On all my bikes the rear brake cable is run under the TT on the left. In the UK we generally have the rear brake on the left which means that the cable always rubs the paint off the head tube. I notice that in the US you have the rear brake on the right, which means the cable loops around the head tube into the cable stop on the left of the top tube. Does this mean you do not get cable rub on the head tube?

So I am now thinking, is it practical to fit the front brake cable stop under the TT on the right side and the rear one on the left, both at a slight angle so the cable crosses right to left under the TT. Would this help the cable clear the head tube and give a smoother cable run? Edit - I am using calipers

ST sleeve went on no problem at all. I even got the shore lines nice and neat - mostly, there is one bit needs a bit of cleaning up but I will leave that until after all brazing is done.

Thanks

Mike