question about shimano sti levers

[trek24]

just bought a set of ultegra sti brake/shifters. the cables from the levers to the downtube stops, looks like they are to long. is it ok to cut and make them shorter. thanks

 

[boudreaux]

Originally posted by trek24
just bought a set of ultegra sti brake/shifters. the cables from the levers to the downtube stops, looks like they are to long. is it ok to cut and make them shorter. thanks

Sure if you do it right.

 

[serenaslu]

Originally posted by boudreaux
Sure if you do it right.

There are some good tips at:

http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/cable.shtml

They are hawking their own cable cutter, but there are some good suggestions. It is easy to do, but also easy to crush the housing without proper tools & technique.

 

[Eidetic]

buy or borrow a real cable cutter. dykes won't do it.