"jeffbonny" <
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> So "baltobernie" <
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> >
> >The framebuilder brazes an internal conduit of (usually
> >stainless)
tubing,
> >whose internal diameter is only a few thousandths larger
> >than the OD of a sheathed cable. Thus the cable remains
> >sheathed from lever to caliper,
and
> >of course the whole cable can be easily inserted into the
> >top tube. Two fewer points of entry for gunk to get
> >between the cable and housing, and
it
> >looks very elegant, but requires some craftsmanship and
> >probably adds a entire ounce to the bike.
> >
> I understand the concept and agree it looks clean and has
> some practical advantages but having exposed shifter cable
> makes it easier to do the quickie maintenance lubes
> essential with modern index shifting.
>
> jeffb
If the cable is continuously housed along its entire length,
would it not require less cleaning and lubrication? That's
been the case with my Campy 8-speed; once every couple of
thousand miles. I do have the little accordion bootie on the
rear D, but I'm not sure of its prophylactic value.
But .... whatever works for you (even if its Shimano)
Bernie chores done today: riding tomorrow