Shimano TZ rear derailleur cable entry at strange angle causing wire rub
Bicycles Asked by Yogic Biker on August 21, 2021
I have a cheap (but very nice!) secondhand bike I bought that I am slowly servicing/repairing using YouTube, forums etc.
I am stuck on the rear derailleur, I can index it properly and it shifts fine, but if you see the attached photo the angle at which the cable goes from the barrel adjuster to the pinch bolt is very sharp and the cable is rubbing against the barrel adjuster. What am I doing wrong?
One Answer
The bolt is mounted onto a moving part. As the cable pulls, the parallel plates will pivot around so the bolt becomes in-line with the adjuster.
The tension on the cable is greater when you're in the easier gears, which is also when the cable is straightest.
Correct answer by Emyr on August 21, 2021
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