bmx brake cable splitter
mcstumpy
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Having converted my previously converted-for-one-handed-operation flat bar to do drop bar, I'm left with what I believe is a bmx cable splitter that my lbs had used to connect both brakes to one lever.
I have an older mtb style hybrid that Edinburgh bike Co op set up 12 years ago with a heath Robinson contraption to split the brake cables. I'm giving the bike a service and am going to replace brake cables, the bmx splitter is a more elegant solution and I'd like to use that. But..... how do I open up the cylinder to insert new cables? There is a seam on the cylinder that suggests it could be a screw operation but my initial efforts have not yielded success. I don't want to bust it. So before I stick it in a vice and get the tools out, does anyone have any experience of inserting new cables into such a splitter?
Thanks
I have an older mtb style hybrid that Edinburgh bike Co op set up 12 years ago with a heath Robinson contraption to split the brake cables. I'm giving the bike a service and am going to replace brake cables, the bmx splitter is a more elegant solution and I'd like to use that. But..... how do I open up the cylinder to insert new cables? There is a seam on the cylinder that suggests it could be a screw operation but my initial efforts have not yielded success. I don't want to bust it. So before I stick it in a vice and get the tools out, does anyone have any experience of inserting new cables into such a splitter?
Thanks
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Does it not unscrew or pull apart?0
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Pulls apart, check this thread
http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/index.php? ... 780/page-2
Although it looks like what you have is the top cable for a Haro/Odysey Gyro in which case it isn't designed to be split and comes as a set length specifically for use with the Gyro - but I reckon it will come apart with a bit of welly0 -
Thanks. My lbs must have opened it up to install mtb cables when fitting on my bike. So must be doable0
