Originally Posted by
CliffordK
I've never understood the need for notched cable stops.
It is almost easier just to thread the cable through the holes.
In this case, if there wasn't a notch, then the old piece would likely have been left hanging on the cable. And, if not broken, could have been easily epoxied back in place.
Maybe but then the after use servicing has more easy options if the stops are slotted. It's far easier to pull the cable/casing out of the stop to clean and lube the cable that is inside the casing if you can slide the casing away from the normally covered cable portion. Do you run STI or Ergo levers? If so periodic checking of the cable's condition at the lever's end is a smart move, made far easier if (again) you can pull the cable/casing off a stop. If non slotted stops were really better we wouldn't have any that are slotted.
As to the repair of this frame- If the frame is a keeper I would suggest a proper repair.
Oh and hose clamped stops work fine if done well. But with a carbon frame more care should be taken to address the clamp's compressive pressure tending to focus about the worm screw/housing. Just one more reason why I don't ride carbon, it's less tolerant of make shift repairs. Andy