Maintenence, Travel, Stems, Mechanical shifting:
C64 disc internal hydraulic hose routing:
- Pro's:
Looks goods;
More aero
- Con's:
Must use stems: Colnago (-6d, can cost as much as $350 new!) or Deda Vinci (-17d, $160) stem or Deda Alanera (-6d, $680) combo;
More challenging to pack for travel due to limited hose slack;
When unpacking/reassembly, it will probably need some disc brake maintenace (bleed or alignment)
If using mechanical shifting, the shift cables are not fully internally routed. Since internal routing routes the cable along the front of the steerer tube and the angle is 84d, it too sharp to route shift cables. Shift cables enter the downtube at the top
C64 disc externally routed hose:
- Pro's:
Easier to pack than internal routing;
Can use any stem with any pitch. This is why pro's chose external routing
- Con's:
When unpacking/reassembly, it will probably need some disc brake maintenace (bleed or alignment)
If using mechanical shifting, the shift cables are not fully internally routed. Since internal routing routes the cable along the front of the steerer tube and the angle is 84d, it too sharp to route shift cables. Shift cables enter the downtube at the inside top
C64 Rim brake
- Pro's:
Easiest to travel with
Adjustments can be made with simple tools by all/most people
- Con's:
If you run carbon wheels, it will never brake as good as Aluminum wheels or disc brakes
If using mechanical shifting, the shift cables are not fully internally routed.
Shift cables enter the downtube at the inside top