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Damo
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I'm looking to upgrade my bike to STI, and went and took it to my lbs to see what they had to
say. Apparently, due to the old frame, I don't have cable bosses near the top of the downtube, or
any lugs to attach to. He was pretty much saying that I needed a new bike (isn't that what they
all say
Currently I've got Suntour front and back deuraillers, RX100 double crank and shimano 6speed
cassette (haven't had a close look to see what series). I put velocity wheels, new handle bar/stem,
seat + post a while ago so am reluctant to get a brand new bike. The frame (soverign star) is a
little scratched, but is amazingly light and would look fine after a coat of paint. It's just a
little-run around, just to get me to uni and back each day, and the occasional long ride on the
weekends when I get time.
I was looking at getting a SORA groupset. I've heard rumours of a gear cable boss clamp thingy that
I could put on my downpipe but can't seem to find info on it. I guess all I need is a way of fixing
the gear cable housing to the frame near the top of the downpipe.
any info / websites / advice would be greatly appreciated.
damo
say. Apparently, due to the old frame, I don't have cable bosses near the top of the downtube, or
any lugs to attach to. He was pretty much saying that I needed a new bike (isn't that what they
all say
Currently I've got Suntour front and back deuraillers, RX100 double crank and shimano 6speed
cassette (haven't had a close look to see what series). I put velocity wheels, new handle bar/stem,
seat + post a while ago so am reluctant to get a brand new bike. The frame (soverign star) is a
little scratched, but is amazingly light and would look fine after a coat of paint. It's just a
little-run around, just to get me to uni and back each day, and the occasional long ride on the
weekends when I get time.
I was looking at getting a SORA groupset. I've heard rumours of a gear cable boss clamp thingy that
I could put on my downpipe but can't seem to find info on it. I guess all I need is a way of fixing
the gear cable housing to the frame near the top of the downpipe.
any info / websites / advice would be greatly appreciated.
damo