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Fixing the cargo bike after hunting for bears

Nov. 22, 2020 -

Last week my son and I where looking for bears in the local park... a child's fantasy is priceless! Unfortunately, during some off road riding with our cargo bike, one of the cables got tangled up with a sturdy branch! Our wounded carbo bike was in need for a repair!

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New shift cable installed and ready for new adventures!
New shift cable installed and ready for new adventures!
Oops... this is not right!
Oops... this is not right!
Properly tension the Nexus 7-speed gear hub by aligning the two yellow lines when you have selected the fourth gear
Properly tension the Nexus 7-speed gear hub by aligning the two yellow lines when you have selected the fourth gear
The shifter cable underneath the cargo bike was pulled apart by a branch...
The shifter cable underneath the cargo bike was pulled apart by a branch...
Don't forget to put an end cap on the cable to prevent it from unraveling
Don't forget to put an end cap on the cable to prevent it from unraveling
My small colleague inspecting the damage to the cargo bike
My small colleague inspecting the damage to the cargo bike

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