They could but Iām sure it would interrupt the fold. Last thing they want is a split cable by folding the bike š
dr_brompton on
The cable and brake hose routing is neat and already more than simple on the G line. It’s not interfering with the fold and doesn’t get caught while cycling. The aerodynamic gains of fully integrated cables on a bike like this are close to zero and negligible even on a high end road bike. It might look nicer but this is a utility bike, function and reliability come first.
As a bike mechanic and with over 20 years of experience in the bike industry I can tell you that it’s not necessary. Do you want to pay 2-3Ć the average price of a simple cable replacement? Do you hate your mechanic at your local bike shop? Have you tried replacing the hydraulic brake hose on a fully integrated system?
Beforeitallendz on
I agree with u guys but it would just look so nice ha with cables showing
Sharp-As-A-Marble on
Why do you want cables routed through the frame? Is there a benefit to bike performance, or servicing?
TheAviatorPenguin on
I’ll take simple to maintain over looks pretty any day of the week.
coffeesipper5000 on
I wish my road bike had external cable routing. It is a pain to to do maintanence on it.
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They could but Iām sure it would interrupt the fold. Last thing they want is a split cable by folding the bike š
The cable and brake hose routing is neat and already more than simple on the G line. It’s not interfering with the fold and doesn’t get caught while cycling. The aerodynamic gains of fully integrated cables on a bike like this are close to zero and negligible even on a high end road bike. It might look nicer but this is a utility bike, function and reliability come first.
As a bike mechanic and with over 20 years of experience in the bike industry I can tell you that it’s not necessary. Do you want to pay 2-3Ć the average price of a simple cable replacement? Do you hate your mechanic at your local bike shop? Have you tried replacing the hydraulic brake hose on a fully integrated system?
I agree with u guys but it would just look so nice ha with cables showing
Why do you want cables routed through the frame? Is there a benefit to bike performance, or servicing?
I’ll take simple to maintain over looks pretty any day of the week.
I wish my road bike had external cable routing. It is a pain to to do maintanence on it.