How do I adjust my bike cables?
How do I adjust my bike cables?
Adjust the cable tension Clockwise decreases the tension, moving it back towards the frame. If the chain seems hesitant to shift up, increase the cable tension by turning the barrel adjuster anticlockwise. If it skips over a gear, turn the adjuster clockwise to decrease the tension.
Do bike cables actually stretch?
Cable stretch tends to occur shortly after a new bike has been ridden a few times OR when your existing bike has had any of its cables changed (brakes or gears).
Why are my bike brakes not gripping?
If either brake isn’t working properly, it’s likely to be a result of slack in the cable – unless your bike has hydraulic brakes, in which case they probably need ‘bleeding’ to remove air bubbles. (That’s a job for the bike shop or a confident home mechanic.)
What angle should bike brakes be?
Brake lever angle One is that the brake levers should be angled to rest just under your extended index fingers while you are standing up in the pedals and your arms, with elbows out, are making an otherwise straight line from your shoulders to your grips.
