Just won these brake cable clamps on ebay
11-08-11, 01:26 PM
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Just won these brake cable clamps on ebay
Alloy: 2 halves with a screw that hold the cables for centerpull brakes together right above the stem. I've only seen them in plastic, and even though not available for decades. Probably way more than I'll ever use: cost about $2.50 each, send a message if you need one.
11-08-11, 02:01 PM
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These are specific to centerpull brakes?
I used the plastic REG clips. I was thinking recently of making something similar from an old spoke to keep the non-aero cables close together above the stem.
I used the plastic REG clips. I was thinking recently of making something similar from an old spoke to keep the non-aero cables close together above the stem.
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11-08-11, 02:44 PM
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These hold the cable housing together? IS that right? I just can't picture what these do, but I do like fancy anodized stuff so I'd like to learn more...
11-08-11, 03:46 PM
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You could use them on sidepulls, but they're not really required and make the cables run funky. Here's a REG plastic one on my Zeus, what I usually find. They used to come in all colors, one of those obscure details I like. Not sure I've come across them in alloy, which is why I bought them up!
11-08-11, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dbakl
You could use them on sidepulls, but they're not really required and make the cables run funky.
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11-08-11, 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ColonelJLloyd
I'm a right/front guy.
11-08-11, 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by dbakl
Weirdo (or limey)! But I run the left (front) over the right (rear) and there's no need for any cable tiddy. It works with centerpulls because both cables pass next to the stem.
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11-08-11, 09:38 PM
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I've just used a twine tie; goes with twine wrap on the ends of bar tape at the tops.
In my little universe, things are only right if the housings cross sides over the top of the stem.
In my little universe, things are only right if the housings cross sides over the top of the stem.
11-09-11, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by qcpmsame
Do this from motorcycling habits.
11-09-11, 10:57 AM
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^ Yes, I was thinking of doing something similar with an old spoke. That's classy, Scott.
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11-09-11, 11:05 AM
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Thanks Colonel. Not sure you can get a tight bend with an old spoke! Unless you're full of gorilla milk. Want me should send you some of this steel wire? Got a roll of it.
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Originally Posted by rootboy
I did this on my Frejus. Piece-o-stainless steel wire, wrapped thrice. Kinda funky, but works.
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