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Finally getting around to fitting some RC31 forks to my single speed. As there is no guide on the fork, I'd assumed the best method of securing the brake hose would be a cable tie around the top of the stanchion. Is this the neatest option or does anyone have any better suggeastions?
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I got a bolt on/stick on cable guide set from CRC, the stick on things do a great job and they ain't fell off yet.
I have a stick on guide on my RC31's and it has been fine.
You don't need a guide with a rigid fork; just cut the hose to the correct length and it won't touch anything.
Thanks for all the responses chaps. I think I'll give the self-adhesive guides a go. I was always a bit concerned about how well they'd stick, but reassuringto know they do the job.
I'm with smiffy, as long as the hose isn't too long you don't really need one, well I never have.
I guess I may be OK without a guide, but as I wan't to be able to stick suspension forks back on with minimal fuss, I'll be keeping the hose the length it is at the moment. I guess it might be a little long with the RC31s.
You don't need a guide with a rigid fork; just cut the hose to the correct length and it won't touch anything.
I think a guide is still a good idea... I've cut my hoses to the correct length and the front one still rubs occaisionally against the fork leg, add in a little mud and I alrady have some annoyingly obvious cable rub after just 2-3 rides! (it's an on-one carbon fork). I've ordered an m-parts guide to sort this out 🙂
Whats wrong with a 1p zip-tie?
There is no way I would ride without something stopping the hose from grabbing between the tyre and fork. You'd only need one bump for the hose to be ripped out and your left with no brake.
I'm fortunate though in that the rigid fork I use has a hose guide up the leg about level with the tyre.
You can put a wrap of insulating tape round the leg, then make a guide from a zip tie and a washer.
Old domed v brake brake washers are best, put flat end of zip tie through washer, round hose and back through washer and secure the zip tie round the bit of the fork leg with insulating tape on it.
Weighs about 3 grams, can probably be made with stuff you have around the house already, looks neat, costs virtually nothing, hose doesn't rub against fork leg as it's held away from it and zip tie doesn't move about as the hose can slide up and down a fraction if necessary.
Job Done.