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Title: Top tube cable retaining clips
Post by: SAFRANEV6RXE on January 02, 2016, 09:10 PM: I need a couple of tidy looking clips for my top tube to secure the rear brake cable,i don,t want to use cable ties really,mine is oval tubed,any ideas of links?
Title: Re: Top tube cable retaining clips
Post by: oldschoolace on January 02, 2016, 09:31 PM: If you don't mind repop

http://m.alansbmx.com/4701/products/dia-compe-cable-clamp-silver.aspx

Make sure they fit your tube ;)
Title: Re: Top tube cable retaining clips
Post by: SAFRANEV6RXE on January 03, 2016, 08:50 AM: Thanks helpful link,gives me an idea.
Title: Re: Top tube cable retaining clips
Post by: That Swan Guy on January 03, 2016, 10:04 AM: Oval tubed, they might not work. Velcro :daumenhoch:
Title: Re: Top tube cable retaining clips
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 03, 2016, 10:13 AM: Quote from: That Swan Guy on January 03, 2016, 10:04 AM
Oval tubed, they might not work. Velcro :daumenhoch:
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They came as standard on Aero Pro's, which were ovalish.
Title: Re: Top tube cable retaining clips
Post by: That Swan Guy on January 03, 2016, 10:27 AM: Quote from: Retrodan72 on January 03, 2016, 10:13 AM
Quote from: That Swan Guy on January 03, 2016, 10:04 AM
Oval tubed, they might not work. Velcro :daumenhoch:
t

They came as standard on Aero Pro's, which were evilish.

You can say that again! :shocked:
Title: Re: Top tube cable retaining clips
Post by: Retrodan72 on January 03, 2016, 11:10 AM: Quote from: That Swan Guy on January 03, 2016, 10:27 AM
Quote from: Retrodan72 on January 03, 2016, 10:13 AM
Quote from: That Swan Guy on January 03, 2016, 10:04 AM
Oval tubed, they might not work. Velcro :daumenhoch:
t

They came as standard on Aero Pro's, which were evilish.

You can say that again! :shocked:

:nickswan:

Tange remember, only Raleigh by name.
Title: Re: Top tube cable retaining clips
Post by: deeman on January 03, 2016, 11:47 AM: The clips will mould to the shape of the tube as you tighten them. For the oval tubing you will probably need the larger 31.8mm size :daumenhoch:

or use something like this.....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EZI-10-X-Reusable-Velcro-Strapping-Ties-Straps-Cable-Tidy-Wrap-Hook-Loop-/120917205869?hash=item1c273a236d:g:wa8AAOSwBLlU4qvy