Ape Hanger/Shift cable question

[behindbars]

I have a trike that I am installing Apes on. Trike has a Sturmey Archer 3spd Hub with the grip gear changer. Is a longer cable available for this set-up? The original cable is about 195mm long. I need one about 30mm longer. My search so far has come up empty. What choices do I have? Thanks.

 

[c.p.odom]

If you have an open section then splice two together. Simple with a good soldering iron and liquid stainless steel flux.

 

[behindbars]

If you have an open section then splice two together. Simple with a good soldering iron and liquid stainless steel flux.

I believe the Cable is a solid wire. Might be wrong.

 

[deorman]

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/harris/stur ... parts.html

 

[KJV]

go to your LBS;get a tandem rear cable.

 

[Wildcat]

If you have trouble finding a longer cable, this is how I changed the cable on my 3 speed. This is just a standard replacement cable for multispeed bikes, you can find them at walmart. The difference is most of the 3 speed cables have the adjuster as part of the cable. You may be able to find the turnbuckle part at your lbs.

 

[LowpowerD]

Would this be long enough?
http://www.niagaracycle.com/product_inf ... s_id=10186

 

[behindbars]

I called and talked to Choppersus.com and I told them I have a Sturmey Archer 3 spd hub and he asked if I had a twist shift and I said yes. He said I needed this http://www.choppersus.com/store/product/1303/Gear-Cable-Inner---118"/. So I ordered it along with some new cable casing. Hope it works.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Or you could change the shifter style and go with a suicide shifter. If not you can check E-bay I know they sell all sorts of cables for bikes, just measure twice and order once... :wink:

Also I don't think your measurement of 195mm is correct that converts to about 7-8 inches
I think you meant cm which would equal out to 77 inches. or 88.5 inches with the extension.

In which case you may need this 105 inch cable
http://cgi.ebay.com/BICYCLE-GEAR-CABLE- ... 439cd88931

and this 25' roll of housing. Then trim to fit.
http://cgi.ebay.com/BICYCLE-SIS-GEAR-SH ... 588bddcebb

 

[behindbars]

Also I don't think your measurement of 195mm is correct that converts to about 7-8 inches
I think you meant cm which would equal out to 77 inches. or 88.5 inches with the extension.

LOL. You're right. I was tired. Been stuck here at work since Dec 16th. I need a day off.