Fitting a front mech to a frame with no cable guides

tom_howard
tom_howard Posts: 789
edited December 2011 in MTB workshop & tech
So, my knackered legs have decided that they can no longer cope with the 1x9 setup (combined with it's tiny size) on my orange, so while I save for a better fitting frame I want to go back to 3x9. Thing is there are no cable stops for a front mech (it's a DJ bike at heart) I could use a full length gear cable and zip tie it to the frame, but I'm stuck once I reach the mech. Has anyone any tips on how bodge a stop? Anyone else tried this? Or am I just going to have to man up till a new frame lands at my feet?
Santa Cruz 5010C
Deviate Guide
Specialized Sequoia Elite
Pivot Mach 429SL
Trek Madone 5.2 Di2
Salsa Mukluk Carbon
Specialized Turbo Levo Expert 29er

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    You can buy clamp on cable stops. Problem solvers make one.

    The only issue you may have is a non standard seat tube diameter.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • tom_howard
    tom_howard Posts: 789
    Ace, problem solved! Cheers nicklouse!
    Santa Cruz 5010C
    Deviate Guide
    Specialized Sequoia Elite
    Pivot Mach 429SL
    Trek Madone 5.2 Di2
    Salsa Mukluk Carbon
    Specialized Turbo Levo Expert 29er

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