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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-12-18, 10:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,274
Posted By ted_major

I haven't looked any further for the original...

I haven't looked any further for the original part since the heatshrink/boot fix. A little over 600 miles later, it's holding up fine and looks just like it does in the photos above.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-18, 07:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,274
Posted By ted_major

That's a really good question. I wish I'd thought...

That's a really good question. I wish I'd thought to measure it before I put on the heat shrink. I get ~5mm for the narrow base and ~8mm for the wider top part with the heat shrink in place and the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-23-18, 01:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,274
Posted By ted_major

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. In the...

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. In the end, I wasn't able to find a direct replacement. V-brake boots don't fit at either end, and my local electrical supply shop didn't have anything (though...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-18, 06:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,274
Posted By ted_major

That does look promising. Shimano also has sealed...

That does look promising. Shimano also has sealed end caps that look like they might work.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-18, 07:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,274
Posted By ted_major

The housing terminates vertically directly below...

The housing terminates vertically directly below the flange the boot fits over, pointing straight up. Without that boot, there's basically nothing to stop water and grit from the rear tire from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-18-18, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,274
Posted By ted_major

Derailleur cable boot

I have a 2016 GT Grade alloy, which uses full-length cable housings. The front derailleur cable passes under the bottom bracket and up through the frame between the chainstays, where it has a rubber...
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