What to use to stick internal cable guides to frame
01-14-17, 08:18 AM
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What to use to stick internal cable guides to frame
I recently found that the two internal cable guides that sit under my toptube for the rear brake cable have had it. One is missing and one has cracked so that it wont sit inside the oval shaped hole under the toptube. I believe they broke when I put my bike on my Saris Bones II bike carrier. These guides are plastic and have a lip that, once in the oval hole, stops them from falling out. They are not the most secure things. I have brought some replacements and they are not cheap for what they are. 3 for $15 US bucks incl postage.
My question is, what is a good means of securing them? Would rubber cement solution, used when patching punctured tubes do the trick, or would it not adhere to the aluminium of my frame? I want to be able to remove them if/when they get damaged again.
TIA
My question is, what is a good means of securing them? Would rubber cement solution, used when patching punctured tubes do the trick, or would it not adhere to the aluminium of my frame? I want to be able to remove them if/when they get damaged again.
TIA
01-14-17, 08:25 AM
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A few dabs of hot melt glue is another easily-removable possibility.
01-14-17, 10:29 AM
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I use "3M Badge and Trim Cement" for things like that. It'll hold firm but still allows removal if and when you need to. Not too expensive either.
Get it at auto parts stores.
Get it at auto parts stores.
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01-14-17, 11:31 AM
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Housing continuous thru the in and out?
I'd think wrapping it in self fusing tape, would replace the part and stuffing it in there
make the seal in the frame hole ..
If the part shown is no longer made, it is a possibility..
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I'd think wrapping it in self fusing tape, would replace the part and stuffing it in there
make the seal in the frame hole ..
If the part shown is no longer made, it is a possibility..
...
01-15-17, 09:08 AM
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3M VHB double sided tape,available in various backing thicknesses , trimmed.
Its also removable, when needed, Its what I use for a variety of similar things, including head badges, cell phone mounts for bicycle etc...
Though I didn't know about that 3M badge and trim cement. Might try that myself sometime, sounds promising.
Its also removable, when needed, Its what I use for a variety of similar things, including head badges, cell phone mounts for bicycle etc...
Though I didn't know about that 3M badge and trim cement. Might try that myself sometime, sounds promising.
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OP should not confuse the 3M Trim Cement with 3M Super Weatherstrip Adhesive.
The Super Weatherstrip Adhesive is called "Yellow Death" for good reason.
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01-17-17, 06:16 AM
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Hot glue seems like the perfect solution here. I've been pleasantly satisfied with its holding power in a variety of applications. It also has a toughness to it (i.e., it's not brittle).
If none of this works, there are some cable guide stops sold on ebay that use a screw to affix to the frame. I've used them to convert my mountain bikes to a side swing front derailleur with internal routing.
If none of this works, there are some cable guide stops sold on ebay that use a screw to affix to the frame. I've used them to convert my mountain bikes to a side swing front derailleur with internal routing.
01-17-17, 12:41 PM
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+1 on the automotive adhesive advice. That is where I usually go for durable outdoor adhesives.
