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Offline Wadz

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giro parts for new skool
« on: 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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Re: giro parts for new skool
« Reply #1 on: 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 :LolLolLolLol:

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Re: giro parts for new skool
« Reply #2 on: 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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Re: giro parts for new skool
« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2012, 06:44 AM »
yeah Gary ffs... how will Gra get his FlipWhip on otherwise  ::)

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Re: giro parts for new skool
« Reply #4 on: 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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Re: giro parts for new skool
« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2012, 09:13 AM »
drop it round i'll do it in your dinner hour,     piece o pish  :daumenhoch:  should get the tabs at  t new bike shop  :daumenhoch:   i've just repaired the busted one on mine so had a bit of a practice  :LolLolLolLol:
« Last Edit: November 28, 2012, 09:17 AM by oldtired »

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Re: giro parts for new skool
« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2012, 08:48 PM »
Easy Gra'

Did the kids up the road Subrosa the other week, took 3 1/2 minutes!!

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