New Derailleur Cable

Shimano s low normal derailleurs on which it does the opposite.

New derailleur cable.

If you are replacing an old cable and you re sure the cable was the right length and you don t plan to move the position of the controls or the handlebars you can match the new cable to old. We ll show you how to perform cable replacement using a shimano equipped road bike. The derailleur hanger is a piece of aluminum bolted to your frame that your derailleur is then mounted on. Hangers are unique to your frame and it is a good idea to buy a spare when you buy a new frame.

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Friction along the shift cable prevents consistent movement of the derailleur as the cable is pulled and released at the shifter. Make sure that the hanger is visibly straight has no stress marks or nicks and that the threads are not damaged. Mount new derailleur before installing the new derailleur make sure the current derailleur hanger is in good shape. The cable system is a common place to find issues that cause poor shifting.

A hanger separates the derailleur from the frame and is designed to bend or break on impact rather than damaging your frame or derailleur. If the derailleur hanger is damaged the new derailleur will never shift like it should.