How To Remove A Broken Shift Cable - Shimano Shift Levers

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  • @briandarnell1809
    @briandarnell1809 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I did this step-by-step on a Salsa Warbird with GRX-810 and it was spot on. Thanks for the great lesson. One thing I learned from reading many comments on this topic is that if you suddenly can't shit into the smallest rear sprocket it's likely your cable is frayed. Fix it before you break on a long ride!

  • @joenaai3
    @joenaai3 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you, helped me at 11pm before my morning commute.

  • @michaelgreen8653
    @michaelgreen8653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This video helped me a lot when I got stumped in my repairs, and I feel like I learned a lot about bicycle shifters by watching this. Thank you for making this.

  • @rgill6893
    @rgill6893 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Free to Cycle - this video, plus many other videos you have on TH-cam have helped me to be more self-reliant in diagnosing and fixing my bike.

  • @patrickearle1973
    @patrickearle1973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much. I couldn't figure out how to extract the end of the frayed derailleur cable, which had broken exactly where you said it would. Very straight forward and clear instructions.

  • @robertrodriguez6674
    @robertrodriguez6674 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Echoing others, many thanks! I've spent a lot of time in the past picking broken cable heads out of shifters. Undid the screw, pulled off the plastic piece, and it fell right out. Seriously saved me a lot of headache. THANK YOU! Your videos are great!

  • @roninseattle
    @roninseattle 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you! My son's cable broke while touring through Italy. I walked him through the process while sitting in front of my computer in Seattle.

  • @mikecyclingsocal912
    @mikecyclingsocal912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was in the process of replacing my rear derailleur cable (following another video from this channel) when I ran into the problem of frayed cable in front housing, AND could not shift away from largest rear cassette gear. So paused the first video, followed this one, which solved the problem, and returned to the regularly scheduled programming. This is like having a Shimano bicycle mechanic in my home garage. My bike is back in good shape and ready to roll!👍

  • @anzman911
    @anzman911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your tutorials are by far the best I've watched! Thank you.

  • @dtaylor4319
    @dtaylor4319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    If only I'd known about the cover under the shifter before now .... I've had to remove frayed/broken cables a few times now, knowing about the cover would have made it so much easier & quicker.
    Excellent videos on all aspects of bike maintenance, many thanks!

    • @WheelsandWingsChannel
      @WheelsandWingsChannel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      This video is a life saver! I was building a new gravel bike and for some reason my brand new Shimano cables got jammed into my Claris shifter. This video really helped me save a ton of time.

  • @billdawson9073
    @billdawson9073 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. I spent a lot of time fighting with the hood to get the lower cover off and still don’t have it back on. The little details of loosening up the hood to get it out of the way are saving me a trip to my LBS. Thanks !

  • @alexgonzalezMI
    @alexgonzalezMI 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much!! I was a Campy guy before I bought my Diverge and broke the cable. I would have never found that little screw without this video. Thanks!

  • @marknelson9406
    @marknelson9406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Many thanks! The tip on removing the cover held by the screw was exactly what I needed to remove and replace my broken cable.

  • @davidadamus177
    @davidadamus177 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My rear derailleur cable broke inside the shifter, and this video helped me figure out how to get it out. Thanks!

  • @michaelreid6355
    @michaelreid6355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This video is priceless
    Couldn’t find any other video explaining ho to change my cable. 👍

  • @hauglien
    @hauglien ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video. Straight to the point and never missing a step 🙂

  • @lionden4
    @lionden4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for the video.. Tip: if you are riding your bike 250-300km/week. Change your cable 1-1/2 year.

  • @christopherparry5740
    @christopherparry5740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've watched loads of videos on how too do this and they made it look difficult but this makes it look so easy thank you for posting 👍

  • @maniastrat
    @maniastrat 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks SO Much! I'm on vacation middle of SE Asia & had a cable snap...Had a spare but couldn't figure how to get that broken bit out...Till I saw this! Thank You!!🙏

  • @stevesands930
    @stevesands930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Money! Sweet! Seeing how to remove that little cover allowed my to grab the broken cable head. Its a pain to replace the little cover, its a very tight fit, but the new cable is in! Took an hour or so fiddle farting around. Use a headlight so you can see what you're doing in the very small spaces. THANK YOU!

  • @TomSanko
    @TomSanko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks very much! My shifter didn't look like this but I had the cable end stuck inside. Watching this video gave me the confidence to open it up and follow the general procedure - it worked!

  • @stuartross1081
    @stuartross1081 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your videos are brilliant. Thank you. I'm new to all this, a lock down cyclist now hooked, and have similar GRX levers. I think the most important tip here, and you make it very clear, that the rolled up rubber can obstruct the movement of the mechanism making you think something is still jammed. When I rolled mine back down and cleared the interference the movement was perfect. I know it looks cleaner but I wish the housing didn't run under the bar tape on my Trek.
    Hope you are keeping well.

  • @manextube
    @manextube ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely brilliant tutorial, thanks so much for making and posting this. You have quite possibly saved my marriage.

  • @inglesconrichard
    @inglesconrichard ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, your tutorials are great!

  • @JimTheGlawsFan
    @JimTheGlawsFan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That got it! Thanks, just an explanation to get that extra cover off from underneath the hood was all I needed. Sorted.

  • @martinbywater
    @martinbywater ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really easy to follow. Mine had broken exactly where you suggested they often go. Thanking you

  • @richardbettley2793
    @richardbettley2793 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent description of what was needed. Saved me a lot of time

  • @stevecross9350
    @stevecross9350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another clear and concise maintenance video - good work

  • @skoning
    @skoning 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, your video was immensely helpful and informative in replacing my shifter cable. All the the best from Chuck.

  • @bodneybodster
    @bodneybodster 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My cable had snapped at the shifter .Very helpful explanation. Thanks

  • @RogerMcCoy1
    @RogerMcCoy1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I had an issue with my Cannondale Synapse's shifter cable. This video gave me the courage to fix it myself. Instead of paying $85 like I did in the past, I bought a $5 cable and successfully replaced it, despite warnings from a technician that I would be brining the bike in because of the likelihood of the broken cable being tangled up inside. Nevertheless, I bought the cable for only $5 and successfully figured out how to replace it thanks to the video.

  • @chriscrumly
    @chriscrumly 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Exactly what I was looking for - didn't have a clue how to remove the broken cable end on my Claris shifters.
    Doubt I would have figured it out without this video - Thank you very much.

  • @davidsandercock1600
    @davidsandercock1600 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video. Was about to buy a new shifter. Saved me £100. Cheers!

  • @vinralgreen5773
    @vinralgreen5773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a God send!!! You save me a trip to LBS and money I would have to spend. 😊

  • @deanluke2182
    @deanluke2182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks bloke. The master explains to the apprentice. Now l feel free to do this myself!

  • @jamesbutcher8258
    @jamesbutcher8258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing video, so clear! Just helped me after lots of head scratching this afternoon!!!

  • @s4cforsey532
    @s4cforsey532 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant video! Really helped me to understand how to remove a broken cable end….👍

  • @KOL630
    @KOL630 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another great video. Clear concise instructions cheers mate ✌🏻

  • @jab298
    @jab298 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, this helped me a lot and saved hours of frustration!

  • @pjdscott
    @pjdscott 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Many thanks - have never changed a cable and your clear instructions and nice pacing were invaluable, especially when dealing with finding the frayed cable.

  • @Roomservic3
    @Roomservic3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you. Exactly what I needed. The old cable was hanging on by two threads.

  • @glennfaustino8044
    @glennfaustino8044 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks a lot! My Shimano R7000 rear shifter has this exact problem today. Because of your video I managed to removed the broken cable.

  • @pcuendett
    @pcuendett 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I personally want to thank you today ! Saved my day !

  • @deboramiller2965
    @deboramiller2965 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely brilliant. Great camera work. Thanks.

  • @s.verhagen682
    @s.verhagen682 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was great! Clear instructions on getting the cable out! Thanks 👊🏼

  • @jandjblake
    @jandjblake 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you for sharing your knowledge! This is exactly what I needed today when replacing my broken cable. While I have replaced many cables before I have never done it on a road bike with STI. I almost gave up but you saved me the walk of shame at the local bike shop....cheers!

  • @piotrd5895
    @piotrd5895 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Video

  • @Naxas100
    @Naxas100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You saved the day! You are my hero! Thanks for the video

  • @jeffday777
    @jeffday777 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for another very helpful video - much appreciated!

  • @cyclingscientist
    @cyclingscientist 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you so much for making this it was amazingly helpful!

  • @mikethebike5014
    @mikethebike5014 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for the video very helpful I didn't no about the bottom plate thanks.

  • @kentjoosten8149
    @kentjoosten8149 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very timely. My R7000 just jammed up.

  • @johnpie14
    @johnpie14 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for posting this. This solved my problem perfectly.

  • @bertiecray8389
    @bertiecray8389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this, exactly what I needed to fish my frayed cable out

  • @sangchuw
    @sangchuw ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you so much! this video help me out with a lever with stuck ball

  • @superluminique
    @superluminique 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing stuff man. You're saving my day!

  • @briancampbell532
    @briancampbell532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this. Your a legend! Saved me hassle

  • @deheckler
    @deheckler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good job I just spent 3 hours fishing out the cable head on my Dura Ace 7800

  • @alexwave3074
    @alexwave3074 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cette vidéo est parfaite. Une semaine que je cherche une solution et il suffit de regarder.... Free To Cycle !

  • @schlichtungsstelle-diekonf2698
    @schlichtungsstelle-diekonf2698 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The video is very helpful to know to adjust a shift cable. Thank you

  • @snafujag100
    @snafujag100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent! Thanks so much . This was my problem. Your the best!!

  • @bruceedge1649
    @bruceedge1649 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks heaps, followed along successfully. Cheers

  • @peterosbourne3571
    @peterosbourne3571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really really helpful and well presented. Thank you very much.

  • @stevecross9350
    @stevecross9350 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome advice as always ❤

  • @Tuslareb
    @Tuslareb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super helpful. Thank you so much for sharing this.

  • @gregorydobson4307
    @gregorydobson4307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well explained and detailed. THANKYOU

  • @sakttan
    @sakttan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video and a huge help. Thanks so much!

  • @mivoe99
    @mivoe99 19 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks, this helped me a ton!

  • @markagent6186
    @markagent6186 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this mate. Really helped

  • @vtfollett
    @vtfollett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I spent 2 hours trying to adjust my RD before I finally peeled back the lever hood and saw the tangle of broken strands going into the shifting drum. I got stuck when I couldn't get the old end button with 1/2 inch of splayed cable out of its notch in the drum. I made the mistake of downshifting the lever, and then it wouldn't upshift back to the install position. I had to remove a second bit of plastic - which is held on by the bit you removed - from underneath, to expose the drum. Then I was able to grab the wire and pull the button out. I was really worried about having to detach the brake line and have to deal with dripping fluid, bleeding, etc. etc. What ever happened to simple bike repairs?

  • @rabh6746
    @rabh6746 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for sharing this video, worked a treat after my shifter cable broke!

  • @jorgegomes1023
    @jorgegomes1023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks to share your experience, very useful.

  • @jamesmcfarland3114
    @jamesmcfarland3114 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great help, thanks for sharing your knowlege

  • @simonhuddlestone5766
    @simonhuddlestone5766 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really helpful. Thanks.

  • @garync3810
    @garync3810 16 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Perfect! Thank you.

  • @Larry-h6q
    @Larry-h6q 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

  • @pauli1968
    @pauli1968 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, I have a big ride tomorrow. The cable guide has perished inside the lever. I’ve taken out, cleaned everything up and popped in a new cable. It’s changing ok but without the cable guide. I have a new one on order. Do you think, it’ll be ok to ride and shift the front gears for one ride.

  • @ahboonah
    @ahboonah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What happens if the cable end is stuck deep within the shifter? I having an absolute nightmare with one now.

  • @cesc2514
    @cesc2514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video 👍🏻

  • @Lifeless221
    @Lifeless221 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Had somewhat same issue at my shop. 2 hrs later and I've drilled a small hole in the lead cable end and used a pick to pull out the end.

  • @pete3110
    @pete3110 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, basic and to the point and a great learning curve

  • @toetoe2
    @toetoe2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! Saved my day!

  • @andreluissilva869
    @andreluissilva869 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, you have just saved my life. this shit happened with my on the shop today

  • @johnmcgregor7960
    @johnmcgregor7960 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    so helpful, thanks heaps 👍

  • @davidkessel7480
    @davidkessel7480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video thanks.

  • @JUSSTTIINFU3K
    @JUSSTTIINFU3K 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Saved me, thanks

  • @jamtastx
    @jamtastx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The man is a legend.

  • @erhan6095
    @erhan6095 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I haven't come across like this issue but who knows.. thank you in advance

  • @causeffecttv
    @causeffecttv 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Any advice for removing the small screw? Mine is frozen in and the screwdriver X is getting stripped out. Thanks!

  • @nathanwilliams9695
    @nathanwilliams9695 ปีที่แล้ว

    That cover you pull out. I put the cable on the stop before re attaching the cover. On a Claris. Is it ok to do that ?

  • @whereiscoffee
    @whereiscoffee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!

  • @dickieblench5001
    @dickieblench5001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant 🙏

  • @ciprianbeniuga5042
    @ciprianbeniuga5042 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God bless you !

  • @Shogundargarah
    @Shogundargarah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Buddy

  • @mangonoho
    @mangonoho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!

  • @mahermoussallati791
    @mahermoussallati791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video 👍

  • @jonathanrogers611
    @jonathanrogers611 ปีที่แล้ว

    My screw is rusted to remove that panel, any tips on removing?

  • @leastchaos
    @leastchaos 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My shifter doesn't shift down the last 2 gears unless I manually push it slightly. Is that normal?

  • @akkoonassis9045
    @akkoonassis9045 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just jacked my rear cable up bad. I can't get it to downshift at all it is like something is blocking the lever from clicking all the way. I think my bike had cable housing that runs through the whole downtube so I ordered new cables it will be here tomorrow and I'm hoping this video is what I need to do the job. I need this bike to work. Tomorrow I'm gonna ride it stuck in 7th gear. I could ride my MTB but that bike is currently not an option. I can't believe I messed my cable up so badly

  • @AlexRodriguez-jk3fy
    @AlexRodriguez-jk3fy ปีที่แล้ว

    How do I ensure the correct length for shift and brake housing