What those plastic cable clip/holder called?
06-15-14, 04:18 PM
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What those plastic cable clip/holder called?
See pictures. On my wifes bike she lost 1 and cable housing on front fork got all chewed up by wheel. Where do I get those and is there better way to keep them in place?
06-15-14, 04:29 PM
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Read on BF not long ago that those are c-clips (?) and may be available at bike shops. Small zip ties may be used, instead. That's what I do.
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+1 to zip ties. Those clips look nice, but they always pop off if there is any stress put on them from the cable.
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Jagwire calls them c-clips. They don't hold much tension so if you have a problem spot (usually at the closest guide to the caliper) you're better off replacing that clip with a zip tie. Make sure to use a black zip tie, the white ones will become brittle from UV exposure.
06-15-14, 07:49 PM
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clips are nice becaue you can eaily take them on and off, but zip ties work fine. cut the free end as close to the ratchet as possible, so there's nothing to snag yourself on.
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06-16-14, 10:57 AM
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+10 on this. If the package does not specifically say UV resistant, they aren't. Basically if the bag/box of them is cheap ((like Costco, Kmart, Walmart typical (apologies in advance to Fietsbob)), they aren't likely UV resistant. Look at a HomeDepot or Lowe's in the electrical department, next to those rather expensive GreenLee tools for electricians...and still check the label. And note that UV resistant is not UV proof. The unlabeled ones are good for about a year outside. UV resistant ones are good for about 3 years outside. True UV proof, if that is what is needed, means finding the stainless steel ones (rarely seen in retail stores) which can cost upwards of $3-4 each (ouch!!).
06-16-14, 11:58 AM
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I call them 'soon to be lost housing clip things'.
Use a zip tie.
Clip them off as clean\close or far\sloppy as you want\need to.
Get regular or UV proof or resistant or stain less steel zip ties, it really doesn't matter.
Use a zip tie.
Clip them off as clean\close or far\sloppy as you want\need to.
Get regular or UV proof or resistant or stain less steel zip ties, it really doesn't matter.
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