Park Tool | How to Replace Shift Cable for Bar End, Thumb, and Down Tube Shifters @parktool | Uploaded August 2022 | Updated October 2024, 2 hours ago.
Replacing your shift cable can be confusing if you don't know how it interacts with your shift lever. In this video we walk through how to replace shift cable in bar end, thumb, and down tube shifters. Showing the most common brands and examples, we provide info that will help you determine how the cable connects with your lever, and how best to remove and replace it.
Questions or comments? Leave them below!
See all our cable replacement videos in our Shift Lever Cable Replacement playlist ▶︎ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGCTGpvdT04QA-ebMFtDA0l7HW0WKbsgy
Video contents:
00:00 Video Start
00:17 Why Replace Your Shift Cable?
00:48 Tools & Supplies
01:30 Removing the Cable
02:41 Replacing the Cable
➤ Tools & materials used:
• CN-10 Professional Cable and Housing Cutter - parktool.com/product/professional-cable-and-housing-cutter-cn-10
• THH-1 Sliding T-Handle Hex Wrench Set - parktool.com/product/sliding-t-handle-hex-wrench-set-thh-1
• T25 Sliding T-Handle Torx® Compatible Wrench -parktool.com/product/t25-sliding-t-handle-torx-compatible-wrench-tht-25
• DSD-4 Derailleur Screwdriver - parktool.com/product/derailleur-screwdriver-dsd-4
• SD-0 #0 Phillips Screwdriver - parktool.com/product/0-phillips-screwdriver-sd-0
• SD-2 #2 Phillips Screwdriver - parktool.com/product/2-phillips-screwdriver-sd-2
• UP-SET Utility Pick Set - parktool.com/product/utility-pick-set-up-set
• New Shift Cable
• Flashlight
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➤ Fix It:
Did you know that Park Tool is the #1 resource for bicycle repair education?
• Visit our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/parktool
• Visit the Repair Help section of Parktool.com: parktool.com/repairhelp
• Check out The Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair: parktool.com/product/big-blue-book-of-bicycle-repair-4th-edition-bbb-4
➤ Tubeless Tire Repair Help:
• How to Setup Tubeless Tires — youtu.be/-0p5pE4sRJM
• How to Convert & Install Tubeless Tires on Fat Bikes — youtu.be/nhgMdIKc1go
• How to Convert to Tubeless — youtu.be/MuEiBSAKWLI
➤ About Park Tool:
Since our founding in 1963, Park Tool has been the leading name in bicycle tools. Our YouTube channel is an extension of our mission to be the ultimate resource for mechanics and riders of all skill levels. Here you will find comprehensive repair help tutorials for a wide range of components and processes, as well as troubleshooting guides, tips and tricks, and information on the latest Park Tool products.
Replacing your shift cable can be confusing if you don't know how it interacts with your shift lever. In this video we walk through how to replace shift cable in bar end, thumb, and down tube shifters. Showing the most common brands and examples, we provide info that will help you determine how the cable connects with your lever, and how best to remove and replace it.
Questions or comments? Leave them below!
See all our cable replacement videos in our Shift Lever Cable Replacement playlist ▶︎ youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGCTGpvdT04QA-ebMFtDA0l7HW0WKbsgy
Video contents:
00:00 Video Start
00:17 Why Replace Your Shift Cable?
00:48 Tools & Supplies
01:30 Removing the Cable
02:41 Replacing the Cable
➤ Tools & materials used:
• CN-10 Professional Cable and Housing Cutter - parktool.com/product/professional-cable-and-housing-cutter-cn-10
• THH-1 Sliding T-Handle Hex Wrench Set - parktool.com/product/sliding-t-handle-hex-wrench-set-thh-1
• T25 Sliding T-Handle Torx® Compatible Wrench -parktool.com/product/t25-sliding-t-handle-torx-compatible-wrench-tht-25
• DSD-4 Derailleur Screwdriver - parktool.com/product/derailleur-screwdriver-dsd-4
• SD-0 #0 Phillips Screwdriver - parktool.com/product/0-phillips-screwdriver-sd-0
• SD-2 #2 Phillips Screwdriver - parktool.com/product/2-phillips-screwdriver-sd-2
• UP-SET Utility Pick Set - parktool.com/product/utility-pick-set-up-set
• New Shift Cable
• Flashlight
➤ Subscribe: youtube.com/user/parktoolcompany?sub_confirmation=1
➤ Like: facebook.com/parktool
➤ Follow: instagram.com/parktoolblue
➤ Fix It:
Did you know that Park Tool is the #1 resource for bicycle repair education?
• Visit our YouTube Channel: youtube.com/parktool
• Visit the Repair Help section of Parktool.com: parktool.com/repairhelp
• Check out The Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair: parktool.com/product/big-blue-book-of-bicycle-repair-4th-edition-bbb-4
➤ Tubeless Tire Repair Help:
• How to Setup Tubeless Tires — youtu.be/-0p5pE4sRJM
• How to Convert & Install Tubeless Tires on Fat Bikes — youtu.be/nhgMdIKc1go
• How to Convert to Tubeless — youtu.be/MuEiBSAKWLI
➤ About Park Tool:
Since our founding in 1963, Park Tool has been the leading name in bicycle tools. Our YouTube channel is an extension of our mission to be the ultimate resource for mechanics and riders of all skill levels. Here you will find comprehensive repair help tutorials for a wide range of components and processes, as well as troubleshooting guides, tips and tricks, and information on the latest Park Tool products.
