Commencal Super 4 gear cable routing, any reason ?

weeksy59

So i have my gear cable routed under the downtube. This is a problem as it means my bike race rubs on the gear cable which has taken a huge chunk out of my paint. (oops).

I've covered that with tape so i'm not too worried. But would like to route the cable up on to the top of the tube, or onto the top-tube itself.

Before i get it booked into to do this, is there any reason it would route below ? e.g does it have to pull from below etc ?

If so, is there any alternative ?

thanks lads.

nicklouse

this is the front mech cable?

This is a problem as it means my bike race rubs on the gear cable

what has been rubbing?

and if it is the front mech you are going to have problems getting it to work unless you find a clamp one cable stop that fits and also if your mech is dual pull.

pictures of the actual problem are always better that generic stock photos.-

weeksy59

The actual cable rubs on the underside of the frame. The bike rack is one that angles up from the base to the diagonal downtube. It's not a wonderful design so the cable rubs against the frame where it holds in place.

No pics as bike at home sorry, think about 6-7" up the diagonal tube on the underside up from the BB.

weeksy59

Little circle now shows where the cable is rubbing the frame from the rack

weeksy59

Giving serious thought to removing the inner and outer chainrings along with the front mech, running a single ring and chain tensioner etc.

Could do with some advice on what to buy on this if you have the time lads please.


Links to CRC part would make my life exceptionally easy LOL

weeksy59

Had a chat with Commencal shop and just ordered up one of these.

http://www.mountain-bike.org.uk/product ... 3236t.html

jmj

Your frame won't have ISCG tabs around the BB so I'm not sure how you're going to mount that device unless I'm missing something.

Easiest way to cure your cable rub (if you keep your front chainrings) is to tape your frame and use sealed cables like Mudlovers. More reliable and no bare cable rubbing against your paint.

J

weeksy59

The rub is caused by the car bike rack/frame, not by the cable on day to day use.

sorry mine may be this version which seems to come with a BB/ISCG plate to mount to none ISCG frames.

http://www.airbomb.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=3493&eq=&Tp=&Av=

i think :oops:

Single ring chainguides use Supercharger bashguards for security and impact strength . Long wearing composite sliders shed mud and debris . Lower idler pulleys use custom Enduro ABEC bearings for low drag and noise. STP: 32t chainring specific compact chainguide. STS: compatible with 32t-36t chainrings . SRS: compatible with 36t-40t chainrings . SRSW: uses wide angle backplate recommended for 8+" travel frames . SRSXW: Single-Ring-Security Extra Wide for frame mounted pulley (BB7, Trek Session 10, PDC, Canfield, etc.). 4Bx104mm only. All STP, STS and SRS chainguides include ISCG or ISCG-05 to bottom bracket adapter.


Features:

- ISCG'05 compatible; guide includes adapter plate for frames without ISCG'05 mount tabs

Compatible with standard and elevated chainstay configurations
All single ring guides come pre-assembled
36t maximum capacity
includes clear Makrolon bashguard
4-bolt, 104bcd

Chunkers1980

weeksy59 wrote:

The rub is caused by the car bike rack/frame, not by the cable on day to day use.

You what? Cheers for wasting everyone's time. Get some foam.

nicklouse

i bet the rack will get in the way of the ISCG adapter.

i would get a new rack or use some packing. between the frame and the cable when transporting it.

weeksy59

nicklouse wrote:

i would get a new rack or use some packing. between the frame and the cable when transporting it.

That goes without saying mate. It will DEFFO be getting a bit more care and thought when transporting.

Looking back through my posts on here, it's a process i've considered on previous bikes too as i never use the inner/outer ring so it's just something less to go wrong on the bike.

I also fancy the bashguard instead of the outer ring, so in theory it fulfills all criteria.

gsxrian

weeksy59 wrote:

nicklouse wrote:

i would get a new rack or use some packing. between the frame and the cable when transporting it.

That goes without saying mate. It will DEFFO be getting a bit more care and thought when transporting.

Looking back through my posts on here, it's a process i've considered on previous bikes too as i never use the inner/outer ring so it's just something less to go wrong on the bike.

I also fancy the bashguard instead of the outer ring, so in theory it fulfills all criteria.

some people do rush when they put there bike on there rack..and that is how they get marked..

where some people take a little bit longer just to make sure they look after there bike.. 8)

weeksy59

Got it all fitted this morning Looks and seems to be a nice part actually, i like it.

looking forward to getting it tried out on the weekend.