Protect downtube changer braze-ons

Posted on Wed 25th, March 2009

• #1

Cope

Just picked up a frame which I've had sprayed. A very good job. However, somewhere in the communication process I didn't mention that I wanted the braze-ons (I think that's the term) where downtube levers would go to be sprayed too. This frame won't need or use them.

Obviously in their present state they are vulnerable to the elements. Can I get caps or something to go over them, or should I ask the sprayers to spray them for me?
• #2

fruitbat

There are screw on caps that will fit on to the bosses. Originally designed for the shift (pun) from downtube to bar levers, but they should serve a purpose for you.
Try SJS.
• #3

Cope

There are screw on caps that will fit on to the bosses. Originally designed for the shift (pun) from downtube to bar levers, but they should serve a purpose for you.
Try SJS.

Thanks - have emailed SJS. Could kick myself. To be fair, Armourtex didn't ask me what I wanted doing, but I also didn't mention it. Ho hum.
• #4

Cope

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/cid/AWQGRRTYQWP07BSNJJB9TY1RWNQ4AZ8M/product-Shimano-Shimano-Dura-Ace-High-Quality-Down-Tube-Cable-Stops-with-Barrel-Adjusters-416.htm

I'm wondering if these will provide adequate protection?
• #5

Manc_Ronnie

Yup, got 'em on my conversion - no problems.
• #6

Cope

Yup, got 'em on my conversion - no problems.

Great! so a bit of grease, and those, and I should be ok? No need to lug the frame back to Homerton?

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