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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: Nightowl on April 27, 2006, 12:25:59 pm

Title: ferrules
Post by: Nightowl on April 27, 2006, 12:25:59 pm

are the oversized ferrules used on the world cup frames readily available???

Title: Re: ferrules
Post by: kiwi on April 28, 2006, 12:57:15 pm

how many you need,and where are you.If i can find them you can have the two i removed from my swingarm many moons ago

Title: Re: ferrules
Post by: Nightowl on April 28, 2006, 03:18:24 pm

I need enough for a complete frame, i just purchased a frame off of ebay and it came completley bare.  do i need to use the large gold ones or will any ferrules work?  i just want to try and keep it as stock as possible.   by the way this site is great [smiley=nod.gif]

Title: Re: ferrules
Post by: kiwi on April 28, 2006, 03:45:14 pm

you must use the large gold ones ;),but dont use them on the swingarm(thats why i have two spares) run the housing all the way through from the last frame stop through to the rear mech,if you use low friction housing you will get better shifting and better cable life.The stops will accept the cable wihout any ferule at all.I think the gold ones are a cosmetic detail with maybe a small sheilding role

Title: Re: ferrules
Post by: Nightowl on April 28, 2006, 04:01:12 pm

im in the US, Maine to be exact, if you could find any i would certaily compensate you for your troubles, how many would i need for a complete build minus the two on the swingarm?  Many thanks

Title: Re: ferrules
Post by: kiwi on April 28, 2006, 10:16:43 pm

ummm two I think.Its been  years so i may not be able to find em...I dont think the postage of a couple of small peices of aluminium will be much!