Most modern rear mechs connect with a really short run of cable outer from the chainstay to the mech.
I have this XTR jobbie
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Which although a modern design requires a loop of cable from the seat stay round to the mech.
I take it that had I wanted to lose that loop of cable I should have bought a shadow type mech?
Is there anything I can do to lose that loop, looked for a rollermajig but they dont make them now.
joolsburger - MemberI take it that had I wanted to lose that loop of cable I should have bought a shadow type mech?
Correct - but then folk have had these loops of cable for years and I'm not aware it's ever been a huge issue.
rollamajigs available on ebay (perhaps US) IIRC.
Otherwise you will indeed have to (gasp!) have a loop of cable, unless you fancy trying to bodge a v-brake cable loop.
It isn't and it's never been a problem, just looks neater.