How can I add a cable stop to a chainstay???

rufus748 · Post by **rufus748** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:08 pm

I'm running an Alfine 11 on a Fargo (the earlier version) and at the moment I've run outer cable from the changer to the hub and it looks pig ugly. I need to be able to add a cable stop to the chainstay. I've picked up a small one that takes 2 rivets. Questions are: can I drill and rivet safely? Or could I epoxy it? Should I use both? I've looked for alternatives and can't find anything suitable.
I've emailed Salsa and I'm awaiting a reply. I'm conscious the steel might not be that thick.
Anyone tried it?
Thoughts please.

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:56 pm

Sturmey Archer do lots ... I've never had any issues with them.

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/sturmey-arch ... -prod8324/

FLV · Post by **FLV** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:58 pm

I wouldnt drill it. I wouldnt expect salsa to say its ok to do so.

How about one of these?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Shimano-Singl ... 0419965421

FLV · Post by **FLV** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 1:59 pm

beaten by stu.

rufus748 · Post by **rufus748** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 2:19 pm

Unfortunately they seem to be quite large chainstays. They are pretty oval.

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/sturmey-arch ... -prod8324/

Looks a great solution however only 5/8th. It places it to far towards the hub, no room for a cable.

Bearbonesnorm · Post by **Bearbonesnorm** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 2:24 pm

Would 3/4" be any better?

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/sturmey-arch ... prod19267/

Mart · Post by **Mart** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 2:39 pm

I just use cable tie's

rufus748 · Post by **rufus748** » Mon Jun 23, 2014 2:56 pm

Thanks Stu, ordered!

Mart, unfortunately cable ties won't take the pressure, it's not just the cable, it's a cable stop. Takes all the pressure of inner pulling on the outer. Tried it and it kept slipping.

Hopefully Stu's find will fix things.

Mart · Post by **Mart** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:19 am

Ah I see, I use an Alfine 8 which must be different to the 11.The 8 speed has an inbuilt cable stop

Cheeky Monkey · Post by **Cheeky Monkey** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 10:35 am

Mart wrote:Ah I see, I use an Alfine 8 which must be different to the 11.The 8 speed has an inbuilt cable stop

Got to admit I'm a bit confused (and curious) too. Fitting kits are broadly similar though not (IIRC) interchangeable between the 8 and 11:

The long "arm" incorporates a stop for the outer so you can run full length from this to the shifter. For me, as Alfine's are quite "fit & forget", I can't see the attraction of a split outer to allow crap into the cable run and need more maintenance and replacement.

Just curious like

rufus748 · Post by **rufus748** » Tue Jun 24, 2014 12:55 pm

Yup, I get the fit and forget. It's just an aesthetic thing. To me it looks pig ugly having a cable running full length on a frame that wasn't designed for it.
I'll try the chainstay cable stop and see how it goes. It may be that I go back to the full length cable if it doesn't work out, I'll just have to squint when I look at the bike

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