http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Snapped gear cable en Wed, 13 May 2026 04:31:04 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17909#post-254818 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:18:46 +0000 CycleCommute.CC 254818@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Performance probably wasn't in Uran's league, but 4th gear got me home without too many problems.</p> <p>Cadence must have been through the roof though and the fast sections were tough, legs just couldn't keep up.</p> <p>Don't see the appeal of single speed either! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17909#post-254817 Tue, 11 Jul 2017 09:11:17 +0000 algo 254817@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>also a bit late, but depending on the location of the break, I have successfully bodged repairs using an terminal block connector or two on section of exposed cable, with the plastic sheathing cut out.... I don't think I'd risk that for a brake cable though... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17909#post-254799 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 19:42:06 +0000 chdot 254799@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"one of the various mobile mechanics in Edinburgh are super useful"</p> <p>Good point.</p> <p>I'm aware that there have been several in recent years, I suspect it's quite a hard way to make a living.</p> <p>I believe one gave up and opened a shop... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17909#post-254792 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 18:34:27 +0000 dessert rat 254792@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>a bit late now I suspect, but for situations like this, one of the various mobile mechanics in Edinburgh are super useful.</p> <p>I use (can recommend) Graham @ All Bikes 07743 494 387 / <a href="mailto:info@allbikes-edinburgh.com">info@allbikes-edinburgh.com</a></p> <p>always worth sticking in your mobile just in case ... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17909#post-254776 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 13:10:25 +0000 gembo 254776@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Same as rig berts uran winning killer stage of your yesterday stuck in fourth after Dan Martin kicked his rear mech as he was knocked off by Richie porte's body </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17909#post-254775 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 13:05:49 +0000 CycleCommute.CC 254775@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>If at/near lever then pull cable, change gear and (try to) tie to frame.<br /> </em></p> <p>Thanks! </p> <p>Limit screw only moved it one cog.</p> <p>Managed to get it to 4th largest by pulling cable and securing it under my light bracket on the seat post. Hopefully it doesn't ping on my way home. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17909#post-254745 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:32:22 +0000 chdot 254745@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Depends where cable snapped.</p> <p>If at/near lever then pull cable, change gear and (try to) tie to frame. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17909#post-254744 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:30:03 +0000 chdot 254744@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"can I bodge it into an easier gear using the end stop screws or something"</p> <p>Screw in top (usually - should have an H next to it) screw, that should move rear mech over a couple of cogs. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17909#post-254743 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:27:26 +0000 chdot 254743@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>"near"</p> <p>But shut Mon!</p> <p><a href="https://www.blackhallcycles.co.uk" rel="nofollow">https://www.blackhallcycles.co.uk</a></p> <p>Near too, depends where you are exactly </p> <p><a href="https://www.electriccyclecompany.com" rel="nofollow">https://www.electriccyclecompany.com</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.tiso.com/shops/alpine-bikes-edinburgh" rel="nofollow">http://www.tiso.com/shops/alpine-bikes-edinburgh</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17909#post-254741 Mon, 10 Jul 2017 09:17:10 +0000 CycleCommute.CC 254741@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>No only did the weather conspire to make it a miserable ride in today, but my rear gear cable snapped half way to work.</p> <p>Does anyone know of a bike shop near Crewe Toll that could replace it either lunch time or after work?</p> <p>Failing that, can I bodge it into an easier gear using the end stop screws or something? </p>