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Shift Cable 2X1 Commuter Bicycle Part 7 Bike Blogger

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Routing the shift cable from my new bar end shifter to the front derailleur on my 2x1 commuter bike setup.

Remove the handlebar tape so you can route the cable under it. Tape the housing (outer cable) to the handlebars.

Use cable end caps (ferrules) at all points where the inner cable exits the outer cable housing. Make sure the ferrules are snug in the shifter and in the cable stops on your bicycle frame.

Make sure the cable is long enough (but not too long) so that you can turn the handlebars all the way left and right for steering. Rewrap the bar tape once you are sure you have the right length of cable taped to the handlebars.

With the shifter in the closed position (low gear) clamp the shift cable onto the front derailleur by pulling the cable with your fingers, routing it underneath the clamp bolt, and screwing down the clamp bolt. The tension needs to be snug enough so when you begin to move the shifter it moves the derailleur. The cable does not need to be pulled very tight when clamping it - just remove any slack before doing so.

High limit screw adjustment: With the chain on the larger chainring - screw in clockwise to move the cage toward the bike, screw out counterclockwise to move the cage further away from the bike. Get it very close but not touching the chain - keep turning until you hear the chain hit the outer plate of the chain guide cage when spinning the wheel, then back it off a tiny bit.

Tip: To run full cable housing on a down pull front derailleur you could use zip ties to hold the cable housing on the bike, and mount a bolt on cable stop under the front derailleur clamp on the seat tube. The critical point for cable corrosion though is where the inner cable exits the outer cable housing, which usually is high up the downtube and can be protected with lubrication, a sealed ferrule (with rubber o-ring), a rubber boot ferrule, and/or front bicycle fender mudguard.

Tip: Make sure to set the low and high adjustment screws properly by following the manufacturer's instructions, so you cannot drop the chain when you change gears.

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