DIY internal cable routing

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07-16-09 | 01:58 PM

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awc380

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Why not just use zipties?

07-16-09 | 02:33 PM

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miamijim

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get out the 1/2" drill bit and be dome with it.

07-16-09 | 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by miamijim

get out the 1/2" drill bit and be dome with it.

That way you'll be able to run climbing rope to your rear brake instead of a wimpy brake cable.

07-16-09 | 03:49 PM

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Procione

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I'm gonna milk this bike to the last drop.

07-16-09 | 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by clancy98

moisture problem -- solved

Keep those away from your GU stash

07-16-09 | 05:12 PM

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Casrider

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Originally Posted by Procione

Well, to my taste, they look semi ugly, on this bike. I want it to look more modern I guess.

then buy a modern bike

internal routing makes a cleaner line and is intended for aerodynamics on race bikes
you've got a Trek 700 touring bike - it is what it is

07-16-09 | 07:09 PM

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Procione

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Yeah, but modern bikes cost way too much. I could do some braze-ons for cable guides, but that would take too much time, for paint stripping brazing, cleaning up, than painting again. Besides that I don't have exact paint to paint that area. So whole bike would have to be redone.