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Old 04-28-2024, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by krooj View Post
Minor hack / tip - this frame was built with Sachs ÜOS tubes, so the BB shell has cable guides instead of being drilled for a plastic thread-on unit. The drawback to Sachs' design is that metal cables ruin the paint. I ended up finding some 2.4mm heatshrink and fitting it to the cables to reduce the potential for paint damage. Seems to work like a charm.

Looks like a good solution. I might consider some protective tape on the BB also, for when the heatshrink wears through. Is it as durable as conventional housing liner?
Lovely bike, the seatstay tops it all off!
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