Hints for getting grommit back into hole?

larkim
larkim Posts: 2,485
edited November 2015 in MTB workshop & tech
To fit the stealth dropper on son's Canyon Nerve a few days ago, I prised out the grommit which keeps the hole into the frame under the seat post neat and tidy - it meant I was not having to force the connectamajig through the hole as I feared being too ham fisted in my first experience of fitting one of these.

Of course, now that the grommit has a nice firm hydraulic cable running through the middle of it I am struggling to get said grommit back into the frame hole.

Any tips / technique suggestions. So far brute force hasn't worked!
2015 Canyon Nerve AL 6.0 (son #1's)
2011 Specialized Hardrock Sport Disc (son #4s)
2013 Decathlon Triban 3 (red) (mine)
2019 Hoy Bonaly 26" Disc (son #2s)
2018 Voodoo Bizango (mine)
2018 Voodoo Maji (wife's)

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  • me-109
    me-109 Posts: 1,915
    A bit of silicone grease or silicon spray will help the rubber bits slide.

    NB: Don't use silicon sealant for this!
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Warm it up to make it more flexible, hairdryer.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • brianbee
    brianbee Posts: 330
    Stick in a cup of (near) boiling water with a good splash of washing up liquid

    Nb don't fish it out with you fingers

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