Method for adjusting cable detangler systems

Abstract

A method for adjusting brake cable detangler systems used on “trick” bicycles in order to eliminate associated bearing flop includes the following steps: position the upper and lower plates of the cable detangler system at an optimum distance from each other for the given system with the aid of a multipurpose gauge, select an upper cable assembly of the proper length for the given handlebar with the aid of the same multipurpose gauge, connect the lower brake cable to the lower unit of the cable detangler system, connect an adjuster cable to the upper unit of the cable detangler system, adjust the adjusting barrels of the lower brake cable until bearing flop in the bearing mechanism of cable detangler system is eliminated, remove the adjuster cable, connect the upper brake cable in place of the adjuster cable, and adjust the adjusting barrels of the upper brake cable until bearing flop in the cable detangler system is eliminated. The multipurpose gauge and the adjuster cable, with the above-described features, are also disclosed.

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