Link Cable Question

[George]

Please look at the pictures of the S, A, B, C, D link wires about 70%
of the way down this Web page:
http://sheldonbrown.com/cantilever-geometry.html
For quite some time, I have been trying to figure out the purpose of
the funnel-shaped object on the left side (but *not* at the end) of
each of those link wires. One friend has suggested to me that it is a
handle to use when removing the cable to widen the brakes and remove
the wheel. This seems reasonable to me, except that I have never found
the need to use it that way! So, I'd like to know what others think.

To reply directly to me, replace all 'z' with 'a' in email address.

[RonSonic]

On Fri, 17 Aug 2007 13:26:57 -0400, George <g_czplzn@yzhoo.com> wrote:

>Please look at the pictures of the S, A, B, C, D link wires about 70%
>of the way down this Web page:
> http://sheldonbrown.com/cantilever-geometry.html
>For quite some time, I have been trying to figure out the purpose of
>the funnel-shaped object on the left side (but *not* at the end) of
>each of those link wires. One friend has suggested to me that it is a
>handle to use when removing the cable to widen the brakes and remove
>the wheel. This seems reasonable to me, except that I have never found
>the need to use it that way! So, I'd like to know what others think.

Technically, it's called a cable grabber, thingie knob thing.

Ron

[A Muzi]

George wrote:
> Please look at the pictures of the S, A, B, C, D link wires about 70%
> of the way down this Web page:
> http://sheldonbrown.com/cantilever-geometry.html
> For quite some time, I have been trying to figure out the purpose of
> the funnel-shaped object on the left side (but *not* at the end) of
> each of those link wires. One friend has suggested to me that it is a
> handle to use when removing the cable to widen the brakes and remove
> the wheel. This seems reasonable to me, except that I have never found
> the need to use it that way! So, I'd like to know what others think.

Yes it's a 'handle' for opening the brake.

Prior to loopy links the ends had a trapezoidal 'handle' on the outside,
where it could possibly disturb airflow, catch on vegetation offroad or
even look like a not-Shimano-enhanced product. Either style works.
--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

[Hank Wirtz]

On Aug 17, 10:26 am, George <g_czp...@yzhoo.com> wrote:
> Please look at the pictures of the S, A, B, C, D link wires about 70%
> of the way down this Web page:
> http://sheldonbrown.com/cantilever-geometry.html
> For quite some time, I have been trying to figure out the purpose of
> the funnel-shaped object on the left side (but *not* at the end) of
> each of those link wires. One friend has suggested to me that it is a
> handle to use when removing the cable to widen the brakes and remove
> the wheel. This seems reasonable to me, except that I have never found
> the need to use it that way! So, I'd like to know what others think.
>
> To reply directly to me, replace all 'z' with 'a' in email address.

That's exactly what they're for.

[Kerry Montgomery]

"George" <g_czplzn@yzhoo.com> wrote in message
news:ohmbc31aulgeu10dok2jegdp90723nnvtf@4ax.com...
> Please look at the pictures of the S, A, B, C, D link wires about 70%
> of the way down this Web page:
> http://sheldonbrown.com/cantilever-geometry.html
> For quite some time, I have been trying to figure out the purpose of
> the funnel-shaped object on the left side (but *not* at the end) of
> each of those link wires. One friend has suggested to me that it is a
> handle to use when removing the cable to widen the brakes and remove
> the wheel. This seems reasonable to me, except that I have never found
> the need to use it that way! So, I'd like to know what others think.
>
> To reply directly to me, replace all 'z' with 'a' in email address.

George,
I grasp it to unhook the end of the cable from the brake arm when removing
the wheel.
Kerry

[G.T.]

Kerry Montgomery wrote:
> "George" <g_czplzn@yzhoo.com> wrote in message
> news:ohmbc31aulgeu10dok2jegdp90723nnvtf@4ax.com...
>> Please look at the pictures of the S, A, B, C, D link wires about 70%
>> of the way down this Web page:
>> http://sheldonbrown.com/cantilever-geometry.html
>> For quite some time, I have been trying to figure out the purpose of
>> the funnel-shaped object on the left side (but *not* at the end) of
>> each of those link wires. One friend has suggested to me that it is a
>> handle to use when removing the cable to widen the brakes and remove
>> the wheel. This seems reasonable to me, except that I have never found
>> the need to use it that way! So, I'd like to know what others think.
>>
>> To reply directly to me, replace all 'z' with 'a' in email address.
>
> George,
> I grasp it to unhook the end of the cable from the brake arm when removing
> the wheel.

Ditto.

Greg

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