Is internal cable routing worth it?

Is internal cable routing worth it?

To summarize: cable routing makes no difference for riding, internal routing is slightly better when cleaning the bike, external is way easier to maintain.

How do you route cables on a mountain bike?

Ideal cable routing breakdown Mount the rear brake and shifter cables together, below the crossing dropper cable. Run the rear brake and dropper cables together if possible, below the crossing shift cable. For a fork lockout (LH), route the cable outside of everything, often furthest forward.

Why are bike cables exposed?

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

Is it OK to drill holes in 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.

Can you drill a hole in a carbon bike frame?

There is no circumstance where a hole can/should be drilled in a carbon frame by anyone other than the manufacturer. The reason we can drill holes in frames is that we specifically design areas with reinforcement for post-molding machining processes.

Is internal cable routing bad?

As with any internal cable routing, especially with mechanical gear and brake cables, the cable bends are tighter and there’s less tolerance for poor setup (in terms of cable length and routing). In turn, this means a higher likelihood of headaches, such as spongy shifting and braking.

Is internal cabling for bike good?

Besides the clean look, a cable running inside the frame is protected by the frame. Outside it can be more likely to rust, fray and fail. But, internal cables have to be done right. If not, the outer cable routing will still be superior and easier to maintain, too.

How does a bike cable work?

They consist of two parts: an inner cable of braided stainless steel wire and an outer cable housing, and work by transmitting force using a combination of tension on the inner cable and compression to the housing. Over time and use cables may become stretched, frayed or otherwise damaged requiring their replacement.

Can you hide your bike cables?

Re: Hide and tidy cables Step one is often to take black electric tape and bundle up the wiring into a harness that fits the bike. Any excess lengths of wire are concealed in the bundle. Then wires are routed as much as possible along brake or shift cables. By following the cables, the wires just blend.

Can you drill through carbon fiber?

The best bits for drilling carbon fiber are solid carbide or diamond. These bits are very brittle though and should only be used in a rigid setup like a drill press or mill. If you try to use these with a hand drill, even if you use drill bushings, they can easily shatter.