Control Cables

This information is availiable on one of the cable makers sites. Can't remember which! .I had to get a new inner cable made up for my 99/chrono  which was a bit longer than std and I already had a proper armoured outer I wanted to keep.

... take the measurements from the bike itself. Start with a too-long outer and fit one end ferrule. Then route the cable exactly where I want it and cut the outer to length and fit the other ferrule. Then fit one nipple (usually the non-handlebar end) to an again too-long inner, fit the whole assembly to the bike with all adjusters at mid-point and mark up the lever nipple end allowing 1/4" for splaying out.

That usually results in a good cable with a clean run. I accept it's a bit more work than using someone else's measurements but I hate untidy cables.

Ian. What do you use for ferrule crimping? Is there a specific tool or can you adapt something? I have glued them in the past but would prefer a mechanical finish.

cheers

jon

.. a long 1/4" BSF nut and turned 2 internal diameters - one for each size of cable I use - then sawed it in half lengthways and use it as a clamp to squeeze the ferrules. I have to say however that with shiny cable outers it doesn't always work as well as it might and I've resorted to a drop of superglue to help.