Parts and Pieces
Okay- so I wanted to put together SOMETHING to help folks out who might be interested in the cable stop.
Again, tapered and non-tapered versions are available here:
Tapered:
Lockout Tapered by Ahead on Shapeways
Standard:
Lockout 1 1/8 by Ahead on Shapeways
These pictures are of the black tapered one, but the parts and instructions are the same for both:
Parts you will need:
1) #6-32 1 1/2" screw and nut (you can get these at Home Depot in packs of 4)
1) #6-32 nut (at HD in packs of 12- annoying, but it's the easiest option for most)
1) Remote lever. I've been using the Rock Shox PushLoc. Can be had with a web search at around $60 and sometimes lower. The PopLoc will also work for a little cheaper at some sites, and other remote levers should work as well.
1) Spring: LJRacer got the 3/16 x 1-3/8 x 0.028 or 4.776 x 34.925 x .711 mm
Utility Compression Spring C-580 from his local hardware store- I know they have them at ACE- maybe at HD. For more, go to CSC
Coil Springs Manufacturer - Stock & Custom - MRO & OEM | Century Spring Corp.
1) Brass Cable Stop*. You can get these at Pep Boys/ Auto Zone/ Checker/ Advanced, or just about any auto parts store. It came in a package of 6, all different sizes- this is the smallest (1/16"). Cost for all 6 was $3.39. I'm sure you can find them individually, but here's a link to the Advanced item:
Buy Dorman - Help Cable Stops - Various Maximum Wire Diameter 03336 at Advance Auto Parts. For mostly aesthetic reasons, I then also picked up a socket head (3/32) set screw to replace the standard screw.
1) In-line housing/ cable adjuster. This is optional, but I find is really nice for dialing in the lockout. You can get these at any bike shop- jagwire makes a ton of them- also a google search will bring them up on Amazon, etc.
* If you have an RL and not an RLC, then I recommend doing the internal spring mod- it's stronger, cleaner, and works phenomenally. For more on this, go to
Als Hub Bicycle Maintenance and Repair and click on the "DIY Remote Lockout" link in the upper right. This needs to be updated with info for the new cable stops, but the internal spring instructions are the same.
What to do:
1. Order from Shapeways. I make no money off of these, fwiw.
2. Get your parts ordered, procured, etc.
3. When you receive the part from Shapeways, cut the little tab/ spreader insert off the mold (I still don't know how to put pics in-line with text on here... sorry about that).
4. Press the #6-32 nut into it's place on the spreader. I recommend a little super glue as this will help push the spreader back for removal.
5. Insert screw and thread in a smidge (that's official terminology for 1/4" or so
).
6. Slip into the bottom of your steerer tube and tighten.
7. Mount remote lever with cable, inline adjuster (if using), housing, etc.
8. Thread cable through stop.
9. Thread through Spring.
10. Drill lockout lever (in my pics, I also tapped a small allen screw from the top to avoid using the brass cable stop).
11. Slide cable through lever and stop.
12. Tighten and adjust as necessary. I found it best to put the lever and remote in locked position, then pull tension through the cable and tighten.
13. Test. Adjust. Ride.