Hi folks. Just came across this thread when searching for CAAD12 rear derailleur cable replacement.
Shifting poor on my rear derailleur. Cable needs to be changed. But see the attached photo. I gave the bike to a mechanic a few months ago to replace front derailleur cable. It’s looks like the cable guide cover wasn’t replaced correctly (there is a gap between the cable guide and the frame) and when I replace it correctly after installing new RD cable it’ll change the tension of FD cable and so will have to also set up FD again? Am I correct with this assumption?
Also, when I’m replacing the rear brake cable on this bike I guide an old cable liner over the old inner cable through the frame so I can easily guide the new inner through the frame (if that makes sense). Is it possible to do the same for the rear derailleur cable?? Is it possible to use a full length cable guide from top of downtube to end of chainstay?
Thanks!
