just bought a set of ultegra sti brake/shifters. the cables from the levers to the downtube stops, looks like they are to long. is it ok to cut and make them shorter. thanks
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question about shimano sti levers
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Originally posted by trek24
just bought a set of ultegra sti brake/shifters. the cables from the levers to the downtube stops, looks like they are to long. is it ok to cut and make them shorter. thanksSure if you do it right.
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Originally posted by boudreaux
Sure if you do it right.There are some good tips at:
http://www.parktool.com/repair_help/cable.shtml
They are hawking their own cable cutter, but there are some good suggestions. It is easy to do, but also easy to crush the housing without proper tools & technique.
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buy or borrow a real cable cutter. dykes won't do it.
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