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Any idea where to get this hose?


Bateleur1

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After my question yesterday in this thread:

 

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/188538-need-some-advice-on-shimano-ultegra-shifting-issue/

 

It is pretty evident that I need to replace my shifting cables.  No problem.  So I looked on trusty old GCN how to replace inner frame cables.  I see in this video, they use this hose to push up with the cable.

 

 

Does anyone know where you would buy something like this or what do I need to google for to get hold of something like this.

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I think I found the answer thanks.  There are some options available.  First stop would be the local hardware shop or garden center where they might sell products for fish tanks.

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Would suggest either a hardware shop or even a pet shop as looks like the sort of pipe you would use on an aquarium

 

Something like this: 

Waterhouse PVC 3mm Clear Tubing Pipe - 5m Roll
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You can use gear cable outer as well. Right in the center is a tube that works perfectly - just strip the cable outer of everything else.  Don't use brake cable outer - the spiral reinforcing is difficult to remove.

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i have always run a solid gear cable outer casing from sti to rd or fd ( new fd 's you can do this )

 

its eliminates any contamination and gear setting issues that arise from new frames with inner cable routing .

 

if the frame has a stopper i drill it out with a 5mm drill bit .

 

My 2cents 

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