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[Closed] Tandem rear gear cable

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I'm beginning to have shifting issues on our fairly new tandem, with a sticky cable now slightly reluctant to change up when asked to.
The gearing is traditional 9 speed Shimano.
Before I go to the trouble of doing what I do with all the other bikes and file out the cable eyes on the frame to take a full length outer with Middleburn oilers, does anyone have any views on whether this is worthwhile or are there any better options than that?


 
Posted : 13/11/2012 1:44 pm
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No tandem advice I'm afraid, but please tell me exactly what Middleburn oilers are. I have a rough idea and I'm intrigued...


 
Posted : 13/11/2012 2:09 pm
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I would just fit Shimano SP41 full-length with sealed ferrules and not bother with the oilers. Where I did this on solo bikes, it has lasted for years with no maintenance.

SP41 in 10m coils from Parkers, now in infinite/multiple/fluoro colour choices.

PaulD


 
Posted : 13/11/2012 2:32 pm
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Posted : 13/11/2012 3:55 pm

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