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How can I improve my cable routing

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Asked by: Jackquell Krsmanovic

How can we stop internally routed cable rattling?


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Is internal cable routing better?

A fully internally routed cable without housing is the better way to go when it comes to aesthetics. Nevertheless, there is no evidence that internal cable routing demonstrably improves shifting or braking performance compared to externally routed cables.

How do you route a cable through a frame?

Quote from video: You'll need to use a strong yet small not a clove hitch or if you're more advanced than as a rolling hitch is ideal. Now simply pull the thread through the frame with the cable attached.

How do you do internal cable routing?

Quote from video: The simplest technique is to use a magnet the kind that you might find on an old school bike computer sensor.

How do you manage bike cables?

Quote from video: So that shifter is nice and tight and go straight into that frame front brake always sticks out the furthest the front the bike. And also make sure you wrap it around the inside of the fork leg.

What is tube in tube cable routing?

Frames with internal routing may have what’s called tube-to-tube, or tube-in-tube routing, which means that the cables and hose pass through channels in the frame and reappear like gofer snakes out the other side.

Can I use brake housing for shifter cables?

It’s really not recommended. Brake cable housings have a coiled metal spiral embedded in them, while compressionless shift cables have a series of tiny round wires running parallel along the length of housing. If you were to use brake cable housings on shift cables the result can be very poor shifting.

Can I drill holes in my bike frame?

Although it is possible to drill holes in a bike frame, it’s important to note that it can–and likely will–lead to a weakened structure. The holes may be small, but any tension put on the frame can cause them to crack.

Why are bike cables exposed?

Very compressible, high friction. Housing stops and exposed cable made the shifting (and braking) more solid and reduced friction.

How do you internally route a mountain bike cable?

Hold both cables steady and turn the barb; the opposing ends will thread their way in and link the cables together. Once you’re sure the barb is securely joined at both ends, slowly and steadily pull the old cable through whilst simultaneously pushing on the new cable.

How do you route a internal brake hose?

Quote from video: Pull out your little plastic tubing. And then you can pull on the end here it's going to slide into the frame. And then we keep pulling. And you'll see it just slides right out all on its own.

How do you thread a brake cable?

Quote from video: Take the outer cable back into place on the bars using some insulation tape thread the inner cable through the last piece of outer cable. Then the barrel adjuster of the caliper.

How often should you change bike cables?

Replacing cables once a year is good preventative maintenance. I recommend to always use Shimano SP41 shift housing and preferably Shimano cables. This is one area in which a more expensive product is not better, so don’t be fooled by all the fancy cable kits out there.

How do I set up my bike cables?

Quote from video: Cables. Take your new inner cable and thread it through the shifter. Putting it snugly into place thread. The first longer piece of outer cable on and lodge it into the correct place at the shifter.

How long should bike cables be?

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