Re: [RBW] Albas to noodles

2014-12-17 Thread cyclotourist
Definitely cheaper than a new bike... I think I spend more time fiddling with bike setups than riding!!! I run cables behind racks/baskets. For brake cables, I tend to run them more at around a 10 or 11 o'clock position under the tape. That makes a nice little shelf for hands, and puts them in li

[RBW] Albas to noodles

2014-12-17 Thread true
Edwin W wrote: "How do you lengthen cable and housing. That's kind of a joke, because I cut it too short, but if you have a little extra cable CAN you throw in a little section of housing? Or will it buckle? " I have used these Jagwire Aluminum Housing Connectors a few times with success.

Re: [RBW] Albas to noodles

2014-12-17 Thread Minh
this is one of those things that's easier to see then to describe. i'd suggest you troll the flickr groups and look at how others have done this, there are a few different options that work. On Wednesday, December 17, 2014 8:57:01 AM UTC-5, Edwin W wrote: > > Yes, Steve, I am learning, one job

Re: [RBW] Albas to noodles

2014-12-17 Thread Edwin W
Yes, Steve, I am learning, one job at a time. Edwin On Wednesday, December 17, 2014 7:52:31 AM UTC-6, Steve Palincsar wrote: > > On 12/17/2014 07:41 AM, Edwin W wrote: > > How do you lengthen cable and housing. That's kind of a joke, because I > cut it too short, but if you have a little extra

Re: [RBW] Albas to noodles

2014-12-17 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 12/17/2014 07:41 AM, Edwin W wrote: How do you lengthen cable and housing. That's kind of a joke, because I cut it too short, but if you have a little extra cable CAN you throw in a little section of housing? Or will it buckle? In-line adjuster? Best way to lengthen a cut-too-short cable

[RBW] Albas to noodles

2014-12-17 Thread Edwin W
'm going to swap out Albas for noodles. Thanks for the help so far and for these questions. I've never been a racer, always a rider and have loved my Albas for the last two years on my sam, but wanted a new bike and thought this was a cheaper way to go. Intrigued by more positions, I'm going