Installing front derailleur cable through BB

[ontarget]

Originally Posted by Mark McM

That's an awfully sharp bend where the cable enters the BB shell - not a particularly well executed design. While I'm sure it can work at some level, the derailleur cable can easily get a kink at the bend, hampering the shifting performance a bit. Not to mention that if you shift the front derailleur a lot, the cable may slowly saw its way through the BB shell.

What brand/model bicycle is this?

It is sharp, indeed. The bike is a 2012 Fuji Altamira LTD. Any suggestions as to what can be done about it?

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[eddief]

a piece of plastic tubing in that channel. it could be old and used up. not sure if there is if it is replaceable or not. check it out, let us know.

Originally Posted by ontarget

It is sharp, indeed. The bike is a 2012 Fuji Altamira LTD. Any suggestions as to what can be done about it?

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[ontarget]

Just want to provide some follow up on this. I replaced the cable. It went in without a hitch. It felt like there was some sort of channel. In other words, I didn't have to fish it through the entrance and exit holes ... it went there on its own, and felt as if there was a hole through an otherwise solid piece of material.

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