Author Topic: Rear derailleur cable housing - Elves Falath Evo+  (Read 286 times)

samky

Rear derailleur cable housing - Elves Falath Evo+
« on: December 12, 2024, 08:57:52 AM »
I'm a complete noob to building bikes so I could just be doing something really dumb and any info would be much appreciated. Started the build on the 2025 Elves falath evo+ and ran into a little problem. Rear derailleur cable housing runs straight out the back of the chain stay. Was only given standard derailleur hangars with the bike and I'm wanting to use a Shimano 105 r7100 2x12 rear derailleur with the Jagwire pro cable kit. However when I installed it, the distance from the cable exit to the barrel adjuster is so close that the bend in the cable creates a ton of extra friction. Do I need to use a direct mount hangar or what can I do to alleviate this (if I actually installed it correctly and didn't just make a mistake lol)
Thanks



BeR

Re: Rear derailleur cable housing - Elves Falath Evo+
« Reply #1 on: December 12, 2024, 11:00:05 AM »
I am not sure but when it is under tension, bend is less agressive like the picture.

samky

Re: Rear derailleur cable housing - Elves Falath Evo+
« Reply #2 on: December 12, 2024, 11:57:03 AM »
I am not sure but when it is under tension, bend is less agressive like the picture.
That's the old model that comes out the drive side and is using a direct mount hangar I think. The 2025 evo+ cable comes right out the back of the chainstay. Elves didn't send a direct mount either, just two standard mounts. I've emailed them about it already but no response yet. Was just wondering if anyone had any ideas. Honestly wondering if this new frame was meant to only be used with electronic shifting.

samky

Re: Rear derailleur cable housing - Elves Falath Evo+
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2024, 06:53:11 AM »
Turns out I'm just dumb and the b limit screw was all the way in lol. Turned it all the way out as shimano manual says and gained all the room. Should be able to use a Shimano ot-rs900 housing from the double ended ferrule to the barrel adjuster now with no problem.  Still an incredibly tight bend but apparently thats just how it is with some bikes now. Hopefully shifting performance isn't too terrible with this set up. I see why so many people go Di2/electronic now  ;D