Repairing aluminium frame cable guides

[W7Ford]

Has anyone got any advice on repairing ally frames where the cable guides have been broken off? I've got two frames in need of repair. I wondered if an epoxy type product (jB weld or similar) is likely to hold if a blob was applied and carefully filed once hardened, or if tig welding is the only option. A little concerned about the heat effect on the frame and the increased paint damage.

Cheers

 

[novocaine]

drill it out and replace it with a rivet on.

 

[W7Ford]

That's an option I didnt know about, thanks. Not sure if triple ones will exist but I'll have a look.

 

[mynchiboy]

drill it out and replace it with a rivet on.

As he said. If you look up rivet cable stop online you should find loads of options easily. Definitely easier than attempting to weld on and neater than bonding

EDIT - just seen your reply! Triple ones are out there, you just need to have a bit of a search to find the right one for your frame

 

[danson67]

I have a stock of rivet-on triples, designed for 31.8mm (black) and 35mmØ (silver) tubes, circled.
Alternatively, various single and double stops, hose guides etc. for welding or rivetting if that helps.



All the best,

 

[W7Ford]

That's handy to know, thanks!