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addictR1	Post subject: inline barrel adjusters PostPosted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:38 pm
Offline Joined: Sun Jun 10, 2012 1:11 am Posts: 861	when my lbs helped me install the shifter cables, they didn't install any inline barrel adjusters for the FD. now i'm thinking to add one into my Scott Addict R1. can i still install one, like pretty easy to do?
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Weenie	Post subject: inline barrel adjusters Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 10:38 pm
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bm0p700f	Post subject: Re: inline barrel adjusters PostPosted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:08 pm
Offline in the industry Joined: Sat May 12, 2012 7:25 pm Posts: 2686 Location: Glermsford, Suffolk U.K	Why do you need one? FD rarely goes out and if it does undo the pich bolt and pull the cable taught and re tighten. _________________ www.thecycleclinic.co.uk
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addictR1	Post subject: Re: inline barrel adjusters PostPosted: Wed Jan 16, 2013 11:30 pm
Offline Joined: Sun Jun 10, 2012 1:11 am Posts: 861	the reason is because i'm changing from 53/39 to 50/34, so will be moving the FD down lower
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audiophilitis	Post subject: Re: inline barrel adjusters PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:03 am
Offline Joined: Sun Jul 29, 2012 12:49 am Posts: 465	Should be pretty straightforward -- would also look "balanced" if you have one on the other side of the down tube for the RD.
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UpFromOne	Post subject: Re: inline barrel adjusters PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 6:20 am
Offline Joined: Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:23 am Posts: 380 Location: Port Angeles, WA	yes you could add it but then you'd have to drill out your stem's faceplate bolts to counter the weight gain.
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113245	Post subject: Re: inline barrel adjusters PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 8:11 am
Offline Joined: Tue Dec 11, 2012 9:47 am Posts: 125	Oh you still use those nasty things? I usually just omit the stem entirely and just expoy the handlebars right onto the steerer tube
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UpFromOne	Post subject: Re: inline barrel adjusters PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 5:43 am
Offline Joined: Wed Apr 08, 2009 5:23 am Posts: 380 Location: Port Angeles, WA	pics or it didnt happen!
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Weenie	Post subject: Re: inline barrel adjusters Posted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 5:43 am
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condor	Post subject: Re: inline barrel adjusters PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:15 am
Offline Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2013 6:54 am Posts: 3	Very simple; you just have to pull the cable out, make a cut in the housing (maybe cut off a small amount to account for the added length of the adjuster), stick the barrel adjuster on, re-insert the cable, and you're done.
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