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Technical & Reference Section => Tech and Restoration => Topic started by: Wadz on November 27, 2012, 10:35 PM

Title: giro parts for new skool
Post by: Wadz on November 27, 2012, 10:35 PM

ive got a dtt subrosa and want to fit a giro but it doesnt have the brake cable mounting holes in the head tube , is it possible for me to drill and tap the frame and were to i get the cable monting thingies. :-\
cheers, Graeme.

Title: Re: giro parts for new skool
Post by: Gary72 on November 27, 2012, 11:11 PM

Just fit a linear cable it's a lot easier to set up and IMO looks slicker, How often are you going to sling the B's :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: giro parts for new skool
Post by: Wadz on November 28, 2012, 12:40 AM

I just don't like flappy cables , also like to do tail whips and decades, can't spin the bars for sh!t.

Title: Re: giro parts for new skool
Post by: ED209 on November 28, 2012, 06:44 AM

yeah Gary ffs... how will Gra get his FlipWhip on otherwise  ::)

southerners... I ask ya  :buck2:

Title: Re: giro parts for new skool
Post by: Dannywhac on November 28, 2012, 08:48 AM

Drill and tap threads - dead easy. You can buy the bits you need from most bmx shoppies (just search for Gyro Tabs).

Here's a brief tut on how to:

http://www.bmx-zone.com/en-article-id-666.html

Failing that, some LBS's will do it for you.

Title: Re: giro parts for new skool
Post by: oldtired on November 28, 2012, 09:13 AM

drop it round i'll do it in your dinner hour,     piece o pish  :daumenhoch:  should get the tabs at  t new bike shop  :daumenhoch:   i've just repaired the busted one on mine so had a bit of a practice  :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: giro parts for new skool
Post by: Munnyella on November 28, 2012, 08:48 PM

Easy Gra'

Did the kids up the road Subrosa the other week, took 3 1/2 minutes!!

MM