[Closed] SRAM Matchmaker repair- useful bodge info

I had a fairly big crash in Les Arcs and managed to snap the pivot pin on the right matchmaker clamp. I presume it’s a sacrificial bit to protect the brake lever and shifter from damage.

£35 for a matchmaker clamp from the bike shop in Bourg!

I figured I’d repair the old one to have as a spare, and it turns out the pin measures just under 2mm dia (x 18mm), or the same as a spoke. I cut a spare double butted (ie 2mm,1.8mm,2mm) spoke in the middle so I could tap in the 1.8mm end first, trimmed to length and job done.

Thought I’d share in case someone else has the same issue.