On Mon, 4 Oct 2004 19:32:58 -0700, "Yum" <
[email protected]> wrote:
>
>"John Everett" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>news:[email protected]...
>> On Sun, 3 Oct 2004 22:59:34 -0700, "Yum" <[email protected]> wrote:
>>
>> >>
>> >> It sounds like you will need to shift to the smallest ring and make
>> >> sure your shifter is "all the way down", then detatch/tighten
>> >> cable/re-attach. See details and illustrated instructions at URL:
>> >>
>> >> <http://www.sheldonbrown.com/derailer-adjustment.html#front>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> daveornee
>> >>
>> >
>> >You are absolutely correct. I could fix the problem by following your
>> >advice.
>> >Thanks a lot !
>>
>> While I'm not familiar with Shimano's SRX group (see OP), I have
>> several other Shimano groups installed on my bikes. Each of them
>> (including my RSX...was that a typo in the OP?) has a cable tension
>> adjustment where the cable enters the downtube shifter boss. Turning
>> the adjuster counterclockwise (when viewed from the cable housing
>> side) will increase tension. This is the same thing you acomplished by
>> reattaching the cable at the derailleur.
>>
>> Cables typically need readjustment after some period of use. This is
>> generally due to housing ends bedding in their recepticles or housing
>> compression. This is sometimes erroneously refered to as "cable
>> stretch". For this reason it's a good idea when installing new
>> cables/housings to crank the adjuster barrel all the way down. As
>> things get "bedded in" there will be plenty of adjustment available to
>> compensate.
>>
>Yes, it is RSX. Sorry. Thank you for a good suggestion. For some
>reason, I am not able to turn
>the adjuster barrel in either direction. Does it mean the cable tesion too
>high ?
No, cable tension would not be sufficient to prevent the adjuster
barrel from turning. It's probably corrosion in the threads. The first
thing I'd try is backing it out with a pair of pliers. Be careful
though since on the RSX group (at least on mine) the adjuster is
plastic.
>I also want to ask how to replace brake and derailler cables. How can
>remove them the from shifter ?
>Do I have to remove hex screw in front ot the shifter ? Thanks.
No, on STI shifter/brake levers both cables can be removed without
taking anything apart. To remove the shifter cable first get the lever
into the gear with the least cable tension. On both front and rear
this is accomplished by clicking the inner lever a bunch of times. If
you've already disconnected the cable from the derailleur, pull on the
cable while you're doing this. Then squeeze the brakes and look into
the exposed innards, opposite where the shifter cable housing enters
the lever. You'll see a hole out of which the cable can be removed.
Pushing on the cable where it enters the downtube boss should cause
the little knob at the cable end to pop out of the hole.
Brake cables are also removed with the lever squeezed. Release the
lever on the brake that's used when you remove a wheel, or on
cantilever brakes detach the cable at the brake. Alternatively,
disconnect the cable at the caliper. This will allow you to squeeze
the lever fully. Look into the innards of the lever from the front and
you'll see where the knob at the end of the cable seats in the lever.
Pushing the cable into the housing at the other end should push the
knob out of the lever.
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