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From: Ted <theise@panix.com>
Newsgroups: rec.bicycles.tech
Subject: Re: Shift cable end
Date: Tue, 10 Jun 2025 11:31:03 -0000 (UTC)
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On 6/9/25 9:46 PM, AMuzi wrote:
>On 6/9/2025 8:19 PM, Ted wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I've recently had the shift cable end pull out of the 
>> splitter  under my
>> tandem's bottom tube a couple of times.
>> https://ritcheylogic.com/bike/accessories/bab-cables- 
>> disconnectors? 
>> srsltid=AfmBOorh2jimj_mZVmrUvtHd0Eqi0YXAmUdIp2Ttxewb0wVsCGzGTDdV
>> 
>> I've tried increasing the force I apply to the set screw, 
>> and just seem to
>> get broken/breaking strands.  Is there anything I can do to 
>> improve this
>> (e.g., treating the cable end with something before 
>> inserting it into the
>> splitter)?
>> 
>> 
>
>The head pulled off the wire?  Uncommon nowadays. Buy name 
>brand (Shimano, Campagnolo, SRAM, Yokozuna, Jaguar) wires.
>
>Or the other side?  The splitter should normally press the 
>wire between the grub screw(s) and the aluminum bore enough 
>to deform the wire and press into the aluminum.  Oil the 
>grub screw(s) so they press firmly with normal torque. If 
>the end is pointy, blunt it.
>
>Failing all that I suppose a new splitter; they are not 
>expensive.

Yes, the cable end at the splitter.  Thanks for the suggestions!

-- 
Ted H <theise@panix.com>