Rear brake cable stops for frame that doesn't have them?
05-28-14, 10:23 AM
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Rear brake cable stops for frame that doesn't have them?
Anyone use these Origin8 parts or anything else good:
Origin8 Clamp-On Frame Cable Stop, Double, 28.6mm Silver:Amazon:Sports & Outdoors
The Orgin8 seem to have good reviews and are $10
Origin8 Clamp-On Frame Cable Stop, Double, 28.6mm Silver:Amazon:Sports & Outdoors
The Orgin8 seem to have good reviews and are $10
05-28-14, 11:26 AM
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I think that is meant to be used on a down tube for shifter cables, not on a top tube for a brake cable. Also, it will only work if your top tube is 28.6mm outer diameter.
05-28-14, 11:44 AM
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Assuming TT's correct, this is more along the lines of what you need: Universal Cycles -- All-City Cable Housing Clamps
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Do you want cable housing stops or clamps ? A zip tie serves as a clamp, not a stop. Stops allow you to run open cable between the stops and clamps are used when the housing is continuous from the brake lever to the brake caliper.
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Is there a difference in performance and reliability? Since most bikes designed for rear brakes have stops with exposed cable, I assume that is the better option. That is what I was looking for. If I'm just going to run the continuous housing I assume zip ties are fine other then aesthetics.
05-28-14, 12:16 PM
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These look good and function well.
Dia Compe Cable Housing Clips - Parts - Brakes & Parts - Components
Dia Compe Cable Housing Clips - Parts - Brakes & Parts - Components
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These look good and function well.
Dia Compe Cable Housing Clips - Parts - Brakes & Parts - Components
Dia Compe Cable Housing Clips - Parts - Brakes & Parts - Components
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Is there a difference in performance and reliability? Since most bikes designed for rear brakes have stops with exposed cable, I assume that is the better option. That is what I was looking for. If I'm just going to run the continuous housing I assume zip ties are fine other then aesthetics.
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I have Origin 8 brake cable stops on my Steamroller. They make what you're looking for and work fine.
Product Description | Origin8
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846
Product Description | Origin8
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846
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There will be an unnoticeable decrease in cable drag and if your calipers have QR then you can clean/lube your cable without undoing the cable anchor. Neither one of those would be enough to convince me to run clamp-on stops instead of full-length housing run with two or 3 housing clips on the TT.
