How to change a shift cable on your MTB
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- Опубликовано: 14 фев 2017
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Today, we’re going to learn how to change a gear cable. There are many reasons why you would do this. Gear cables wear out, get kinked, and stop working smoothly after a while.
The reason I’m changing mine today is a bit more-complex. When I got this bike the dropper cable was routed to the left side of the frame and the gear cable was run to the right. This made the cables rub on the head tube and it didn’t look neat, and it was freaking me out man! Obsessing over things like this is just a sign that you love you bike, so today I’ll be installing a longer cable so I can route it the way I like.e
Let’s do a general overview of the process and then talk details.
First, shift your bike into the smallest gear and bring your barrel adjuster all the way in. Loosen the clamp on the derailleur, and remove your old cable. You’ll need to knock this cap off or cut the end to get it through. Up at the shifter you’ll need to find the access port, which is sometimes shielded with a cap. The cable should come out with a metal stop on the end.
Most of you are going to be changing your cable and your housing, so it would be a good idea to pick up a pair of cable cutters. You can use end nippers or dykes but, these are much easier.
You can use your old housing as a guide, but if you’re changing something else on the bike like your bars or your derailleur, you may need to dry fit it to determine the length. That’s what I’m doing. Here, I’m fitting it into the shifter, making a nice wide bend, and trying to match the length of the brake hose to keep things neat. As I run the cable, I’m keeping in mind that too long is better than too short. We can always go back and cut it more. Once I’m happy with the length, I can cut the housing and ONLY the housing. Don’t cut the cable until the very end.
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When you un-frayed that cable, it looked like magic. I never knew you could do that.
haha, everyone keeps thinking it was in reverse! You really can do that
Yes i didnt belive too then i try it and it was succes haha
haha my cables never un-Frey that easy but with a small amount of messing with the cable it usually works out fine.
That trick has saved hundreds of electricians lives
you could try using a wire locking tool that aerospace technicians use.
I love how this guy gives you the information straight, only later adding the details. Plus, his explanations assume his audience to be made of intelligent people! Thumbs Up!!
I know how to do this, but I just wanted to watch your video XD
can you put a derailer on a dirt jumper i have a specialized p1
Kevin Avalos yes. my snanfu has a 3 speed
Harry8642 Surname? Same
was going to write the same thing.
Jay MT
Great video Seth!
Another point that I'd like to add, based on my experience. Often times, when setting the cable tension of the shifter cable, I find that the cable is actually a little tighter than it needs to be. Instead of trial and error, loosening and re-securing the cable repeatedly, I will leave the barrel adjust "turned-out" by a rotation or a few. This way, if I need to reduce tension, I don't have to undo the nut holding the cable in place. I just turn the barrel in the direction that gives me the desired result.
Source: 9-5 bicycle technician.
Yeah that is pretty standard.. Tighten the barrel adjuster all the way in, and then turn counterclockwise a few turns.. Then bolt your cable
I'm still new to the mountain biking world. So seeing this video makes me feel confident on working my mountain bike.Thanks Seth!!
This is exactly what I've been looking for! Everyone else seemed to dance around dealing with the derailer. Nice hacks and tool recommendations.....need me that 3rd hand
Gee, just done it, took my time and was well worth it. New Tekpro levers and cables and housings on my vintage Mesa Ltd that just keeps on giving joy; cut here, cut there, adjust and readjust, test ride it, brakes like they never had before, feel safer than ever, beauty! Thanks for the pointers!
Hello Seth! I always was afraid to mess with the cables. I’m going to give it a try on my 2005 HardRock. Love the channel and please keep it up for all of us who need it!!!
I remember time when this guy had 1342 subs
good old days
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I remeber when seth had 1342 subs
I love this video. Straight and to the point. I needed to change my trigger shifter yesterday, first ever, and followed every word spoken here... Even the freaking me out part...
Love this! Thanks
I've been working really hard on my video and even got help from a friend... We had a lot of fun filming it and I really really hope you like it ;)
Yay. I've been waiting for you to make this video since you showed us how to change a rear derailleur, featuring your Trek 4900. Thanks Seth. This reminds me of how I installed my dropper post. I am soon going to replace my whole shifter, cable included. Great tips as always
This looks pretty doable. I always thought this was really complicated but you broke it down nicely. In fact, looking at this, I think I would end up doing it all myself because I'd likely go crazy if someone else didn't do it the way I visualized it. I'm like that with virtually any cable (including electrical) because those stinkers get tangled, dusty, noisy/distracting when moving, etc...
Also, my OCD with cables was very pleased with how cleanly you re-twisted that! It looked like brand new.
Very Very Cool!!! I sayings thanks for all who are using this demonstration.
It has been so many years, thank you
Good info, thanks!
Thank you for making this very helpful video. Great job!
Absolutely stellar video from both a teaching and video / illustration perspective. Great job!
I am glad I came across your videos.. you have a way to describing things.
Great video. Well spoken, clear, concise, well filmed. Just perfect.
This "how to" is high quality in every way. Thanks 👍🏾 🌳
Thanks for this! I was able to switch out my shifter all by myself!
Very helpful, great job Seth!
Great instructional skills, great video.
hey Seth I just nearly tore my whole bike apart doing this exact same thing thanks for the great vids and keep up the good work!
Perfect as always !
i do work in a bike shop . and never seen a even great detailed video like this 1 . even i know everything to swap or repair . i still like to watch ur video's!!!!! respect . great job .
Im glad i found your channel u have made me decl out my bike to extreme levels lol
thanks for another great video seth!
This video is still helping me fix my bikes in 2020!
Best channel for bikes i have ever seen, i follow you in all platforms. Very easy explanation no jargons at all like other channels.
Great video! Just what I was looking for. Now I have work to do. Thanks and subscribed!
another great video! it's pretty helpful because I'm planning on replacing all of the cables on my vintage Schwinn road bike.
Thanks Seth for the help and I love you're videos keep it up👍
Well done mate!
Great tutorial video
Thanks
I’m watching this in 2021 and it helped me saved me from getting scammed at the bike shop and a really helpfull hack near the end if u don’t own that tool 👍
All my favourite things, eating a burrito and watching seths bike hacks 😄😄
Great video and I totally agree on the cable routing. It blows my mind that there are still bike manufacturers that don't get it correct or bike shops that don't route it correctly when building up a bike.
I like how you tied the cables together. I looks very neat. I might try that myself...
nice vid man keep up the good work
again another great video
Amazing content on one of the best channels within all of youtube. Keep up the great work!!
Great video. Thank you!
Great vid man replacing cable Today. I know I can do this.
Thanks from North Georgia Mtns.
This helped me so much, thanks
I just did this last night I had problems this morning I got it right thank God!!!
Great overview!
Great tips! Thanks Seth :)
Anyone else love this guy
Mason Kendall everyone else loves this guy!
Interesting video seth
Like always a good video👍
I like that frame!
thank you for coming to the rescue seth
Hey bro! Can I just say I've been watching you for years and u helped me out once again.. thanks! If it wasn't for you my bike will still be in parts 🤣🤣
Wow I really need this video
That was helpful thanks
I literally did this last night and you tube recommended me this
😂
Hey Seth, are you ever going to visit or do some sort of ride in Australia? Also greetings from down under! :D
4 years ago and you were still the best bike youtuber
Not planning on doing it any time soon but its good to know.
Great post
Thank you from Sydney.
This hardtail look so cool ! Please do more videos with it (like tricks or enduro riding)
After a lot of research on YT to fix my bike's rear derailleur shifting issue I finally found the issue and solution! Couldn't find a YT video on this matter! I explain it below:
1) The most common type of housing has an inner thin wires tube and an outer plastic covering tube. Apparently after a while because of pressure the outer plastic tube jams and the inner tube wires are exposed that can get crushed by pressure on ferrels! This causes a serious metal-metal fraction between the cable and thin wires of housing, worse than any dirt or rust can do!
2) Loosen the shifter cable and release the cable at the derailleur (watch YT guides) and through all housings to free all housing parts.
3) You have to cleanly cut the exposed thin wires of housing to align it with plastic cover tube. Be careful not to block inner empty hole (where the cable passes) by crushing the wires. You need a sharp wire cutter (or a specialized tool from bike shop!) Then clean up both ends of housing and lube a bit.
4) Insert the cable in all housing parts and through the derailleur cable clamp. Since you lost some housing length, to have the same tension on the cable at a particular gear you need to pull the cable out of derailleur cable clamp a bit compared to what it was before. This needs to be fine tuned to have perfect correspondence between shifter and derailleur for all gear range (watch YT guides).
Hope it helps someone.
Iam German bicycle monteur and i never had a SRAM derailleur, only Shimano.
But i get my First SRAM next month, a SRAM GX =)
Thank´s for showing me how to change.
This video results inspiring
Thanks sir for the advise
Awesome video! I just did this three days ago lol
Great video! Trying to upgrade a 2001 Trek 6500 that I bought from a buddy! Derailleurs and cables are all jacked up!
thank for your help
Seth you are great
Can we take moment to appreciate that clean @$$ cable management ! ! ! !
Another lil note on housing: The splined or "stranded" housing is for cables that have to hold lower, sustained tension, which in the case of a bike means gear cables. The coiled or "solid-core" is the original type of housing and should be used for brakes because it's stronger and can take the bigger loads of braking. Using the splined stuff for brakes is really bad because it can easily rupture or kink when the lever is pulled, but it works a lot better with indexed shifters because it doesn't get longer or shorter when you curve it. Still, it can go bad over time and develop those kinks. If you see hard angles in your shift cable instead of smooth curves, it's probably kinked and ready to rupture. Oh, and a great tool for getting a clear hole in the end of a length of housing is a probe - available from Harbor Freight for $2 for a 3-pack - or an sharpened spoke. :D
slimjimihendrix : I second this comment regarding the two different types of cables. I guess a lot of mtb folks won't need to know about the spiral brake cables with hydraulic brakes being the norm now.
Seth wasn't wrong about the cheap thing, though. Lots of big box stores like Fred Meyer and Wal-Mart will sell you cable sets with only coiled housing because they only have to make one type of housing that way. Shimano sells their lowest-end components with all coiled housing, too, which blows my mind.
Good advice!
You could use a probe, a small hex wrench(~2mm), an awl, or even a tine on a fork if necessary. Basically anything that is small enough to fit inside of the plastic sheath, within the housing. That way you can open the end up, an push the plastic and any kinks in the housing out of the way to allow the cable to pass.
It's not always necessary to do, but always recommended. If the housing was crushed at all when you cut it, it could cause a bind on the cable. This can result in poor performance of the shifter of brake, and won't allow the cable to return.
Souce: Professional Bike technician.
Neat tips Seth!
When will you review the P7?
That HT geometry is just rad
Nice job! I also like to spray a little bit of silicone lube into the housing before i run the cable through. Keeps it running smooth and repels water.
informative, thanks!
This was just what I was looking for. Also a pair of fencing pliers will cut the sleeves plenty easy.
I used to cut the cable a pair of vice grips right where you want it cut and a hack saw, specificly with a metal cutting blade. It comes out very good
Outside the frame is always easy... You should provide some tips for inside the frame routing too! Great video as always!
Nice video, brief, entertaining and too the point! Thanks!
I know you are mostly a flat-pedal guy, but any chance you can do a video on how to tell when spd clips are worn out?
I feel you Seth, everything on my bike that isn't absolutely perfect is freaking me out as well, so that's why I can't wait to afford a DI2 setup!
Hope we'll be seeing you ride the P7 more in the feature :)
Enjoy the channel, Seth. Every time I open RUclips, the first stop is to see if you've uploaded a new video.
Have you considered doing a video to show how you edit everything together on your computer (what your setup is, what programs you use, how you record voiceover, etc)?
Thanks! and yeah, maybe. Now that so many people are making videos for the contest, they're all asking about video editing.
There's a new meme spreading with your 8 things anyone can do on a mountain bike video 😂 It's amazing
great Video thank yo. If yo have a problem with length Order cable for a Tandem. I managed to get a set of "Livewire" Tandem inner cables and they were 3m 60cm long x 1.5mm. A Packet came with brake and gear cables.
SETH I just fitted a how new drive train and cables and then a week later you put this up here's me been sat on the floor fiddling with a new derailleur and cable trying to get tension with moal grips (locking pliers) wish I was left it till now then could have seen this video
Hello, first of all I find you videos super informative, entertaining and funny. Thanks for everything you post it’s been very helpful since I know nothing about bikes, just getting familiarize with a cheap bike I bough to learn. Ok my question is can you acquired, buy the “clamp” I think you called it, just by itself? The guy I bought it removed the shifter cable and miss placed the little bent metal that by screwing it down holds the cable (which you called it in your video clamp). Thanks a lot. Be safe.
bananas stuff Thank you!
Nice tutorial! Can you make video about service suspension fork? Thanks.
Who would've guessed this bike would be worth 20k now 🤣
Sold with 70k lol
70k*
Dang that's a lot
Lol
🤗🤗
Thank you sir.
That's a sweet hard tail Seth!
It's amazing your chanel has grow so much I've watched since day 1 it's too bad though cause I'll never win that bike I'm not even going to bother entering 😫😂
What do you like better the Syncr pro or the P7?
Seth, can you do an updated in-depth review on the Orange P7?
That 3" of cable end at the RD would freak me the hell out.
Ah yes,
This is why i take very good care of my lbs mechanic, plus he is just a good guy.
I love how u have no problems working on ur bike but I cant even put air n my tire w/o have issues...
Caleb Denman no
Caleb Denman it means fuck off
Caleb Denman let me think bout that... no
Caleb Denman earn them then you dumb kid instead of asking and begging
Caleb Denman I already said fuck off, what part of that comment do you not understand?
Seth Iam following your vlogs from last two months ago