Hi! I broke this part of my bike and I’m really sad. I decided to change the handlebar myself and this happened. Is it possible to fix? Thanks!
by jusimo
Hi! I broke this part of my bike and I’m really sad. I decided to change the handlebar myself and this happened. Is it possible to fix? Thanks!
by jusimo
14 Comments
Time to get out the superglue
Sand off the paint and use JB weld. Or find a local bike builder to have them braze on a replacement part.
A local welder should also be able to weld it on. Since the frame is steel it makes it much more possible of fixing compared to aluminum.
zip tie
https://preview.redd.it/99atxf2m1gah1.jpeg?width=1439&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=458ceff7d597c15091acdb4fc92a7a0aa2fc64a8
maybe this could help?
Run a new brake housing all the way to the rear brake and zip tie it to the top tube
Thanks so much! I was thinking this was the end of my bike lmao
You can find clamp-on cable stops, among the other ideas.
**Don’t glue the cable stop. If you don’t want to weld it on, just run a full-length housing from the lever to the brake.**
What kind of bike is that?
A frame builder can help but it won’t be cheap. Running full length housing is arguably better but less pleasant to look at. And it will be cheaper.
Looks like new bike day!
This is a dangerous failure — eliminates your brake. Near term: Rather than hack a solution you are going to run full length housing from the brake lever to the rear brake. Then you put a small zip tie around the housing next to the front and rear cable stops.
Welding is possible, but you are stripping the bike, welding, painting again. It’s a lot of work. Full length housing is safe and easy option.
Super glue and baking soda.
You should put new housing and cable on that brake. And clean and lube that brake. There will be less stress on whatever repair you choose. I vote for JB Weld, but that’s just me.