Re: an irritatingly common occurrence

Frank Krygowski <frkrygow@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

On 3/21/2025 5:36 PM, AMuzi wrote:

On 3/21/2025 4:11 PM, Zen Cycle wrote:

Lennard Zinn describes the causes and repair process for removing
broken cables from  11sp Ultegra ST-R8000 and 6800, and various Dura-
Ace levers.
 
https://lennardzinn.substack.com/p/getting-a-broken-shift- cable-out
 
According to Lennard it's "an irritatingly common occurrence".
 
Maybe if they used special Campagnolo non-stretch shifter cables it
wouldn't be a problem?
 
 
 

 
Mr Zinn's right on that point.
 
Campagnolo Ergo wires stick one's palm as they start to fray, well
before failure. It's a very noticeable warning.

Ditto with my (mostly friction) bar end shifters.  :-)
 

Sticky shifting is generally when I think hum cables might need replacement
but I’m likely to ride in and though wetter conditions.

Roger Merriman