Calvin's Corner

Mechanical musing and industry insights from Park Tool Director of Education Calvin Jones.

1 post found in February, 2009.

  • Gore® Ride-On® Cable Installation

    This article will describe the installation of the Gore® Ride-On® cable system. This is a cable housing system that relies on a tubing system to seal the inner shifting or brake wire, thereby preventing dirt and water from entering. The system is composed of housing, a full length removable liner tube, a coated brake (or shift) wire, end caps (ferrules) for both frame housing stops and component housing stops, "grub" seals for ends of the wire system, cable end crimps, and crimp covers.

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