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Chinese Carbon MTB => 29er => Topic started by: carbonazza on November 24, 2014, 04:12:55 PM

Title: 1X owners - How did you plug the front derailleur hole on your 256 ?
Post by: carbonazza on November 24, 2014, 04:12:55 PM

I removed the whole plastic guide that was sitting at the bottom of the frame.
The pipe that guides the front derailleur came with it.

Now I have a ~6mm hole, just behind the bottom bracket.
It collects all the water/mud it can.

I use a duct tape for now, but need to change it.
And was wondering if you found a more permanent way to plug it.

Title: Re: 1X owners - How did you plug the front derailleur hole on your 256 ?
Post by: davidriddel on November 24, 2014, 04:53:38 PM

I can't quite picture what the hole looks like -- could you send an image?

With limited knowledge, I would try using a rubber plug whittled down to size with a 'box cutter' razor blade...

Title: Re: 1X owners - How did you plug the front derailleur hole on your 256 ?
Post by: Joelk on November 24, 2014, 04:57:14 PM

I just used a dab of clear silicone caulk.

Title: Re: 1X owners - How did you plug the front derailleur hole on your 256 ?
Post by: davidriddel on November 24, 2014, 05:38:05 PM

Joelk -- yes, silicon sounds a better choice...

Title: Re: 1X owners - How did you plug the front derailleur hole on your 256 ?
Post by: kingchickenstrip on November 26, 2014, 03:13:26 AM

I used black silicon. I also used it to cover the hole on the head tube I am not using.

Title: Re: 1X owners - How did you plug the front derailleur hole on your 256 ?
Post by: carbonazza on November 26, 2014, 05:11:57 AM

ok, I'll get a black silicone tube and plug it.
I was wondering if anyone tried some epoxy or some other resin with carbon patches.