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Serious question, is internal cable routing worth the trouble for a home bike project?
I'm building a bike from old parts in my garage. Many folks say internal routing is a must, but I think external lines work fine and are simpler to fix. Do you really need the extra work for a home build?
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nguyen.iris6mo ago
Ever notice how everything these days has to look clean even if it's a pain to fix? Like phones you can't open or cars with panels hiding all the bolts. On a bike, internal routing looks slick but good luck fixing a snapped cable mid-ride. For a home project, keep it simple and save the trouble.
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clairem816mo ago
Good design prevents problems before they happen though. Most people never fix that stuff anyway.
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karen1656mo ago
Design should both prevent problems and be easy to fix.
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