Luxe Wheelworks Tech Journal no.6

The cables and housing have been installed.

I have not cut the cables to length.

These are the tools I will need. I try to maintain organization throughout my process. 

I found these one day on a training ride to Lago Di Garda. Sarnico is just below Paratico. I lived in Italy for three years when I was a professional cyclist. That was an amazing experience and I will treasure it forever. 

I am amazed by the durability of this seemingly delicate tool.

I am applying a lubricant to the interface points on the front derailleur. This will assist its smooth functioning.  

I crimp the cable end on.

I will now install the bar tape. This is normally the final step in road bicycle overhauls.  this before

I measure for an equal distribution of bar tape on the right and left sides. 

Both sides are the same. 

Everything looks much better and the bicycle will work better too. 

I tighten the cable fixing bolt.

I then cut the cable to length.

Lastly I crimp on a cable end. Cable ends are important because the keep the cable from fraying. 

Here is the bicycle as a completed repair. Craig Gaulzetti builds race specific, aluminum bicycle frames. It is a great pleasure to work on bicycles as nice as his. 

Justin Spinelli
www.luxewheelworks.com