#1
|
|||
|
|||
Down tube stops
I'm rebuilding three old bikes from the 70's with modern components. The
only problem is the lack of brazed on down tube cable stops. Does anyone know where I might find clamp on's to use with the "secured by a screw" cable stops that come with modern shift levers? I fortunately have several Sun-Tour clamp on's, but I'd like to be able to use the tension adjustment on the modern stops. One LBS has pieces of one, but surely there are a few somewhere. I have searched the Web to no avail. -- Bob Wheeler --- http://www.bobwheeler.com/ ECHIP, Inc. --- Randomness comes in bunches. |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
"Bob Wheeler" wrote in message ... I'm rebuilding three old bikes from the 70's with modern components. The only problem is the lack of brazed on down tube cable stops. Does anyone know where I might find clamp on's to use with the "secured by a screw" cable stops that come with modern shift levers? I fortunately have several Sun-Tour clamp on's, but I'd like to be able to use the tension adjustment on the modern stops. One LBS has pieces of one, but surely there are a few somewhere. I have searched the Web to no avail. Bob, Campag cable stops have a screw adjuster and they fit onto a standard braze on down tube lever square peg. If you take the lever off your Sun-Tour clamp ons, do they not have a similar peg? My old Shimano clamp ons certainly did and the Campag stops fit on instead of the lever. Over here they are about UKP3.50 per pair in plastic and UKP15 in metal. |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
"Bob Wheeler" wrote in message ... I'm rebuilding three old bikes from the 70's with modern components. The only problem is the lack of brazed on down tube cable stops. Does anyone know where I might find clamp on's to use with the "secured by a screw" cable stops that come with modern shift levers? I fortunately have several Sun-Tour clamp on's, but I'd like to be able to use the tension adjustment on the modern stops. One LBS has pieces of one, but surely there are a few somewhere. I have searched the Web to no avail. Bob, Campag cable stops have a screw adjuster and they fit onto a standard braze on down tube lever square peg. If you take the lever off your Sun-Tour clamp ons, do they not have a similar peg? My old Shimano clamp ons certainly did and the Campag stops fit on instead of the lever. Over here they are about UKP3.50 per pair in plastic and UKP15 in metal. |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
Bob Wheeler wrote:
I'm rebuilding three old bikes from the 70's with modern components. The only problem is the lack of brazed on down tube cable stops. Does anyone know where I might find clamp on's to use with the "secured by a screw" cable stops that come with modern shift levers? I fortunately have several Sun-Tour clamp on's, but I'd like to be able to use the tension adjustment on the modern stops. One LBS has pieces of one, but surely there are a few somewhere. I have searched the Web to no avail. If your Sun-Tours don't have appropriate pegs, look out for certain old Shimano 105 down tube levers that include band-on adapters. I use these bands with Campag Ergo stops (and I guess STI stops would fit too). Alternatively, I seem to recall seeing adapters available separately: sorry I can't remember where now. ~PB |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Rec.Bicycles Frequently Asked Questions Posting Part 1/5 | Mike Iglesias | General | 4 | October 29th 04 07:11 AM |
Exploding tube | - | General | 8 | August 21st 04 03:37 PM |
Frame fit: which is more important - Frame height vs. top tube length? | S o r n i | Techniques | 18 | July 9th 04 07:17 AM |
Passive LWB homebuild drawings | PaPa | Recumbent Biking | 7 | November 22nd 03 12:47 AM |