The turn radius is correctly restricted by a fixed limiter. However, turning to the right has a progressive resistance before hitting the limiter, most likely from a brake cable.
Bike is delivered so I had to install the cockpit myself but couldn't notice anything odd in the process.
Store says this is normal but I don't think so – what do you think?
Resistance when turning to one side.
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by DonLeif
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Looks like your loops will be predominantly clockwise.
Resistance to one direction is usually related to hydraulic brake hose routing.
It shouldn’t be a problem while riding as you’re usually not turning that tightly.
Probably due to a bit of binding of the internally routed cables. Not unusual, undoing the cockpit again and giggling the cables a bit might get them to sit better. Also pay close attention as you re-assemble the cockpit to not let the cables bind up.
Could also be that the cable housings are a bit too long and are getting compressed, bound up a bit when putting the cockpit together.
Welcome to the world of internal routing.
If it’s not designed and put together well, this is what you get.
just to be sure, I would take the handlebar and spacers off and check if nothing is bound up.
I don’t know how the spacers are designed, but some of them have grooves/holes that you put specific housings in, and if one is cut too shor and put in the wrong one, it might be enough for it to bind
I second everyone saying hoses/cables being weird.
Unfortunately, with internally routed systems, they are all weird.
This is the lesson you learn when you buy internal routed bikes. Deal with it and enjoy your imaginary watt savings your superb aero setup gives you.
In the real world this isn’t an issue.
Have you ridden the bike?
Resistance is futile… : )
When you buy a high-end bicycle and don’t even know the features that are included. 🤣
Maybe caused by bending or pulling the internally routed cables?
Have you ridden it yet?