Bateleur1 Posted March 30, 2021 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bateleur1 Posted March 30, 2021 Share 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. Wannabe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FondTF2 Posted March 30, 2021 Share 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 Bateleur1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ro3lof Posted March 30, 2021 Share 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. Bateleur1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertusras Posted March 30, 2021 Share 3D Printing shops will also have small diameter tubes (however it will be PTFE and a bit more expensive probably). Bateleur1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted March 30, 2021 Share Get drip pipe from chemist at local hospital . Got for my bleeding kit and they are cheap and strong. Bateleur1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Posted March 30, 2021 Share 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 Bateleur1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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