Author Topic: Rethreading spindle on Gilles Berthoud twist shifter  (Read 2121 times)

Fholden

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Rethreading spindle on Gilles Berthoud twist shifter
« on: July 18, 2020, 12:12:41 pm »
Hi folks,

I had to take my GB twist apart in order to get it on some handlebars. In the process I had to de-construct the rear box that actuates the hub. Now I can’t get any of it to work anymore! I can’t find any instructions for the system anywhere online, and am worried I’ve buggered it beyond all recognition. 

At the moment I have two cables threaded from the twister, coming out by the hub. I can’t get the twist to actually twist, and I can’t figure out how to re-wind the cable back on the little spindle that’s turns round.

Any thoughts, or have I just been a colossal idiot?

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Re: Rethreading spindle on Gilles Berthoud twist shifter
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2020, 06:02:38 pm »
Have you contacted GB to ask for an installation diagram/instructions?
Brian.

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« Last Edit: July 19, 2020, 07:15:22 am by Danneaux »

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Re: Rethreading spindle on Gilles Berthoud twist shifter
« Reply #3 on: July 20, 2020, 12:26:41 am »
Uhh...re-reading, do you mean the problem is in the EX box? If so, it is relatively easy to re-wind the cables 'round the pulley wheel in the shift-box. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_ha9__3VLg

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Re: Rethreading spindle on Gilles Berthoud twist shifter
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2020, 12:37:40 pm »
Thanks guys - Dan that video is just what I was looking for.

Cheers for all the help  :)