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Jicafold

12-23-23 05:41 PM

What is this cable guide?

So this rear derailleur cable guide was on a French abomination I bought. It is a Suntour brand. It was used for the front portion of the rear derailleur cable housing on the right chainstay. But why is it shaped like this? Does it have another purpose? Thank you.

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'02 nrs

12-23-23 06:17 PM

cable guide double duty/

maybe to prevent chain slap.

bulgie

12-23-23 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '02 nrs (Post 23109113)

maybe to prevent chain slap.

Yes but is also hangs onto the chain while the wheel is out, holds it up a bit so you don't get chain grime so far up on the stay. Simlar to a Columbine Quikchainger but not quite as excellent.

rando_couche

12-23-23 07:42 PM

What bulgie said.

repechage

12-23-23 08:33 PM

A wing of steel in the breeze.

Jicafold

12-25-23 08:51 AM

Ahhh....thank you.

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