Drilling out cable stops 🛠️

[thom04]

I'm considering drilling out the cable stops on my Gary Fisher. The build was never going to be a proper restoration, although I have tried to keep the components era appropriate (ish).

Has anyone had good / bad experiences with drilling out stops? any good reasons not to do it?

 

[eshew]

If you're doing it to run full length housing to keep maintenance down, I don't see any issues. Assuming it's not a super rare or high end model.

 

[thom04]

Cheers @eshew yeah thats the plan - this one is going to be mainly ridden on muddy trails so I'm just imagining the cable getting all gunked up.

Its at the opposite end of the spectrum to anything you'd describe as rare or high end, but I'm still hesitant to start removing metal! I've got a dremel somewhere so maybe a little grinding wheel will be enough to make a neat job of it

 

[geddy1972]

you can get cable holders that screw in the cable stops. they can be used for gear cables or brake cables.

Hydraulic Brake Cable Adapter,Fixed for Conversion Organizer Cable Guide A | eBay

Great adaptability, can be used for shifters/brake line pipe, hydraulic brake hose, and braided pipes. The screws and anti-off hook are made of stainless steel, so there is no need to worry about rust in outdoor use.

www.ebay.co.uk

 

[thom04]

you can get cable holders that screw in the cable stops. they can be used for gear cables or brake cables.

Hydraulic Brake Cable Adapter,Fixed for Conversion Organizer Cable Guide A | eBay

Great adaptability, can be used for shifters/brake line pipe, hydraulic brake hose, and braided pipes. The screws and anti-off hook are made of stainless steel, so there is no need to worry about rust in outdoor use.

www.ebay.co.uk

Cheers @geddy1972 I did come across those on a separate thread and thought they looked smart, the only thing putting me off was their reputation for turning to rust as soon as they get near moisture

Have you used them? Any problems?

 

[geddy1972]

Cheers @geddy1972 I did come across those on a separate thread and thought they looked smart, the only thing putting me off was their reputation for turning to rust as soon as they get near moisture

Have you used them? Any problems?

I have been using them on my commuter bike for the past year or so so i can run full length covered cable to my gears and disc brakes and they dont show any signs of rusting or corrosion. they work very well as long as you get the type with the little metal arms that hold the cable in the adaptor.

 

[Ren Rawbor]

Nothing a little bath in acetone and a coat of clear lacquer (or primer/paint) couldn't sort, if you were worried about corrosion?

I'd not seen these before, always run with frame-coloured zip ties prior but now I know these exist I may try some. Every day a school day Cheers

 

[geddy1972]

these are the ones fitted to my commuter bike. its a 1998 Giant ATX830.

 

[Ren Rawbor]

Ahh, these look to be alloy main body which is nice, the cable clip might even be galvo which would be cool too. Will have to look out a set for the LTS as a more durable/elegant solution to hydro disc routing.

 

[MCA4President]

Anyone know if these can accomodate 6mm C2 brake hoses? I see on some listings on ebay 5.5mm but wondered if anyone has experience.