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ggodwin
06-02-12, 05:44 AM
How do you guys attach small aluminum parts like brake cable guides? All of the frames I have looked at are very neat. They are not welded. Can you braze these on?

Like these http://www.cycle-frames.com/bicycle-frame-tubing/NOVA-HYDRALIC-BRAKE-GUIDE-KIT.html

ggodwin
06-05-12, 02:40 PM
Bump to the top.

Anyone want to share your methods?
I was told by a non bike welder that I could probably use some Gorrila Glue or Epoxy and be just fine since there is very little stress on the guides.
fietsbob
06-05-12, 06:06 PM
Zip tie hose guides? I'd get the adhesive ones. they have a bigger surface
to stick them down
those in the picture? , tack weld them on. or tool up to spot weld.

.. or make up a separate piece, of steel [maybe stainless, silver-] braze it to a plate,
then Pop-rivet the plate onto the aluminum tube.
Cunningham WTB founder did that 25 years ago.

ggodwin
06-05-12, 08:50 PM
I have a frame that was made by Cannondale at home that has these. They do not have welds but seem to be glued with some mechanism. I am not sure if they could be brazed on or not.
fietsbob
06-06-12, 01:06 PM
Havent been around C'dales for awhile..
these would pop rivet on..
http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=58056&page=Fox+Racing+Forx+Disc+Brake+Hose+Guide+2008

this is the stick on zip-tie guide I was thinking of

http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=40212&category=1613