JustKev Retrobike Rider BoTM Winner Sep 5, 2007 #1 everybody seems to have broken a set at some point in their MTB days, so can anybody spare a barrel that secures the straddle cable in the brake? Its just the small barrel with a grub screw in each end!
everybody seems to have broken a set at some point in their MTB days, so can anybody spare a barrel that secures the straddle cable in the brake? Its just the small barrel with a grub screw in each end!
Augustus Retrobike Rider Feedback View Sep 5, 2007 #2 sorry pal have no spares, dreading the day that this happens to mine. I think that and the unique looking straddle cable are the achilles heel of HO's. There are phases of spare bundles of them on ebay all bagged up for such spares emergencies.
sorry pal have no spares, dreading the day that this happens to mine. I think that and the unique looking straddle cable are the achilles heel of HO's. There are phases of spare bundles of them on ebay all bagged up for such spares emergencies.
T Tallpaul Gold Trader Sep 5, 2007 #3 These do the job: http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/product-Clar ... H-8144.htm
T Tallpaul Gold Trader Sep 5, 2007 #5 Nope, but they are the right size and shape. Plus at 99p i don't think you'll find a more cost effective alternative.
Nope, but they are the right size and shape. Plus at 99p i don't think you'll find a more cost effective alternative.
JustKev Retrobike Rider BoTM Winner Sep 5, 2007 #6 cheers again TP - ordered a few as I know I'm bound to lose one again (probably in middle of Peaks)!
