Disc brake cable guides
01-14-11 | 11:17 AM
#1
Thread Starter
.
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,981
Likes: 0
From: Hillsboro, Oregon
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix Comp, Soma ES
Disc brake cable guides
I have a 2004 Airborne Carpe Diem that I'd like to convert from canti's to disc. It's possible to have either on this frame.
The problem is there are no cable guides on the brake side of the frame for the rear brake.
Does anyone know of any solutions, other than zip ties, that can be used for this? I've only seen one bike like this (Raleigh Sojourn) that doesn't appear to have cable guides but I can't find a picture large enough to tell what they are using.
Thank you
The problem is there are no cable guides on the brake side of the frame for the rear brake.
Does anyone know of any solutions, other than zip ties, that can be used for this? I've only seen one bike like this (Raleigh Sojourn) that doesn't appear to have cable guides but I can't find a picture large enough to tell what they are using.
Thank you
__________________
Demented internet tail wagging imbicile.
Demented internet tail wagging imbicile.
01-14-11 | 11:23 AM
#2
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 39,897
Likes: 3,865
From: New Rochelle, NY
Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter
I assume that you have disc brake mounting bosses on the frame, otherwise the project is DOA.
There are metal clips made to hold cables, but the tube diameter selection is limited. Or you might try to locate some of the glue on guides used for carbon frames, but I wouldn't bother. Turns out that not only are cable ties the easiest solution, but they work as well or better than most of the other options.
What's your objection to using cable ties?
There are metal clips made to hold cables, but the tube diameter selection is limited. Or you might try to locate some of the glue on guides used for carbon frames, but I wouldn't bother. Turns out that not only are cable ties the easiest solution, but they work as well or better than most of the other options.
What's your objection to using cable ties?
__________________
FB
Chain-L site
An ounce of diagnosis is worth a pound of cure.
Just because I'm tired of arguing, doesn't mean you're right.
“One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions” - Adm Grace Murray Hopper - USN
WARNING, I'm from New York. Thin skinned people should maintain safe distance.
FB
Chain-L site
An ounce of diagnosis is worth a pound of cure.
Just because I'm tired of arguing, doesn't mean you're right.
“One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions” - Adm Grace Murray Hopper - USN
WARNING, I'm from New York. Thin skinned people should maintain safe distance.
01-14-11 | 11:27 AM
#3
Banned
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 43,586
Likes: 1,380
From: NW,Oregon Coast
Bikes: 8
Theres adhesive stick on guides you can get, an anchor spot to use a Zip tie
just around the cable housing, to hold it down .
May be some zip tie anchor pieces made to pop rivet on as well.
Maybe some aluminum frame builders know their sources..
just around the cable housing, to hold it down .
May be some zip tie anchor pieces made to pop rivet on as well.
Maybe some aluminum frame builders know their sources..
Last edited by fietsbob; 01-14-11 at 11:31 AM.
01-14-11 | 11:41 AM
#4
Thread Starter
.
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,981
Likes: 0
From: Hillsboro, Oregon
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix Comp, Soma ES
I assume that you have disc brake mounting bosses on the frame, otherwise the project is DOA.
There are metal clips made to hold cables, but the tube diameter selection is limited. Or you might try to locate some of the glue on guides used for carbon frames, but I wouldn't bother. Turns out that not only are cable ties the easiest solution, but they work as well or better than most of the other options.
What's your objection to using cable ties?
There are metal clips made to hold cables, but the tube diameter selection is limited. Or you might try to locate some of the glue on guides used for carbon frames, but I wouldn't bother. Turns out that not only are cable ties the easiest solution, but they work as well or better than most of the other options.
What's your objection to using cable ties?
Well, I have no objections to using them, it's just I already know about those, so I was wanting to see if there was other, better options.
__________________
Demented internet tail wagging imbicile.
Demented internet tail wagging imbicile.
01-14-11 | 11:41 AM
#5
Thread Starter
.
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,981
Likes: 0
From: Hillsboro, Oregon
Bikes: Specialized Roubaix Comp, Soma ES
I think this is sort of what Raleigh is using. I'll see if I can find something like that. Thanks.
__________________
Demented internet tail wagging imbicile.
Demented internet tail wagging imbicile.
