Specialized SHIV - Chapter 3: Cable Housing; Wire Installation; 3.1 Installing the Brake Cable Housings and Shifter Wires

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CHAPTER 3: CABLE HOUSING / WIRE INSTALLATION
3.1 INSTALLING THE BRAKE CABLE HOUSINGS AND SHIFTER WIRES
1. Route a section of front brake cable housing
A
through the non-drive-side portion of the handlebar. If running electronic shifters, route the
electronic shifter wire
C
through the handlebar at before the cable housings, and according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Be careful not to
damage the wiring with the cable housing.
TECH TIP: For Di2 instructions, refer to Shimano guide SM-EW79A-I, document SI-0100A.
2. Repeat on the drive-side of the handlebar for the rear brake
B
and rear shifter
D
.
3. Trim the brake cable housings to the appropriate length once the brakes have been installed on the bike (see chapter 4).
4. Route the rear brake cable housing through the small port hole in the top of the top tube.
5. Install the brake levers into the ends of the handlebar according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. Route the front brake cable housing to the front brake for later trimming.
A B
C D
Brake cable housings