Originally Posted by
ameniste
So I got my Kilo TT. Assembly was easy until I got to the brake cable. I have a rear break. I assume I'll just have to cut and adjust the length. Am I right? The other issue is that the "braces" that are supposed to hold the cable against the frame is too small. They don't fit on the top tube but fit on the seat tube.
Dunno what clips you've got for the cables but if you can't make them work, just use zip ties (you might know them as cable ties).
Set up and adjust your brake, THEN cut the excess cable, leaving about 2". Crimp on one of them cable end covers to stop the cable unraveling - you can get then from a bike shop and cost stuff all, don't panic if you have to buy a packet of them, that way you'll be tempted to always use one.
BTW, as mentioned above, it's BRAKE and yes, people care.