Framebuilders - brazed on under BB cable guides

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rodrigaj
06-07-07, 06:16 PM
I am crossposting from the bicycle mechanics forum:

Does anyone have brazed on under BB cable guides?

I am wondering how you prevent paint damage and frictionless operation. I have always had the plates with the mounting holes before. I would clean them till they need replacing.

Scooper
06-07-07, 10:11 PM
The LBS should have teflon or delrin tubing that has in inside diameter slightly larger than the outside diameter of the derailleur cables. A six inch long piece of tubing protects the paint and is slippery enough so that cable wear is minimized.
rodrigaj
06-08-07, 06:13 AM
The LBS should have teflon or delrin tubing that has in inside diameter slightly larger than the outside diameter of the derailleur cables. A six inch long piece of tubing protects the paint and is slippery enough so that cable wear is minimized.

Thanks I will check with my LBS.

Over on the bicycle mechanics forum, I got grief for my use of the term "frictionless".
Before anyone here begins, let me make it clear: I meant "less friction".