Brake Housing Clamp size?
09-25-14, 07:13 AM
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Brake Housing Clamp size?
Hi
For a Reynolds 531 tubed Gazelle Champion Mondial, would anyone happen to know the size of the clamp needed for the top tube?
thanks
Bob
For a Reynolds 531 tubed Gazelle Champion Mondial, would anyone happen to know the size of the clamp needed for the top tube?
thanks
Bob
09-25-14, 07:24 AM
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top tube should be 25.4mm - one inch.
09-25-14, 08:29 AM
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Weren't most top tube housing clips sort of a "one size fits all" thing? Not sure but I don't think the ones I use most came in different sizes. Campy NR.
09-25-14, 08:52 AM
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metric ones are larger, 26.0mm. simplex clips are typically this size. then there are the giant ones shimano made for the teledyne titan...
09-25-14, 09:55 AM
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I never realized that metric top tubes are larger but I just confirmed it. No wonder it was so difficult to get Campy clips on a Peugeot. The heavy clear coat didn't help.
09-25-14, 09:57 AM
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Never noticed it before myself GB. Both my Motos came with Campy clips. But, it does take a bit of wrangling to get the thread to start.
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