Run out the cables early out from the bar tape soon after the curve rather than at the beginning of the clamp bulge. You guys probably already knew this (or wouldn't ever have to deal with a small bike) but I figured I'd share.
Run out the cables early out from the bar tape soon after the curve rather than at the beginning of the clamp bulge. You guys probably already knew this (or wouldn't ever have to deal with a small bike) but I figured I'd share.
-- Phil
Nope, I would just route the der housing in front of the bar, in front of the brake housing and then loop them into the headtube stops. Those are so short, I wonder if it affects the front end, like a sticky headset.
Run out the cables early out from the bar tape soon after the curve rather than at the beginning of the clamp bulge. You guys probably already knew this (or wouldn't ever have to deal with a small bike) but I figured I'd share.
-- Phil
Nope, I would just route the der housing in front of the bar, in front of the brake housing and then loop them into the headtube stops. Those are so short, I wonder if it affects the front end, like a sticky headset.
It didn't cause any problems while riding handling-wise, but the problem came up when the front wheel would flop to the sides, splitting apart each ferrule from the extreme angle.
Surprisingly, braking and shifting were never compromised due to keeping the housing lubed. -- Phil
Nope, I would just route the der housing in front of the bar, in front of the brake housing and then loop them into the headtube stops. Those are so short, I wonder if it affects the front end, like a sticky headset.
Phil said:
It didn't cause any problems while riding handling-wise, but the problem came up when the front wheel would flop to the sides, splitting apart each ferrule from the extreme angle.
Surprisingly, braking and shifting were never compromised due to keeping the housing lubed.
Professional mechanics check casing length lock-to-lock before trimming them. Good habit to develop.
Where there's uncertainty about stem height/length, 'longer's gooder' as you can trim easily later after a few rides. -- Andrew Muzi www.yellowjersey.org Open every day since 1 April, 1971
Nope, I would just route the der housing in front of the bar, in front of the brake housing and then loop them into the headtube stops. Those are so short, I wonder if it affects the front end, like a sticky headset.
Phil said:
It didn't cause any problems while riding handling-wise, but the problem came up when the front wheel would flop to the sides, splitting apart each ferrule from the extreme angle.
Surprisingly, braking and shifting were never compromised due to keeping the housing lubed.
Professional mechanics check casing length lock-to-lock before trimming them. Good habit to develop.
The length was fine originally. Over time, wheel flop caused enough stress to split. The area is covered in 90-120 degree derailleur housing bends with lengths of 4 in. or less. Exiting the bar tape early fixed the situation.
