Brake cable things top tube removing

Posted on Sat 16th, May 2009

• #1

Djee-Djee

I don't know what the name is for those things but you know what I mean..

Is it possible to remove (nicely) these things without machines?

Someone has experience with removing them without machines?

Please let me know.
• #2

hippy

Metal file. Takes a few minutes for each one.
• #3

Steff

Junior hacksaw (very carefully) to get the bulk of it off, then a fairly fine file to get it smoothed out nicely. Can't really see the point though - might as well leave them on and retain the option of gears.
• #4

luckyskull

keep them on..........you just never know. fixed is great, but keep your options open........
• #5

el_squire

+ = Job done.

or if you're trying to remove the gear shifter braze-ons...

let it rip and watch the sparks fly!

Fun times.
• #6

Brucy

I use my teeth. Htfu pussy!
• #7

markrjohnson

Snap them off with your fingers, then grind down whats left with your stubble.

Grrr.

T....e ..p
• #8

welpeur

contact superted .. his removed braze-ons twice for me and done a phenomenal job
• #9

RckStdy

how much did removing them cost you?

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