06-28-2009, 09:51 AM
I am replacing the shifter cable on an Alivio Front Index Shifter.
What gear should the front shifter be in when I install a new cable? When I removed the cable, I had to be in 3 and the cable would come out. But after I put the new cable in, the front derailleur would not shift. When I inspected the cable at the shifter end, I noticed that the cable was right up against the end of the cable housing, so obviously it is missing the mechanism inside to shift. I cannot seem to find any easy way to check to see if there is some sort of catch for the cable end ( like on brakes). My only thought is if the shifter has to be in a different position when reinstalling. Any help is greatly appreciated.
What gear should the front shifter be in when I install a new cable? When I removed the cable, I had to be in 3 and the cable would come out. But after I put the new cable in, the front derailleur would not shift. When I inspected the cable at the shifter end, I noticed that the cable was right up against the end of the cable housing, so obviously it is missing the mechanism inside to shift. I cannot seem to find any easy way to check to see if there is some sort of catch for the cable end ( like on brakes). My only thought is if the shifter has to be in a different position when reinstalling. Any help is greatly appreciated.