posted by Andrea on january 09, 1998 at 17:14:24:
in reply to: Brake cable/head tube contact posted by Paul Empringham on november 25, 1997 at 11:40:32:
: I ride a Merlin Road serial # 8466,Durace STI 8spd. Noticed that brake cables were rubbing on head tube so stuck clear plastic discs between contact points."Discs" have worn completely through and cables have actually "eaten" in-to head tube. Have tried light abrasive materials to remove "marks" on head tube with little success. Question: Is it normal for cable-casings to contact head tube (except on "hard turns"?) Does anyone else have my problem and if so how corrected?
This is the new idea, but is not mine, but of the Pinarello teams, do you know?, on the bike of Jan Ullrich has insert at external of cable in the point of contact more small O-R ( gasket ).
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Andrea Lasagna