First build hiccups

jason78
jason78 Posts: 158
edited April 2016 in Workshop
So I've started to to build up my new frame and have hit a stumbling block.
The gear cable nipple for the left hand shifter (ultegra 6800) won't push in,its as if it to big!!strange as its what came with the kit.
Heres a pic to show what i mean
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any help would be great appreciated as in what to do...do i file the nipple down or widen the hole or have i done something wrong

thanks in advance
2010 Cboardman carbon pro--- gone to pastures new
Ribble Addax winter with sram force
2012 Scott Cr1 SL ----in process of being built 2018 MOVED ON
Stork Visioner ---Current steed

Comments

  • markhewitt1978
    markhewitt1978 Posts: 7,614
    Are you sure the rubber outer is not preventing it from pushing in? In any case I found it's less a case of pushing and more pulling on the wire from the other side.
  • darkhairedlord
    darkhairedlord Posts: 7,180
    sure you haven't gone up a click on the shifter?
  • trailflow
    trailflow Posts: 1,311
    See that enlarged area at the bottom. You need to push it through there. So push downwards and forwards with a poke like the end of a small allen key or similar. Also check the barrel mechanism behind the cable end (inside the shifter) is not blocking it. Check you haven't accidently threaded in the cable,while in gear.
  • jason78
    jason78 Posts: 158
    Thanks for the quick response all, how stupid do i feel turned out as suggested,i must of clicked it up at some point.
    Should of come on here earlier
    2010 Cboardman carbon pro--- gone to pastures new
    Ribble Addax winter with sram force
    2012 Scott Cr1 SL ----in process of being built 2018 MOVED ON
    Stork Visioner ---Current steed

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