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[Closed] Road bike gear cable guides

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I've gone to replace my gear cables on my road bike, which has guides as per the attached through the head tube. Unfortunately they are pretty mashed & the cable outer won't seat inside them.
Any idea where I might find replacements?
It's a old Principia Ellipse frame, & my googling skills are lacking today.

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Posted : 03/10/2018 1:13 pm
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Ebay is usually good for that sort of thing..e.g.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-Gear-Cable-Barrel-Adjuster-M5-Threaded-Downtube-Derailleur-Lever-Bike/291260239536?hash=item43d0768eb0:g:a54AAOSwomVbK424

or try SJS Cycles or Spa


 
Posted : 03/10/2018 1:52 pm
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Awesome thanks!


 
Posted : 03/10/2018 3:05 pm
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clean out the 'mashed' bit with a 6mm drill bit?


 
Posted : 03/10/2018 3:09 pm
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@Reggiegasket - unfortunately the aluminium has completely corroded around the edge & it's not nice & smooth like the one in the picture.


 
Posted : 03/10/2018 4:49 pm