Replacing Bike Shifter Cables
The cables on this mountain bike had been left exposed the weather and had a surface rust on them. They looked ugly, so I replaced them with brand new shifter cables. The shifters are Shimano Rapidfire trigger type shifters. I also replaced all the cable housings and adjusted the derailleurs.
Installing Reproduction Cannondale Top Tube Cable Guides
I needed to replace the plastic cable guides on the top tube on a Cannondale bike. One was broken and the other two were gone. Original stock cable guides (part # A113) are hard if not impossible to find. But there are replacement guides available online that are made with 3D printers. I bought these …Read more »
Installing Ergo Brake Levers – Vintage Bike Update
I decided to update this vintage road bike. The bike came with non-aero brakes and safety levers. I had these Cane Creek ergonomic style brake levers lying around anyway. It’s a relatively easy and cheap upgrade and goes a long way to improving the bike. The bike is a 1987 Lotus Excelle Sport Series (made …Read more »
How To Replace Shifter Cable On SRAM Grip Shift SRT 200i Shifters
I go through the steps of how to replace the shifter cable on SRAM Grip Shift 200i shifters.
How To Replace Cable Housing Routed Internally Through A Bike Frame
Quick and easy method to route new cable housing internally through a bike frame. I show how to use a brake cable to guide the cable housing through the frame. No time consuming fishing for a wire.