Cannondale downtube shifter mount fix?
01-10-21, 10:18 AM
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Cannondale downtube shifter mount fix?
I saw this discussed in prior threads. I am looking at a Cannondale where the right side downtube shifter is stripped. I assume the original part from Cannondale in this photo is now unavailable. I see there is the part from Nova but they are closed for a couple weeks. Does anyone know if this Nova part in the link works for Cannondale? I know it needs adhesive, etc. Thank you.
https://www.cycle-frames.com/NOVA-LE...tegory_id=1068
https://www.cycle-frames.com/NOVA-LE...tegory_id=1068
01-10-21, 11:03 AM
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Sounds like you just need to sand to the correct radius
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...er-bosses.html
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cannondale-...p2047675.l2557
https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-m...er-bosses.html
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Cannondale-...p2047675.l2557
01-10-21, 11:12 AM
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I had the same issue.
I just ran a bolt straight threw the shifter and boss to the other boss.
Worked well.
I just ran a bolt straight threw the shifter and boss to the other boss.
Worked well.
01-10-21, 11:19 AM
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Thank you. I was considering that. I haven't purchased the bike yet, or even seen the shifter....just wondering what I may be getting into. Bike is certainly cheap enough.
01-10-21, 12:19 PM
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Do you plan to use downtube shifters or others like barends or brifters? If not downtube shifters, then you can bolt a pair of Shimano downtube cable stops to the frame using a long #10-32 bolt and nut through the cable stops and frame.
01-10-21, 06:17 PM
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I would wonder what other problems are lurking. I know vintage Crackandfails have a huge cult following and know people who own them and love them but sometimes little problems could be a sign of things to come. Don't sink a ton into a frame that could be less than ideal once you own it.
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01-10-21, 07:15 PM
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I would wonder what other problems are lurking. I know vintage Crackandfails have a huge cult following and know people who own them and love them but sometimes little problems could be a sign of things to come. Don't sink a ton into a frame that could be less than ideal once you own it.
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01-13-21, 05:07 PM
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There is this Ebay seller who makes custom replacements for this type of assembly for Cannondales etc.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/PTP-for-Can...8AAOSwkdFf-4tL
https://www.ebay.com/itm/PTP-for-Can...8AAOSwkdFf-4tL
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Hi, i think you saved my bike....
I've bought a vintage caad3 cannondale and this piece has broken yesterday.
But i don't understand the type of bolt needed here, may i ask some more explanation? (english is not my mother langage... )
thanks
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A #10-32 bolt is very close to an M5x0.8mm in diameter and thread pitch. Get a 75mm or 100mm long M5 bolt. Drill out the cable stops' mounting holes to clear the M5 bolt and pass the bolt through one stop, through the frame and out through the other stop. Add a nut to the protruding end, tighten it securely and use some Loctite on it. Trim off any protruding bolt length and file the cut end smooth.
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A #10-32 bolt is very close to an M5x0.8mm in diameter and thread pitch. Get a 75mm or 100mm long M5 bolt. Drill out the cable stops' mounting holes to clear the M5 bolt and pass the bolt through one stop, through the frame and out through the other stop. Add a nut to the protruding end, tighten it securely and use some Loctite on it. Trim off any protruding bolt length and file the cut end smooth.
Perfect explanation, thank you.
Just wondering why you do not keep the M5 ?
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