The master explains to the apprentice. Now l feel free to do this myself!

  • @richardbettley2793
    @richardbettley2793 3 года назад +1

    Excellent description of what was needed. Saved me a lot of time

  • @KOL630
    @KOL630 10 месяцев назад +1

    Another great video. Clear concise instructions cheers mate ✌🏻

  • @stevecross9350
    @stevecross9350 3 года назад +1

    Another clear and concise maintenance video - good work

  • @jab298
    @jab298 Год назад +1

    Thanks, this helped me a lot and saved hours of frustration!

  • @pcuendett
    @pcuendett 5 месяцев назад

    I personally want to thank you today ! Saved my day !

  • @kentjoosten8149
    @kentjoosten8149 7 месяцев назад +1

    Very timely. My R7000 just jammed up.

  • @deheckler
    @deheckler 3 года назад +1

    Good job I just spent 3 hours fishing out the cable head on my Dura Ace 7800

  • @alexwave3074
    @alexwave3074 6 месяцев назад

    Cette vidéo est parfaite. Une semaine que je cherche une solution et il suffit de regarder.... Free To Cycle !

  • @jandjblake
    @jandjblake 4 года назад +2

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge! This is exactly what I needed today when replacing my broken cable. While I have replaced many cables before I have never done it on a road bike with STI. I almost gave up but you saved me the walk of shame at the local bike shop....cheers!

  • @jamesbutcher8258
    @jamesbutcher8258 3 года назад +2

    Amazing video, so clear! Just helped me after lots of head scratching this afternoon!!!

  • @piotrd5895
    @piotrd5895 2 года назад +2

    Great Video

  • @pjdscott
    @pjdscott 2 года назад +1

    Many thanks - have never changed a cable and your clear instructions and nice pacing were invaluable, especially when dealing with finding the frayed cable.

  • @Naxas100
    @Naxas100 2 года назад +1

    You saved the day! You are my hero! Thanks for the video

  • @deboramiller2965
    @deboramiller2965 3 года назад +1

    Absolutely brilliant. Great camera work. Thanks.

  • @sangchuw
    @sangchuw Год назад +1

    thank you so much! this video help me out with a lever with stuck ball

  • @jeffday777
    @jeffday777 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for another very helpful video - much appreciated!

  • @cyclingscientist
    @cyclingscientist Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for making this it was amazingly helpful!

  • @stevecross9350
    @stevecross9350 Год назад +1

    Awesome advice as always ❤

  • @s.verhagen682
    @s.verhagen682 2 года назад +1

    This was great! Clear instructions on getting the cable out! Thanks 👊🏼

  • @johnpie14
    @johnpie14 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for posting this. This solved my problem perfectly.

  • @bertiecray8389
    @bertiecray8389 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for this, exactly what I needed to fish my frayed cable out

  • @mikethebike5014
    @mikethebike5014 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the video very helpful I didn't no about the bottom plate thanks.

  • @snafujag100
    @snafujag100 3 года назад +1

    Excellent! Thanks so much . This was my problem. Your the best!!

  • @briancampbell532
    @briancampbell532 3 года назад +1

    Thanks for this. Your a legend! Saved me hassle

  • @superluminique
    @superluminique 3 года назад +2

    Amazing stuff man. You're saving my day!

  • @bruceedge1649
    @bruceedge1649 Год назад +1

    Thanks heaps, followed along successfully. Cheers

  • @Lifeless221
    @Lifeless221 3 года назад

    Had somewhat same issue at my shop. 2 hrs later and I've drilled a small hole in the lead cable end and used a pick to pull out the end.

  • @schlichtungsstelle-diekonf2698
    @schlichtungsstelle-diekonf2698 3 года назад

    The video is very helpful to know to adjust a shift cable. Thank you

  • @Tuslareb
    @Tuslareb 3 года назад +1

    Super helpful. Thank you so much for sharing this.

  • @gregorydobson4307
    @gregorydobson4307 3 года назад +1

    Very well explained and detailed. THANKYOU

  • @sakttan
    @sakttan 2 года назад +1

    Great video and a huge help. Thanks so much!

  • @rabh6746
    @rabh6746 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this video, worked a treat after my shifter cable broke!

  • @markagent6186
    @markagent6186 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for this mate. Really helped

  • @mivoe99
    @mivoe99 3 месяца назад +1

    Thanks, this helped me a ton!

  • @vtfollett
    @vtfollett 3 года назад +4

    I spent 2 hours trying to adjust my RD before I finally peeled back the lever hood and saw the tangle of broken strands going into the shifting drum. I got stuck when I couldn't get the old end button with 1/2 inch of splayed cable out of its notch in the drum. I made the mistake of downshifting the lever, and then it wouldn't upshift back to the install position. I had to remove a second bit of plastic - which is held on by the bit you removed - from underneath, to expose the drum. Then I was able to grab the wire and pull the button out. I was really worried about having to detach the brake line and have to deal with dripping fluid, bleeding, etc. etc. What ever happened to simple bike repairs?

  • @nathanwilliams9695
    @nathanwilliams9695 Год назад

    That cover you pull out. I put the cable on the stop before re attaching the cover. On a Claris. Is it ok to do that ?

  • @jorgegomes1023
    @jorgegomes1023 4 года назад +1

    Thanks to share your experience, very useful.

  • @cesc2514
    @cesc2514 3 года назад +1

    Great video 👍🏻

  • @jamesmcfarland3114
    @jamesmcfarland3114 3 года назад +1

    Great help, thanks for sharing your knowlege

  • @garync3810
    @garync3810 3 месяца назад +1

    Perfect! Thank you.

  • @ahboonah
    @ahboonah 4 года назад +4

    What happens if the cable end is stuck deep within the shifter? I having an absolute nightmare with one now.

  • @Larry-h6q
    @Larry-h6q 6 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

  • @pauli1968
    @pauli1968 8 месяцев назад

    Hi, I have a big ride tomorrow. The cable guide has perished inside the lever. I’ve taken out, cleaned everything up and popped in a new cable. It’s changing ok but without the cable guide. I have a new one on order. Do you think, it’ll be ok to ride and shift the front gears for one ride.

  • @toetoe2
    @toetoe2 3 года назад +1

    Thank you! Saved my day!

  • @causeffecttv
    @causeffecttv 3 года назад

    Any advice for removing the small screw? Mine is frozen in and the screwdriver X is getting stripped out. Thanks!

  • @johnmcgregor7960
    @johnmcgregor7960 3 года назад +1

    so helpful, thanks heaps 👍

  • @denis_roy_7
    @denis_roy_7 4 года назад +2

    Very useful. Thanks!

  • @andreluissilva869
    @andreluissilva869 4 года назад +1

    Man, you have just saved my life. this shit happened with my on the shop today

  • @dickieblench5001
    @dickieblench5001 3 года назад +1

    Brilliant 🙏

  • @davidkessel7480
    @davidkessel7480 4 года назад +1

    Excellent video thanks.

  • @JUSSTTIINFU3K
    @JUSSTTIINFU3K Год назад +1

    Saved me, thanks

  • @erhan6095
    @erhan6095 3 года назад

    I haven't come across like this issue but who knows.. thank you in advance

  • @jamtastx
    @jamtastx 2 года назад +1

    The man is a legend.

  • @pete3110
    @pete3110 2 года назад +1

    Great video, basic and to the point and a great learning curve

  • @AlexRodriguez-jk3fy
    @AlexRodriguez-jk3fy 2 года назад

    How do I ensure the correct length for shift and brake housing

  • @whereiscoffee
    @whereiscoffee 2 года назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @leastchaos
    @leastchaos 10 месяцев назад

    My shifter doesn't shift down the last 2 gears unless I manually push it slightly. Is that normal?

  • @akkoonassis9045
    @akkoonassis9045 Год назад

    I just jacked my rear cable up bad. I can't get it to downshift at all it is like something is blocking the lever from clicking all the way. I think my bike had cable housing that runs through the whole downtube so I ordered new cables it will be here tomorrow and I'm hoping this video is what I need to do the job. I need this bike to work. Tomorrow I'm gonna ride it stuck in 7th gear. I could ride my MTB but that bike is currently not an option. I can't believe I messed my cable up so badly

  • @rogersj402
    @rogersj402 Год назад

    My screw is rusted to remove that panel, any tips on removing?

  • @Shogundargarah
    @Shogundargarah 2 года назад +1

    Thanks Buddy

  • @mahermoussallati791
    @mahermoussallati791 4 года назад +1

    Good video 👍

  • @ciprianbeniuga5042
    @ciprianbeniuga5042 Год назад +1

    God bless you !

  • @everynamealreadygone
    @everynamealreadygone Год назад

    Putting it back together, "just drop the cover in place". That is much easier said than done!