> I have an old Lotus frame from the early 80's with top-tube cable
> routing. The problem is that I can't seem to find brake cables that
> will fit inside the braze-ons - everything is too big. I wish I'd
> checked this before I had an expensive new paint job applied. If anyone
> has any suggestions on small-diameter housing brake cables, please
> contact me off-list. I hope to avoid having to replace the old
> braze-ons and the resultant repainting (hopefully partial).
>
> TIA,
>
> Kurt Bittner
> Boulder, CO
Hi Kurt, I had a similar problem on a Raleigh Team frame that I just aquired. A visit to a LBS that also does some framebuilding produced some ferrules that fit perfectly into the cable stops. The stops are the "diver's helmet" style that's more commonly found on the chain stay. The ferrules did the trick! As always, the key is finding a shop with the right knowledge, and the right box of odds and ends laying around.
good luck,
Steve Kurt
Peoria, IL