How to Replace Internal Routed Cables
I show how to feed new brake/shifter cable housings through bike frame tubes. I show two methods. The first method is where a cable housing is already routed through the frame. The second method is where there isn’t already a cable through the frame. This will allow you to install brand new cable housings on …Read more »
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.
Replacing Shimano STI Shifters (Brifters)
I replaced the Shimano Sora STI shifters (integrated brake/shift levers) on my Trek, with better quality Shimano RSX shifters. I made a video of the whole process of removing the Sora shifters and installing the RSX shifters.
Clean, Lube & Repair Shimano Integrated Brake Shifters (Brifters)
I show how to fix most STI type road bike shifters that are not working by simply cleaning and lubricating them. You don’t even need to take them apart. Most times it’s just old grease that doesn’t let the pawls move freely. There are usually not broken parts. These are Shimano ST-6400 shifters (Shimano 600/Ultegra). …Read more »
Modify Huret Downtube Shifter Clamp For Shimano Shifters
I show how to modify the clamp from vintage Huret downtube shifters to work with Shimano downtube shifters. It’s a quick and easy mod. This allows you to update a bike and add modern indexed shifters. You can also use it to install Shimano cable stops, though you can get clamp on cable stops. But …Read more »