Alligator I-Link cables on a Dual Sus

[philip.maree]

I bought a set of I-Link gear cables for my new Canaan frame. Built the bike last evening but found that there isn't enough outer links to cover the whole stretch of liner supplied.

 

So the questions I have are

 

1. Should there be exposed cables when fitting I-Links?

2. Do you expose the liner or do you cut that as well?

3. What is the point if some portion is exposed on getting I-Links?

4. Should I go and buy another set for the outer links and save the cable and liner for later?

 

I googled it last night but not with much success.

 

Any advice/response would be appreciated

 

[AndreZA]

I don't think you should put links inbetween cable stops. The inner is there to protect the cable.

[philip.maree]

 

So the liner should be exposed then on areas like the down tube for example between cable stops?

 

If I understand correctly then, the link outers are put on the same place as where normal cable outers would be placed with the cable in the liner exposed where the cable would have been exposed as per normal?

 

Does this make sense? I am confused? I thought they were continuous outer cabling

 

philip.maree2010-01-22 03:32:41

[AndreZA]

 

So the liner should be exposed then on areas like the down tube for example between cable stops?If I understand correctly then' date=' the link outers are put on the same place as where normal cable outers would be placed with the cable in the liner exposed where the cable would have been exposed as per normal?Does this make sense? I am confused? I thought they were continuous outer cabling

 

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that is correct. It must look like it would with normal cable but with the benefit of having the normally exposed cable between the stops, now covered with the liner.

[Dibles]

Not the clearest of pics but hope this helps. The clear outer cover is almost invisible here.

 

[philip.maree]

Thanks Mampara!

 

I just couldn't get my head around it. Staring at the tree and not seeing the forest.

 

[Bouchie]

This would've helped me a lot a while ago. The alligator cables don't have the most detailed instructions. I ended up cutting the inner linings to coincide with the metal housings, also thinking it weird that the inner linings could still move around. Oh well, next time I'll know better. Thanks for this.