Re: Shift cable end

On 6/9/2025 8:19 PM, Ted wrote:

 Hi all,
 I've recently had the shift cable end pull out of the splitter  under my
tandem's bottom tube a couple of times.
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 I've tried increasing the force I apply to the set screw, and just seem to
get broken/breaking strands.  Is there anything I can do to improve this
(e.g., treating the cable end with something before inserting it into the
splitter)?
 

The head pulled off the wire?  Uncommon nowadays. Buy name brand (Shimano, Campagnolo, SRAM, Yokozuna, Jaguar) wires.
Or the other side?  The splitter should normally press the wire between the grub screw(s) and the aluminum bore enough to deform the wire and press into the aluminum.  Oil the grub screw(s) so they press firmly with normal torque. If the end is pointy, blunt it.
Failing all that I suppose a new splitter; they are not expensive.
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