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Wadz
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November 27, 2012, 10:35 PM »
ive got a dtt subrosa and want to fit a giro but it doesnt have the brake cable mounting holes in the head tube , is it possible for me to drill and tap the frame and were to i get the cable monting thingies.
cheers, Graeme.
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Gary72
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November 27, 2012, 11:11 PM »
Just fit a linear cable it's a lot easier to set up and IMO looks slicker, How often are you going to sling the B's
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Wadz
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November 28, 2012, 12:40 AM »
I just don't like flappy cables , also like to do tail whips and decades, can't spin the bars for sh!t.
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ED209
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November 28, 2012, 06:44 AM »
yeah Gary ffs... how will Gra get his FlipWhip on otherwise
southerners... I ask ya
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Dannywhac
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November 28, 2012, 08:48 AM »
Drill and tap threads - dead easy. You can buy the bits you need from most bmx shoppies (just search for Gyro Tabs).
Here's a brief tut on how to:
http://www.bmx-zone.com/en-article-id-666.html
Failing that, some LBS's will do it for you.
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oldtired
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November 28, 2012, 09:13 AM »
drop it round i'll do it in your dinner hour, piece o pish
should get the tabs at t new bike shop
i've just repaired the busted one on mine so had a bit of a practice
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Munnyella
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Easy Gra'
Did the kids up the road Subrosa the other week, took 3 1/2 minutes!!
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