Dia-Compe 287V cable guide - did you use it?
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Dia-Compe 287V cable guide - did you use it?
The 287V brake handles come with a short section of aluminium tube with plastic lining, and a wider end ferrule holder.
I found it really hard to position them correctly, and they seemed to increase friction even when in position. In the end, I decided not to use them.
Anyone else with experience from installing/using this specific brake handle.
Did you use the guides or not, and why?
Do you think I should give it another try?
I have friction issues, and I think it might have to do with the cable ends at the handles not sitting flat against the brake handle body where the cable enters.
I found it really hard to position them correctly, and they seemed to increase friction even when in position. In the end, I decided not to use them.
Anyone else with experience from installing/using this specific brake handle.
Did you use the guides or not, and why?
Do you think I should give it another try?
I have friction issues, and I think it might have to do with the cable ends at the handles not sitting flat against the brake handle body where the cable enters.
