Brake Noodle Modification ?
10-21-21, 01:54 PM
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Brake Noodle Modification ?
So just back from a 1800 mile tour with my wife. She rides a Dutch step through touring frameset. One thing I see that I would like to modify is how far out the rear brake noodle projects.
Has anyone shortened up/or changed the bend?
Tell me more!
Thanks!
Has anyone shortened up/or changed the bend?
Tell me more!
Thanks!
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They do come in different degrees of bend.
Not the only source
https://jagwire.com/products/small-p...-brake-noodles
Not the only source
https://jagwire.com/products/small-p...-brake-noodles
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The noodles are available in a variety of configurations. I suspect trying to reshape your current noodle might crimp the lumen and cause the cable to bind.
https://jagwire.com/products/small-p...-brake-noodles
https://jagwire.com/products/small-p...-brake-noodles
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The noodles are available in a variety of configurations. I suspect trying to reshape your current noodle might crimp the lumen and cause the cable to bind.
https://jagwire.com/products/small-p...-brake-noodles
https://jagwire.com/products/small-p...-brake-noodles
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otoh, maybe an auto parts store has a fuel/brake line bender you can rent/borrow
10-22-21, 02:42 PM
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I found a tube bender in the basement but it it too big. So I thought I would heat it up with my oxy-propane torch. Too hot it melted!
I work part time in a bike shop so I will grab another noodle and try it with less heat maybe just propane.
Saw the selection that Jagwire offers but no go.
I work part time in a bike shop so I will grab another noodle and try it with less heat maybe just propane.
Saw the selection that Jagwire offers but no go.
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Can you post a picture of the current configuration on the bike and the desired cable path? Perhaps that will spark some other suggestions.
