Originally Posted by
AndrewP
If the housing goes downwards in a U, rain can collect inside and cause rust. This is a common feature on step-through bikes. It helps to cut the housing at the lowest point and install ferrules on the ends. This allows the water to drain.
Do you mean to cut a slice in the housing, through the plastic outer casing, between the steel coils, and on through the plastic liner, kinda like creating a drain hole?