okay, so i have seen a similar thread, but am still confused on this. i just got a caad 8 without a cable guide. there is a small hole that is not threaded under the bb. i got the shimano cable guide, but if i put it in place where the screw goes through, it is way off of center.



essentially i need this piece with the screw thing flipped to the other side. either that or cannondale makes some proprietary thing? i really don't know. any help would be appreciated.

thanks

Not trying to be insulting, but are you absolutely sure you shouldn't have it flipped around? The long leg extends up the back side of the ST for the FD. Otherwise, it's plastic and cheap to replace. Cut/drill it to fit.

yeah, i definately have it right. (i thought i had it wrong at first, so not insulting at all .) i think it may be a cannondale proproitary thing. i just found a picture of the bottom of a cannondale and it has a special cable guide on the bottom. frustrating that such a dumb little piece causes so much trouble.

The standard Shimano cable guide does NOT fit Cannondales. Cannondale has a proprietary bb cable guide with an arrow-head shaped plastic knob that fits in the hole you describe and then snaps into place.

When I needed one I contacted Cannondale directly, and they wouldn't sell me one. They told me that I would have to get one at my LBS. When I went to my LBS, they didn't have any in stock, and so I had to wait while they ordered it from....Cannondale.

Geez.

Anyway, they cost about $5.00. Order 2 so you have a spare.

Bob

You can use a Shimano guide with a little work. The hole is not threaded so you have to use a flathead nut and bend it to fit the curvature of the BB shell.

thanks guys, i ended up running to the local shop (a cannondale distributor) last night after i got off of the phone with cannondale. they amazingly had the part in stock, so i was able to get one immediately. thanks alot. everyone in the bike mechanics forum should recieve a medal. you guys are awesome. seriously.