Bottom pull mech on zaskar

tonedeaf101 · May 7, 2013

dan smith":3t9i76sq said:
Not sure if tonedeaf101 used m950 or m960 as it changes in the build spec:

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=223533

/scratch head

I used a M952. Just looked close and no cable rubbing on mine. Will post a pic very soon to show routing for mine. Make sure guide is over to drive side, that should avoid the rub. Does for me anyway

legrandefromage · May 7, 2013

I've been looking at my other Zaskar builds (3x 1997) and all have been 'traditional' style bottom pull LX or XT. The cables routed without issue.

Chopper the ex Copper · May 7, 2013

gtRTSdh said:
I assume they left the shops rubbing the frame as in our pictures, I don't understand why the tubes need to meet in the centre of the BB in the way that they do.

It maximises contact area, strongest possible join. Doubtless not a problem when the correct OE spec mech was used, so why not?

Our chaps frame appears to be in excellent condition with no evidence of cable rub/gouging from the original mech and cable run. Occam' s Razor, original mech didn't cause rubbing, we have the wrong mech. Be nice if our chap does come up with a solution ( I favour etype mech myself, avoids this grief and doesn't damage the frame finish with the call).

dan smith · May 7, 2013

tonedeaf101":1vqh7hr2 said:
dan smith":1vqh7hr2 said:

Not sure if tonedeaf101 used m950 or m960 as it changes in the build spec:

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=223533

/scratch head

Click to expand...

I used a M952. Just looked close and no cable rubbing on mine. Will post a pic very soon to show routing for mine. Make sure guide is over to drive side, that should avoid the rub. Does for me anyway

Thanks TD

tonedeaf101 · May 7, 2013

Here you go, hopefully of some use to you.

dan smith · May 7, 2013

Thanks! That’s perfect, I think your cable guide sits slightly further over than mine, I will post up a picture when I get home for future reference.

I will look for a new cable guide on ebay

Thanks for everyone’s help.

Dan

Chopper the ex Copper · May 7, 2013

Could it be that simple? Awesome!

dan smith · May 7, 2013

Chopper1192":28e8xcwd said:
Could it be that simple? Awesome!

I think so!

The pic below is my cable guide, its clearly more center than tonedeaf101's.

Seems stupidly obvious now i know :facepalm:

Thanks for everyone's help getting to the bottom of this.

gtRTSdh · May 7, 2013

legrandefromage":1wfkol5o said:
Perhaps the correct mech was used the whole time.

By correct, do you mean the mech the op's trying to fit and is listed and pictured in bikepedia for the Zaskar LE three years running or was that another type?

1996

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/Bike ... &Type=bike

1997

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/Bike ... &Type=bike

http://www.bikepedia.com/Images/QBimage ... 08&if=1063, Zaskar LE.jpg

1998

http://www.bikepedia.com/QuickBike/Bike ... &Type=bike

1999

isn't specific and no picture

tonedeaf101 · May 7, 2013

Is your guide not adjustable? Id get a new cable guide if not. The one I got was only a few bob, from chain reaction and can move from side to side. Or cut a slot in your existing one. That wire will make mincemeat of your tubing in no time.

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