looks like a steel frame, welding would be the best option
suckingalemon on
Proper fix: braze.
Quick fix: plastic cable tie around the cable and tube.
Accomplished_Bat6830 on
“Best” repair would probably be a rebraze by someone who actually knows how to braze but then you need to strip and repaint a big section of that tube. You could probably get away for a long time with a quality metal epoxy with proper surface prep.
JollyGreenGigantor on
Solder the guide back on.. Be careful not to burn the paint.
PobBrobert on
Clean up both contact surfaces with some sandpaper and then JB weld it back on.
Nova_Hunter on
Zip tie that bad boy down and put a drop of two part epoxy on the bottom, no prep or sanding needed. It’s not taking any strain or pulling force so that should be sufficient, take off the zip tie after a few days to let it cure. Or keep it on. Either way takes a minute to repair
Wolfy35 on
Brazing would be the best option but if thats not possible considering its only a guide maybe some decent 2 part epoxy might work for you.
Grumpy_Old_Coot on
Steel frame, not much load on the part (assuming that is not a hydraulic brake line). Mask the surrounding area with electrical tape and then use sandpaper and steel wool to create a water break-free surface on both parts. Clean surfaces with denatured alcohol, let dry. Use JBWeld, Henkel aero-poxy, or a similar 2-part epoxy. Hold in place with electrical tape until it cures. Actual welding would be the best option, but you’d end up mucking up the paint job pretty severely.
BidSmall186 on
Yes, the adhesive is bronze or silver…get it brazed back on.
keepmeanonymous4once on
I’d use one of those 2 part resin syringes
Kruk01 on
Drill out the pins, sand the area where you are going to put the housing stop, sand the bottom of the housing stop… new rivets (need a rivet gun and rivets) and a spacer). Clean with alcohol, JB weld and new rivets. Will be good as new.
Oops, welded no pins… drill appropriate sized holes for pins in the cable boss and the frame.
UsernameDemanded on
Treat the area to prevent further rust, then secure the cable either side with a tie wrap or 2 with some electrician’s tape underneath to prevent further paint damage. If you’re creative, you can make a feature out of it 😇
If you’re not in a position to braze the frame and you want a little more than a cable tie, these are pretty cheap.
Horror-Stand-3969 on
If it’s the one closest to the headtube, it will get some stress from the cables moving and adhesive may not hold for very long. If it’s one of the other ones, just glue it.
kidmarginWY on
Use a Dremel tool to clean and Carefully rough up the surface. Then mix some epoxy putty suitable for metal and shape To follow the contours. And then find some matching fingernail polish To make it invisible. Unless you want to repaint the bike. In which case You can re-braze And have the frame repainted at a cost of about $800.
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looks like a steel frame, welding would be the best option
Proper fix: braze.
Quick fix: plastic cable tie around the cable and tube.
“Best” repair would probably be a rebraze by someone who actually knows how to braze but then you need to strip and repaint a big section of that tube. You could probably get away for a long time with a quality metal epoxy with proper surface prep.
Solder the guide back on.. Be careful not to burn the paint.
Clean up both contact surfaces with some sandpaper and then JB weld it back on.
Zip tie that bad boy down and put a drop of two part epoxy on the bottom, no prep or sanding needed. It’s not taking any strain or pulling force so that should be sufficient, take off the zip tie after a few days to let it cure. Or keep it on. Either way takes a minute to repair
Brazing would be the best option but if thats not possible considering its only a guide maybe some decent 2 part epoxy might work for you.
Steel frame, not much load on the part (assuming that is not a hydraulic brake line). Mask the surrounding area with electrical tape and then use sandpaper and steel wool to create a water break-free surface on both parts. Clean surfaces with denatured alcohol, let dry. Use JBWeld, Henkel aero-poxy, or a similar 2-part epoxy. Hold in place with electrical tape until it cures. Actual welding would be the best option, but you’d end up mucking up the paint job pretty severely.
Yes, the adhesive is bronze or silver…get it brazed back on.
I’d use one of those 2 part resin syringes
Drill out the pins, sand the area where you are going to put the housing stop, sand the bottom of the housing stop… new rivets (need a rivet gun and rivets) and a spacer). Clean with alcohol, JB weld and new rivets. Will be good as new.
Oops, welded no pins… drill appropriate sized holes for pins in the cable boss and the frame.
Treat the area to prevent further rust, then secure the cable either side with a tie wrap or 2 with some electrician’s tape underneath to prevent further paint damage. If you’re creative, you can make a feature out of it 😇
https://preview.redd.it/g7qha1aqm56f1.jpeg?width=1006&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=87832c4139126cd25658f16ccd9729fa0a6b5c8e
If you’re not in a position to braze the frame and you want a little more than a cable tie, these are pretty cheap.
If it’s the one closest to the headtube, it will get some stress from the cables moving and adhesive may not hold for very long. If it’s one of the other ones, just glue it.
Use a Dremel tool to clean and Carefully rough up the surface. Then mix some epoxy putty suitable for metal and shape To follow the contours. And then find some matching fingernail polish To make it invisible. Unless you want to repaint the bike. In which case You can re-braze And have the frame repainted at a cost of about $800.
The proper response is ‘buy a new bike’!