Lowering stem on cyclocross
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Hi!
On my cyclocross I want to lower stem. Problem is, that I can not lower it any more, because brake cable already goes perpendicular.
At the moment I have FSA cabel hanger.
Is there any cable hanger, which will be "longer" or is there any other solution?
Thanks
On my cyclocross I want to lower stem. Problem is, that I can not lower it any more, because brake cable already goes perpendicular.
At the moment I have FSA cabel hanger.
Is there any cable hanger, which will be "longer" or is there any other solution?
Thanks
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- Stolichnaya
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There are a couple of solutions that might work here:
1) Loop the brake cable up and over the top of the bars, and adjust the brake stop to the side slightly allowing the brake housing to form a smooth loop that does not interfere with the lower stem.
2) Get a cable stop with a noodle that allows you to slot the cable housing horizontally and then route the cable through an L downward. Like this one from Problem Solvers:
http://problemsolversbike.com/products/ ... ble_hanger
3) Custom made thin / extra long cable stop. There was one on here from Humble cycles if I recall correctly that looked great.
4) If your fork is drilled at the crown, you can use a fork mounted cable stop.
Just out of curiosity, is that plastic wrap on your bars?
1) Loop the brake cable up and over the top of the bars, and adjust the brake stop to the side slightly allowing the brake housing to form a smooth loop that does not interfere with the lower stem.
2) Get a cable stop with a noodle that allows you to slot the cable housing horizontally and then route the cable through an L downward. Like this one from Problem Solvers:
http://problemsolversbike.com/products/ ... ble_hanger
3) Custom made thin / extra long cable stop. There was one on here from Humble cycles if I recall correctly that looked great.
4) If your fork is drilled at the crown, you can use a fork mounted cable stop.
Just out of curiosity, is that plastic wrap on your bars?
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Yep, if you just loop over the stem, you can lower it a good bit more.
You can also offset the cable hanger slightly to one side or the other to get a better entry angle. If you have brakes with adjustable spring tension or a straddle cable hanger with bolts to locate the straddle cable, you can adjust your brakes to still hit the rim at the same time.
You can also offset the cable hanger slightly to one side or the other to get a better entry angle. If you have brakes with adjustable spring tension or a straddle cable hanger with bolts to locate the straddle cable, you can adjust your brakes to still hit the rim at the same time.
- GonaSovereign
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Paul and other make them with more drop, which will let you lower the stem..
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