Erik Long
1) Remove head from sphincter.
2) Cycle the shift lever into the into it's most relaxed gear position - i.e. to the smallest cog or chainring
3) Peel back the rubber hood on the lever.
4)
Apply back-pressure to the existing cable. This will push the cable's
cylinder-shaped head out through the cable-port, located on the inner
side of the lever body. You will then be able to easily grab the head
to remove what's left of the old cable.
5) Pull the end of the
shift housing out of the stop on the topside of the lever body as it
can interfere with the initial routing of the new cable.
6)
Guide the tip of the new cable into cable port (it may help to curve
the tip Slightly to ease installation). If there is resistance, you
may want to twist the cable slightly as you push it gently through the
mechanism.
7) When the tip of the new cable appears through the
stop on the topside of your Sram lever, pull the full length of the
cable through the shift mechanism until it stops - you will then gently
pull upward on the cable and cycle the shifter through the full gear
range to be sure it has routed properly through the mechanism.
8) You may now route the cable through all lengths of shift housing and de-peel the rubber hood.
Important
note: Depending on how your bars are taped, you may need to unwrap the
top portion - always a factor with a bar-routed cable. However,
replacing an entire component group in the interest of making a
once-a-year task just a tad easier is kind of a dumb idea. Especially
when it means going to a more expensive counterpart with weaker return
springs and a weight penalty.
Give your sponsor shop my regards.
Date: Sat, 1 Mar 2008 16:24:10 -0800
From: cdbrandt@gmail.com
To: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: [OBRA Chat] Replacing SRAM road shift cables?
Any brilliant SRAM mechanic folks out there?
Rain (CX) bike needs some love, so time to replace the cable to my rear derailleur. This is my third time doing this since last fall. Each time, it has been a difficult task that would ordinarily take me about 10 minutes w/ Shimano and nothing tricky. Ideally, I should be able to just feed the cable into the hole like any other shifter. For some reason, maybe it's just ME, but I really struggle w/ this using SRAM. I end up having to remove the bar tape and housing. I have heard similar opinions from many others. Anyone have any tips? My preference would be a pro mechanic for a team that rides SRAM, but I'd love to get anyone else's opinion if you have discovered the secret trick.
I have SRAM Rival shifters.
I have the shifter clicked properly, as though in the smallest cog position.
I am using "small diameter" shimano road shift cable.
I have used a bit of grease.
I am using a new cable w/ a tight, soldered end.
I have tried a straight cable.
I have put a little twist in the cable to help negotiate the tight turn in the shifter body.
I have read the instruction manual.
I have researched "how to" videos on Youtube.
I have read through online forums related to the subject.
I have wasted too much time on google.
I have called many shops and talked to knowledgeable mechanics.
I have been told by one shop that I have to use "SRAM cables" which they "might" sell.
I have read on the SRAM website that "no special cables or housing are needed"
I have had my local shop that sponsors me replace my cables too last time. They hate me when I do that. They dislike SRAM.
It very well COULD just be ME.
What HAVEN'T I tried yet? (Besides going back to shimano, which will be soon.)
Thanks much if you have any help!
Chris
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