Mountain Bike Gear Cable Loose

Cut off the excess cable so only 2 inches remain after the pinch bolt.

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4 7 out of 5 stars 52. If shifting is slower toward easier lower gears your shift cable is likely too loose. How to fix sluggish shifting for sluggish bike cable action pop the housings out of the stops then slide them along the cables and see if you detect any gunk. If the shifting still feels sloppy tighten the adjustment screws another quarter turn.

4 6 out of 5 stars 1 648. Pedal the bicycle and cycle through the gears. Pedal the bike by hand as you shift through all the gears on your rear cassette. Use the barrel adjuster to fine tune any tension issues.

Slide the end cap onto the cable and gently crimp it onto the cable using a pair of pliers. Lowest price in 30 days. Bike cables housing whether you re building up a new frame or maintaining that trusty old steed you ll find the bike cables and housing to help you dial in the mechanicals. The problem will be the shifters derailleurs or cables.

Hotop 2 set mountain bike brake cable gear cable wire and cable end crimps kit. If shifting is slower toward harder higher gears your shift cable is likely too tight. If the chain can t make it onto one of the outer gears loosen the cable slightly. Loosen the pinch bolt on the derailleur pull all the slack out make sure cable housings are fully seated in their stops and re tighten the pinch bolt.

I am often asked how to fix a bike that won t shift gears or will only shift to some gears. Some modern housings are designed to.