seatstay bridge cable hanger?

Kyle.B.H. said:

Does such a thing exist? This would be an ideal solution for a rear
canti brake, akin to the fork-mounted cable hanger now found on some
cross bikes (which would almost work, but the curvature of the
attachment would be in the wrong orientation).

Thanks,

Kyle

You mean like these?

http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi?c=Cable/Casing&sc=Hangers,%20Rear&id=1109822419

I recently built up a frame that needed one and used the rear hanger
off of an old 10-speed that had center-pull brakes.

Almost any bike shop should have what you need.

Dan Daniel said:

Kyle.B.H. said:

Does such a thing exist? This would be an ideal solution for a rear
canti brake, akin to the fork-mounted cable hanger now found on some
cross bikes (which would almost work, but the curvature of the
attachment would be in the wrong orientation).

Thanks,

Kyle

You mean like these?

http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi?c=Cable/Casing&sc=Hangers,%20Rear&id=1109822419

I recently built up a frame that needed one and used the rear hanger
off of an old 10-speed that had center-pull brakes.

Almost any bike shop should have what you need.

I may have to resort to that, but I was thinking something like shown in
this picture (third one down), but attaches to seatstay bridge...

http://www.yellowjersey.org/soma.html

I could probably make that one work...

Kyle

Kyle.B.H. said:

I may have to resort to that, but I was thinking something like shown

in

Quoted message said:

this picture (third one down), but attaches to seatstay bridge...

http://www.yellowjersey.org/soma.html

I could probably make that one work...

The problem with that particular one is that it could rotate to the
side, releasing the tension on the brake cable and causing brake
failure. This isn't possible with a binder-bolt mounted stop.

Take a look at any bike from the '70's or '80's with centerpull brakes.
You'll find that binder bolt mounted stops are very common.

Jeff

Kyle.B.H. said:

Does such a thing exist? This would be an ideal solution for a rear
canti brake, akin to the fork-mounted cable hanger now found on some
cross bikes (which would almost work, but the curvature of the
attachment would be in the wrong orientation).

You could use a Cross front model. Radius the inside edge
in the other plane for the bridge's smaller diameter. Use a
graded or allen bolt.

And then give the lever a good hard pull a couple of times
with all your might before you ride. Some seamed shoddy
seatstay bridges would likely commit suicide with that much
force and leverage.

What bike? I'm thinking of Motobecane Nomade/Super
Mirage/GrandTour bridges in particular and their ilk in
general. I've repaired a lot of those. Any bike with a
Pletscher plate, no problem.

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

Quoted message said:

Kyle.B.H. said:

Does such a thing exist? This would be an ideal solution for a rear
canti brake, akin to the fork-mounted cable hanger now found on some
cross bikes (which would almost work, but the curvature of the
attachment would be in the wrong orientation).

Dan Daniel said:

You mean like these?
http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi?c=Cable/Casing&sc=Hangers,%20Rear&id=1109822419
I recently built up a frame that needed one and used the rear hanger
off of an old 10-speed that had center-pull brakes.
Almost any bike shop should have what you need.

You make a good point. Yes, the OP may indeed just
aesthetically prefer a seatstay bridge mounted hanger, but
some new bikes can't readily accept the seatbolt mounted
hangers.

--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

A Muzi said:

Kyle.B.H. said:

Does such a thing exist? This would be an ideal solution for a rear
canti brake, akin to the fork-mounted cable hanger now found on some
cross bikes (which would almost work, but the curvature of the
attachment would be in the wrong orientation).

You could use a Cross front model. Radius the inside edge in the other
plane for the bridge's smaller diameter. Use a graded or allen bolt.

And then give the lever a good hard pull a couple of times with all your
might before you ride. Some seamed shoddy seatstay bridges would likely
commit suicide with that much force and leverage.

What bike? I'm thinking of Motobecane Nomade/Super Mirage/GrandTour
bridges in particular and their ilk in general. I've repaired a lot of
those. Any bike with a Pletscher plate, no problem.

Its a Raleigh R300 touring frame - beefy aluminum bridge with a threaded
boss. So you're condident that there's enough metal on that
cross-front hanger to radius it with a rat-tail file or a dremel?

I actually tried a binder bolt mounted hanger but the one I have is too
thick to fit within the binder. I have a mini-V on there now, but the
pad travel is too small, and the noodle gets in the way of the rack strut.

Thanks,

Kyle

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Quoted message said:

Kyle.B.H. said:

Does such a thing exist? This would be an ideal solution for a rear
canti brake, akin to the fork-mounted cable hanger now found on some
cross bikes (which would almost work, but the curvature of the
attachment would be in the wrong orientation).

Quoted message said:

A Muzi said:

You could use a Cross front model. Radius the inside edge in the
other plane for the bridge's smaller diameter. Use a graded or allen
bolt.
And then give the lever a good hard pull a couple of times with all
your might before you ride. Some seamed shoddy seatstay bridges would
likely commit suicide with that much force and leverage.
What bike? I'm thinking of Motobecane Nomade/Super Mirage/GrandTour
bridges in particular and their ilk in general. I've repaired a lot of
those. Any bike with a Pletscher plate, no problem.

Kyle.B.H. said:

Its a Raleigh R300 touring frame - beefy aluminum bridge with a threaded
boss. So you're condident that there's enough metal on that
cross-front hanger to radius it with a rat-tail file or a dremel?
I actually tried a binder bolt mounted hanger but the one I have is too
thick to fit within the binder. I have a mini-V on there now, but the
pad travel is too small, and the noodle gets in the way of the rack strut.

A common complaint of Mini-V brakes. Try them with mudguards
for a frustrating experience!

http://www.yellowjersey.org/miniv.jpg

I know that frame and yes I would mount a front hanger
radiused to the shape of the bridge. Use a hardened bolt all
the way through the bridge with a seating pad on the back
side and a nylock nut.
--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971