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| Ask a Wrench- Saturday, July 2, 2010 - Wrenching Tip- March 15, 2010 Cable Guides |
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Today we have a Wrenching tip. If you are installing an adjustable seatpost with a remote or you have a shock that has a remote lockout but your frame doesn't have any extra cable guides, this $2 solution maybe work for you.
On my bike, I had a shock with a remote lockout. Since the bike, a Diamondback Sortie Black, had no provisions for extra cable mounts on the frame, I purchased these cable guides from Home Depot (look for them at the Zip Tie section). They only cost a couple of dollars for a few and they come in different sizes and colors.
Simply route the cable through the guides and then bolt the guides down to your water bottle bosses and route up to your handlebar. It makes for a cleaner appearance than using zip ties to secure the cable to the frame. Make sure that the cable clears all moving parts such as cranks, linkages, and does not bind on the handlebar when turning.
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