Thanks again for the help on my other issues, everyone. I am attempting to build up my first Triathlon Bike with frame and parts from ebay, and don't know how to cut a brake or shifter cable sheath correctly. There must be a tool that properly does this (wouldn't the sheath scrape the cable if not cleanly/correctly cut?).
How does one determine how long to cut a brake sheath? It would seem as though shorter is better when trying to reduce parasite drag from long cables dangling all over.
Thanks again for the help on my other issues, everyone. I am attempting to build up my first Triathlon Bike with frame and parts from ebay, and don't know how to cut a brake or shifter cable sheath correctly. There must be a tool that properly does this (wouldn't the sheath scrape the cable if not cleanly/correctly cut?).
How does one determine how long to cut a brake sheath? It would seem as though shorter is better when trying to reduce parasite drag from long cables dangling all over.
Thanks for the advice!
Hi, suggest a good quality cycle cable cutting tool, electrical cable cutters are not up to the job as you need a clean end cut to pass cable thro' sheath costs about £30, worth the money! Use cable ties to keep cable out of the way,length should'nt be a problem with adjustment
The cable housing must be long enough so that you can turn your handlebar all the way from side to side. If it's too short, you risk unwanted shifts when making a tight turn. If in doubt, a little too long is better than too short.
It's best to cut the housing with a dedicated cable & housing cutter or with a dremel tool with a cut off wheel. It may be necessary to reshape the cable housing to make it round again after cutting.
Go to Park tool website. They have a perfect tool for the job. You can go to an LBS and measure some bikes that have the same gruppos and setup as your bike. This will give you a representative estimation of what length you need. Initially leave them longer than you think you need and find out what your ultimate riding position is, then cut them to the optimum length. Good Luck.
Thanks for the advice, everyone! I'll hit the LBS (local bike store, I presume) and ask for the Park Tool cable cutter device. They just did some renovations and some influx of $$ would be greatly appreciated, I'm sure!
