converting from canti to v frustration

[Markybeau]

I'm having a problem with two frames that both only have 1 brazed on cable guide on the top tube and some novel replacement for the 2nd by the seat post - a Kona plastic guide on a 92 Kilauea, and a weird brazed on bit of pipe on a 93 Ridgeback 705rs.

My problem is that I'm trying to work the situation as it is but I'm unable to keep enough tension through the cable to allow the springs to push the caliper back into it's original position, so it stays dragging on the rim. Anyone have any suggestions, besides using full outer cable with a cable tie, or having a cable guide added?

 

[ishaw]

Re:

You can get 'problem solver' mounts that bolt on around the frame tube.

I did toy with the idea of trying to modify a seat post clamp so that the bolt would sit on the side and act as a cable stop (drilled out bolt). I think something like this exists, made by teatro?

 

[dan28]

you could get a steel cable guide welded to a jublee clip then paint it the same colour as your frame

 

[dan28]

you could get a steel cable guide welded to a jublee clip then paint it the same colour as your frame

 

[CassidyAce]

Re:

As noted above, a clamp-on cable stop is one option, and it's probably the best option - certainly the easiest option.

A more radical option is shown in this thread: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... p;t=411129. I've never tried sawing one of those brazed on pipes, and I wouldn't do, but apparently the brakes worked well.

 

[ishaw]

Re:

I did wonder about whether you could use one of those flexible noodles running from the canti stop into a standard noodle, or even something like a rollamajig/pulley?

I think the bolt on adapter is the way though. Worked for kona for many years using their 'dog collar.

 

[Tootyred]

I had the same issue, i tried several " inventive" solutions.

Ended up with the clamp on stop as above.

 

[legrandefromage]

I have this on my Fisher. Theres no decent photo but you see how I got around 'The Noodle'

not the most elegant solution but certainly practical