Hey RBW-folk, I'm re-cockpitting my older Bilenky tandem today, going from an 8 speed bar-end shifted setup to 9 speed Shimano cassette/RD, shifted by 11 speed Campy Athena Ergo levers in a pretty classic Shimergo setup. This will be my first time doing anything with Ergopower levers, please wish me luck for an easy install! As part of this update I'm also installing cable splitters (as used on S&S coupled bikes) to allow use of easily obtainable half-bike length Campy headed cables. I assume one could use this same technique to install those latest Dura-Ace Polymer coated cables on a tandem as well.
BTW, I was just investigating those Polymer coated cables online yesterday. They get extremely favorable reviews (for what that's worth) and at least appear to be a genuine improvement in cable slipperyness. Cheers and safe riding! -Jack Raleigh, NC On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 4:31:27 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: > > Similar to Patrick Moore, I took some advice and splurged on super high > end coated Dura Ace shift cables for my next build. Like PM I can't > comment on whether or not they are better, or how much better. It will be > a 10sp index setup. > > I'll point out that our man Michael has a tandem, though, and AFAIK there > is no Dura Ace tandem length rear der cable. So PM's anecdotes and mine > will not be germane to Michael's issue. I agree with Mark and Rene that > Michael's description of symptoms is 100% consistent with a cable friction > issue. > > Bill Lindsay > El Cerrito, CA > > On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at 12:24:43 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: >> >> With the full-length housing for the BB7s and the 9 sp friction shifting >> system on the Matthews, I splurged and bought high end Dura Ace brake and >> derailleur wires, upon the advice of the shop that said they do make a >> difference. I haven't yet installed them yet, and can't pronounce on their >> efficacy, but the OP might want to consider such top end cable at least for >> his rear derailleur. >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
