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I bought a 2nd hand Frontier frame that I have built up but the cover that goes over the cable exit port at the lower end of the down tube is missing.
I have called Alpkit/Sonder and they do not carry spares so was wondering if someone could take a couple of photos of the cover and post on here so I can get a clear view of it. I will then search the web for something suitable or maybe get a mate to 3D print one for me.
Thanks in advance.
In the process of putting mine together (hopefully finish this weekend). Taken a couple of pics.
Cover is oval and about 34 mm by 16 mm and held on by a tiny screw. It has holes that look like 2 cables go either side with the third kind of between and on top of them.
Pics:
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The ruler perspective is all wrong in the second photo sorry. Holding phone, ruler at same depth as hole and pressing the button is harder than is should be!
Edit:
Although the original cover is slightly domed on top it is flat underneath. I reckon a piece of flat plate cut in an oval shape with 3 holes would be fine. It just sits in the hole with the tiny screw at one end. Looks about M2 but you'd have to try a screw carefully and see.
While your waiting for a permanent solution you can just use some of this in black or a matching colour. I had a bike that had a blanking plate but it left a massive hole, I always filled it with sugru. Amazing stuff.