How to change gear cable, in X0 shifters Options

[davebee]

It is coming to the time when I need to start thinking about changing the gear cables in both mechs as they are starting to get gunked up. I have X0 shifters and can't see any *plug hole* that needs to be pulled out to give access to the nib at the end of the cable. The SRAM manual doesnt seem to be very clear and I am reluctant to take the ldis off because I have visions of springs and other bits going flying in all directions and proving to be a rather costly effort.

Is there anybody out there who has used these and can give me a clear indication of what I need to do to replace the cable quickly and easily?

Help much appreciated

[Mad Pierre]

From the manual on the SRAM site:

C A B L E C H A N G E
» Make sure the shifter is in fully released position (lowest gear position (front
shifter) or the highest gear number (rear shifter)).
» Detach the cable from the derailleur.
» Cut the cable off 6" (15 cm) from the shifter barrel adjuster.
Discard the old cable and cable housing.
Remove
cover.
Use pick to
remove cable.
» Feed the new cable through the cable entry and out of the barrel adjuster.
» Replace cover.
» Feed the cable through the new cable housing and cable stops.
» Attach the cable to the derailleur and adjust indexing per derailleur
instructions.

[bazza]

I know I've replaced the cable on mine. But, I don't remember it - it must have been easy!!

I'll take a look when I get home tonight - not sure what time that is going to be.

Can I recommend Middleburn Cable Oilers?
They're fab! Have them on my Stumpy - perfect for flushing the gunk out of the cable inners, with the cable in-situ.

If you are about to replace the cable/outer, then now is the time to be fitting them.