ogre Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 howdy everyone, i was wanting to run my rear brake cable through my frame, just wondering if i can get the rubber bits to guide the cable into my frame anywhere, and how do you get the cable out the other end, without using magic? will drilling my top tube do much to weaken it? also on the subject of brakes, nokon cables any good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Rubber grommets is what you want! I don't think there is an easy way to route it through, unless you drill some huge hole in the tube! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt rushton Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Rubber grommets is what you want! I don't think there is an easy way to route it through, unless you drill some huge hole in the tube!Yeah Gromments would be best idea, and I think you just have to spend time getting the cable routed properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gogz- Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 nokon cables any good?I wouldn't use a nokon cable + it would make it harder to rout through your frame. Thought about a slick cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigamac Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Is it possible to bend the cable a little so when it goes though the frame it should point towards the hole?If that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Get a wire coat hanger point it upwards, when you get it through, push it just inside your hosing, put a bit of tape on and pull it through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 I wouldn't use a nokon cable + it would make it harder to rout through your frame. Thought about a slick cable?i don't thing routing the outer through will be a problem; my plan so far would be to run and innner through, then slide the outer over the top. i want a nokon cable because then once it's in, it can stay in cause i can't see the need to replace an outer like that i've considered cutting an avid flackjacket and running that through but i wondered if frame flex would = death? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tris Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 We talking cable or hydro brake?? Rim or Disc. I did it with my bmx brake and if its cable then the holes will have to be at a nice angle to the hose isn't too bent, otherwise the cable will stick and feel awefull.Also to get the cable through just use a piece of string first. Then use the old connect with selotape and pull technique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ogre Posted January 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 Use a very powerful magnet... should be able to get hold of one somewhere!rare earthcable disc brakes (bb7s), i intend on doing this in the half term break comming up, so i've got plenty of time to plan and stuff. i'll do a nice faq guide + stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.McMillan Posted January 28, 2009 Report Share Posted January 28, 2009 i used some small electrical wire and then taped it end on to the hose and used the wire to pull it throughtom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 im tepted to internal cable route my zenith....so a guide would be most helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 im tepted to internal cable route my zenith....so a guide would be most helpful - Drill a hole either end of your frame- Fumble about and pull your wire though.SORTED Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NVWOCI WVS Posted January 29, 2009 Report Share Posted January 29, 2009 Prawn is the king of internal cable routing. Ask him for photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will69 Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 OK guys. Ready for the simple solution?1. BEFORE you take the old outer cable out (assuming its gear cable or magura hose with a large enough diameter - over 1.2mm ID) simply insert an inner gear cable in FROM THE WRONG END.2. Then you are left with the inner gear cable which goes through all the right places after you remove the outer cable.3. Now feed the new cable/hose over the inner cable and slide it through.This takes a bit of wiggling and finesse but is much easier than most approaches!!!Hope this helps, Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli Posted January 30, 2009 Report Share Posted January 30, 2009 your making it seem very complicated, it is really quite easy, i didnt thread anything through first i just put the hose through and pulled it out the other end. tis very easy (unless going through fancie gussets at the seat tube). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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