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Forum: General Cycling Discussion

07-05-20, 10:10 PM

Replies: 16

Zip Ties on New Bike

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Posted By DwightChris49

Thank you. In a former life, I worked with...

Thank you. In a former life, I worked with cables and made my own looms. I carried an extra nail clipper for this exact purpose. I also remember when I came across looms that weren’t trimmed. ...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

07-05-20, 06:25 PM

Replies: 16

Zip Ties on New Bike

Views: 2,147

Posted By DwightChris49

Yeah... it was just a question. I got the point,...

Yeah... it was just a question. I got the point, it’s a normal thing. Gotcha, understood. Thanks.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

07-04-20, 02:41 PM

Replies: 16

Zip Ties on New Bike

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Posted By DwightChris49

Thank you so much for replying. The tie on the...

Thank you so much for replying. The tie on the front brake tube seems to be too large and the zip tie “clip” is wider than the tube and doesn’t hold the tube snugly and it rube the spokes.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

07-04-20, 02:33 PM

Replies: 16

Zip Ties on New Bike

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Posted By DwightChris49

Duct tape will work. However I prefer bailing...

Duct tape will work. However I prefer bailing wire as it doesn’t leave residue when removed.

You’re right. This would have been a good thing to notice before I paid for it. I was so excited to...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

07-04-20, 02:29 PM

Replies: 16

Zip Ties on New Bike

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Posted By DwightChris49

The zip ties go through bosses. I’m sure they’ll...

The zip ties go through bosses. I’m sure they’ll last a long time. I wouldn’t have noticed if one the ties wasn’t too large and unable to grip the brake fluid tube.

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

07-04-20, 01:04 PM

Replies: 16

Zip Ties on New Bike

Views: 2,147

Posted By DwightChris49

Zip Ties on New Bike

I’ve been out of cycling for almost 20 years and bought a new Marin Muirwoods from a local bike shop. Once I got home I noticed zip ties are used for holding cables in place. I understand that for...

Forum: General Cycling Discussion

06-29-20, 06:43 PM

Replies: 190

Why was Chromoly phased out?

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Posted By DwightChris49

Chromo is still around. I just bought a new bike...

Chromo is still around. I just bought a new bike with a chromo frame. There are definitely fewer, for sure.

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