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Offline 87master

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fork cable cut out
« on: September 27, 2009, 12:27:38 AM »
Ive got a pair of the older odyssey pro flatland forks. They dont have the cable cut out.

Can i just cut a piece out, or are forks with cut outs made stronger in this area to compensate?

I can just about run my cable without it catching the wheel if i tape it to the forks, but its a bit close for comfort.
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Re: fork cable cut out
« Reply #1 on: September 27, 2009, 01:08:30 AM »
Quote from: 87master on September 27, 2009, 12:27:38 AM
Ive got a pair of the older odyssey pro flatland forks. They dont have the cable cut out.

Can i just cut a piece out, or are forks with cut outs made stronger in this area to compensate?

Don't do it. It will void the lifetime warranty!
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Offline 87master

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Re: fork cable cut out
« Reply #2 on: September 27, 2009, 01:14:41 AM »
I really aint that bothered about the lifetime warranty, dont want to seriously weaken the forks though.
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Re: fork cable cut out
« Reply #3 on: September 27, 2009, 01:27:42 AM »
I wouldn't cut anything.  Just use a zip tie and you'll be good.
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Re: fork cable cut out
« Reply #4 on: September 27, 2009, 01:34:45 AM »
Instead of a cutout I always drill a hole for the cable. It's a little harder to fish your brake cable threw the hole but you never have to worry about it moving around or rubbing on the tire.
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Re: fork cable cut out
« Reply #5 on: September 27, 2009, 03:39:57 AM »
Quote from: pawnshopmike on September 27, 2009, 01:34:45 AM
Instead of a cutout I always drill a hole for the cable. It's a little harder to fish your brake cable threw the hole but you never have to worry about it moving around or rubbing on the tire.


Thats a really good idea. You could open it up to 5mm or so, and have the clearance needed without cutting a massive section out.  :beer:
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Offline 87master

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Re: fork cable cut out
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2009, 11:56:34 AM »
yep, thats a good idea.
Ill do that :)

Thanks.
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