Cyclocross - Which front brake cable hanger?

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Barrettscv
10-05-11, 04:16 PM
I've never liked the fit of a short cable hanger.

http://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll210/wildcat-bucket/Soma2x2009handlebar.jpg

Mine needs to be off-set to one side which effects alignment!

IRD makes an extra-long hanger: http://www.interlocracing.com/cablehanger.html

Has anyone tried it?
Any alternatives?

Commodus
10-05-11, 04:37 PM
I've tried several and they all have the same problem!

I'm going to make my own. I'm a machinist. If I get something that works I'll post it up on here. Maybe I'll make some extras and give 'em away for the cost of material.

I'm thinking of a 1/8th spacer and an extra deep drop, maybe one of those little elbows to fit.
Barrettscv
10-05-11, 04:54 PM
I've tried several and they all have the same problem!

I'm going to make my own. I'm a machinist. If I get something that works I'll post it up on here. Maybe I'll make some extras and give 'em away for the cost of material.

I'm thinking of a 1/8th spacer and an extra deep drop, maybe one of those little elbows to fit.

I like this idea! It would reduce brake shudder also. Does a long hanger cause any loading on the headset?

What about a hanger that is installed on the fork? Something like this: http://harriscyclery.net/itemdetails.cfm?ID=1805

GrayJay
10-05-11, 06:05 PM
I like this idea! It would reduce brake shudder also. Does a long hanger cause any loading on the headset?

What about a hanger that is installed on the fork? Something like this: http://harriscyclery.net/itemdetails.cfm?ID=1805

fork mount hangars are the ticket for reducing/eliminating brake shudder. Read Zinn's explanation;
http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/09/cyclocross/technical-qa-with-lennard-zinn-return-to-cross_101807
Barrettscv
10-05-11, 06:15 PM
fork mount hangars are the ticket for reducing/eliminating brake shudder. Read Zinn's explanation;
http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/09/cyclocross/technical-qa-with-lennard-zinn-return-to-cross_101807

Is anyone using one? Can I still hang a fender if I install this unit?
Commodus
10-05-11, 10:03 PM
I'm not using a fork mounted hanger myself, but I briefly tried and had problems with clearance for the fancy cable-straddle thingy I like to use. The ones from Tektro.

I've heard they are the solution though, maybe I just had the wrong one.

Maybe I should make one of those instead...
pmt
10-06-11, 05:47 AM
This is a great one. No brake shudder for me. http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=21838
GrayJay
10-06-11, 11:20 AM
Is anyone using one? Can I still hang a fender if I install this unit?

I am using a fork hangar, it was a huge improvement for my braking. It should not contribute to fender clearance problems.
fietsbob
10-11-11, 04:18 PM
BR 3362, [QBP SKU]
http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=40518
looks like a fairly deep drop clamp on hanger with some substance to it,
there is another version made to integrate with a cane creek Interlok headset and spacer set
presume it has the grooves on both faces.

integrated in headset:http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=30685&category=726
Of course it is possible to just go over the stem and back to the opposite side ,
and thus make a longer cable run , but with smoother curves.