brake guide

[saint.vince]

Bought a 'project' kona-lavadome '92 intending to use as a project/commuter bike.

Was misguided by the seller but I was stupid too and missed an obvious issue with the back brake (see photo). Any ideas where I can get a suitable brake guide? I realise the brakes (and other parts) were non original but thought I would do up at my leisure whilst using the bike - but would prefer to do so with working rear brake!

 

[Kult Friction]

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What you need is one of these. It clamps around the top tube where the zip ties are and provides a proper secure cable stop for the V-brake cabling.

I purchased this one for a project that has since been abandoned rendering it surplus to my needs. Besides, looking at that pic it seems like your needs are greater than mine :shock:

Drop me a PM if you want to sort something out.

 

[Kult Friction]

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Message received, PM sent Vince

 

[ishaw]

Couldn't you also fit something to the rack mount, something along the lines of an adjuster from an old brake or c-clip? Thinking as I walk so probably a terrible idea.

 

[saint.vince]

Ishaw - not sure this would work as it would be too close to the noodle.

 

[The History Man]

eBay 140995983227

 

[saint.vince]

Looks good. I guess that will only work on cross bar not the seat post. Had hoped to find original but this is looking like a pretty good and cheap fix.

 

[The History Man]

got one on my explosif.

 

[saint.vince]

Re:

Thank you all.

After a better look around I have settled on a similar origin-8 clamp http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/origin8-clam ... prod24826/ from SJS - sorry Kult Fiction.

I will get a few other bits while I'm at it - Any thoughts on the origin-8 super noodles http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/origin8-supe ... prod26427/as replacement noodles?

 

[Kult Friction]

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No need to apologise dude, Glad you found what you needed!