Thanks, I spoke with a couple of the mechanics at my LBS. They use cable liners and a magnet to
steer the cable. I was able to get them done with a little luck. I think that the internal cables
are kind of silly as I never had a problem with external routing.
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> Rwm wrote:
> > I am in the process of switch a bike from flat bars to road bars. It
is
> > a Klein with internal cable routing and I am having trouble getting
the
> > cable through the internal runs. Does anyone have any suggestions that might help? Thanks...
>
>
>
> There are two problems here: the cable is too flimsy to go where you want it to and the hole is
> too small. New frames come with a cable liner/guide through the holes for easy routing - you put
> the cable through the liner/guide and then take the liner out. If you don't have this go get some
> - you see it a lot on mountain bikes with exposed cables on the top tubes so bike shops have it
> but I don't know what it's called. It's good to have for regular cable replacement too so you can
> do this the easy way next time.
>
> First pull out the little insert from the exit hole; for rear brakes this will be the one on your
> top tube under the saddle. Use a needle nose pliers and try not to damage the insert or it won't
> stay in when you're done. Now you'll have a much bigger hole to aim for. Now poke a long piece of
> copper wire (thick enough to stay semi-rigid when you straighten it out) through the entry hole
> (with the insert still inserted) and play around with it until you get it through the exit hole
> (this will be MUCH easier with wire than with cable). Once you've got it through, use it to pull
> the cable liner/guide back through to the entrance hole and you'll be all set to feed the cable
> through the liner/guide. After you get the cable through replace the insert. Klein dealers can
> order extras of those if you do mess them up. I don't think the derailleur cables have inserts at
> the exit holes so you can skip that part.
>
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