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Instructions state that I need to feed the cable [b]housing [/b]through the entry and exit holes, implying that the housing is fitted first then the cable is threaded through. However, being a tight-fisted Scot, I want to just fit my current cables, pre-assembled with cable-caps and all.

Is this going to be easy to do or is it a job I'll wish I'd never started and end up cursing myself for not having done it "properly"?

(FSA K-wing bars, if that helps)


 
Posted : 28/08/2011 4:30 pm
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Just answered my own question - new cables needed...


 
Posted : 28/08/2011 5:13 pm
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I did my k-wings yesterday. My gear cables are still external (105's) but fed my brake cables and outers through. I had new cables too. It was a doddle to be honest, my outers fitted through no problem. I cut the new outers slightly longer, bent the end as per the instructions, the clipped the bend outer bit to neaten it up


 
Posted : 28/08/2011 5:49 pm
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Cheers Chris.

I'll need new cables because the rear brake cable is internally routed through the top tube which looks a bit trickier. Will give it a go tomorrow.


 
Posted : 28/08/2011 6:20 pm
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Do it now because if its sunny tomorrow,you might take the rage if things dont go to plan ;O)


 
Posted : 28/08/2011 9:58 pm
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Martin,

How could it possibly be sunny? We live in Scotland, remember? Don't recall seeing the sun since the summer of '76...


 
Posted : 28/08/2011 10:12 pm