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highlyselassie
04-29-06, 11:59 AM
I have two early 80's frames that I'm building up at the moment. One thing I've noticed about them is that the cable anchor takes a smaller ferrule than recent bikes. Is this typical of older bikes?. Why are there different ferrule sizes in the first place, seems like unnecessary complication.

Also, does anyone have a source for these smaller ferrules(4mm?), all I seem to be able to find round these parts are 5mm ferrules. :mad:

Pompiere
05-01-06, 05:16 AM
If the cable anchor is a good fit for the cable, you may not need ferrules. I have seen several bikes like that, with both the frame and components not needing ferrules because the cable fits neatly into the anchors.
highlyselassie
05-01-06, 12:04 PM
I tried that, it stripped the cable, although it wasn't exactly a good fit. Even if it is a tight fit, won't you just end up with stripped cables?

avenan
05-01-06, 11:16 PM
www.loosescrews.com will have the ferrules you need.
T-Mar
05-02-06, 05:13 AM
Have you tried end caps for SIS cable? SIS cable is available in both 4 & 5mm.
OLDYELLR
05-02-06, 02:05 PM
If this is for a brake cable, the hole in a gear cable ferrule may be a bit small, but can easily be drilled out.