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Technical => General Technical => Topic started by: AdrianStone on November 30, 2025, 05:23:19 PM

Title: removing downtube shifter cable stop
Post by: AdrianStone on November 30, 2025, 05:23:19 PM

Hi - I have a 1995 Club Tour on which the frame needs stripping and re-coated.  I've not done anything like this before, but want to have a go at removing as much stuff as I can before asking the LBS.

I've come to a bit of a stop with the downtube shifter cable stops, my understanding is that they should just pull off. Is it just a case of easing off with a suitable screwdriver? The frame will be having a new powder coat, so not too worried about chipping the coating, but I'd like to be as gentle as possible!

Hopefully a photo attached as I cannot work out how to insert an image!

Thanks

Title: Re: removing downtube shifter cable stop
Post by: B cereus on November 30, 2025, 06:14:01 PM

They locate on the square shoulders of the braze-on bosses and can be difficult to remove because of the thickness of the factory paint finish. Once you have removed the two M5 dome head hex bolts try gently tapping from behind, tap alternately from opposite sides.

Title: Re: removing downtube shifter cable stop
Post by: JohnR on November 30, 2025, 06:19:44 PM

Remove the bolts using an allen key in the hole marked by the red arrow I've marked on the photo (one each side).

Title: Re: removing downtube shifter cable stop
Post by: AdrianStone on November 30, 2025, 08:47:13 PM

Thank you both, I'll try the gentle tap with a long screwdriver and a rubber mallet from behind and see how I get on.