Bike Repair - Replace rear derailleur cable part 1 of 2

In this video you'll learn how easy it is to replace your rear derailleur cable and adjust your gears to shift with precision

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Bike
• Repair
• derailleur
• cable
• shifting
• adjust
• gears
• housing
• replace

[OrphanSeasun]

My LBS recommended yearly cable renewal because these types of shifters tend to snap the cables inside the assembly, necessitating replacing the entire shifter - true? Thing is they were going to charge $200 to do it for me and replace brake pads! What a rip off. So I'll try doing it myself and you've been a help.

A question, why are you replacing the cable housings? Can't they be reused in the same way you're reusing the cable? A good idea to replace the ferrules I might add. Thanks again.

[switchbaxr]

@OrphanSeasun - In this case my cable housings were in need of replacement as they were coming apart at the ends due to the rigors of repeated compression from shifting. They also tend to get a lot of grime and gummy build up on the insides so it's a good idea to replace the housings too.

[fivolivodivo]

why does he keep calling the part a ferrel it's called a BARELL

[switchbaxr]

FERRULE - correct spelling

The ferrule is the metal or plastic cap located on the end of the derailleur cable. The ferrule is inserted into the barrel adjuster.

Thanks to all who have posted constructive criticism...I'll work on better lighting and camera work for my next posts coming soon.

[Toobiz]

Thanks for this - very straightforward and helpful, but I would strongly recommend taking a break and figuring out what's going on with those kids!!! They sound like they're killing each other!!!

[lobbyhonda]

Killer video man! Informative, knowledgeable, calm and cool; all while the kids are partying in the playroom. Thanks for posting!

[piccalocb]

One thing that Shimano has over SRAM is that cable replacement is so much easier. It literally took me more than an hr to replace my rear derailleur cable because of the Double tap technology, and I still didn't get it right because I cut too much wire. Now I gotta do it again. I still love SRAM however!

[piccalocb]

Thanks for the in depth tutorial. I wish I could fix my bike in the kitchen, I'LL never hear the end of it if I did from my wife =}

[MrThedatastream]

Thanks for the videos (pt 1 and 2), makes it very clear

[BillieJean900]

how to remove front derailleur plz

[robin48gx]

@fivolivodivo I call the metal endings you put on electrical wires ferrels, and

now I know what to ask for in the bike shop, ferrel or barrel !

[lpbug]

u have a nice house lol

[littleelvisofMA]

nice clear video

[fitforyou34]

That is a pretty cool video if you had put Primeshield on your hands before you start the work you can simply rinse your hands under running water leaving them spotlessly clean in seconds.

[fitforyou34]

That is a pretty cool video if you had put Primeshield on your hands before you start the work you can simply rinse your hands under running water leaving them spotlessly clean in seconds.

[silverman6602]

dude do you guys run like day care or something?? your house sounds like chuckee cheese..