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09-19-22, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by John E

If I recall correctly, the SL does have a built in cable housing stop.

But, no stop ... no problem. Just route your cable housing under the BB shell, cut it off after it has completed the bend toward the front derailleur, and let the upper end hang. Works like a champ on my 1959 Capo, which has a stop-less Campag. front in place of the OEM Campag. pushrod pillbox.

Ah yes, of course. I was thinking the housing needed to ‘push’ against something for the DR to work, but of course it doesn’t.
Head lugs on that Capo are beautiful!

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