Originally Posted by
mr,grumpy
100% stock As delivered from the factory. Designed to rub with no modifications.
As has been previously mentioned in this thread...On bikes with internal cable routing like yours, cable rub is pretty typical. This is not a design flaw specific to Salsa. It's a side-effect of the internal routing configuration that is prevalent with modern bikes. You have been provided with factual info on why no protection has been applied to your frame by the manufacturer.