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Internal routed dropper post on 057, Now with How To and Photos.
325racer:
Anyone installed an internally routed dropper post on an 057?
I think I want to do a dropper, but want to keep it clean with internally routed cable.
Now Updated with info and photos, Scroll Down.
MTB2223:
I don't know if it's possible, because sometimes the bottom bracket is a closed system. In my CS265SL it's an open system and I think I could run the cables through the BB. But I'm not sure if it will fit when de BB is installed.
And running it through the top tube ? I don't think it will fit.
Before buying a dropper post, try to fit a cable through you BB. When it fits, you can buy a dropper post for internal cable routing, otherwise external cable routing.
ConcreteJ:
Here's a link to my dropper solution-- post#2328
http://forums.mtbr.com/29er-bikes/dual-suspension-chinese-carbon-29er-737952-24.html#post13733558
325racer:
Was out for a ride today and really wanting a dropper.. After the ride I pulled the sestpost to see what I could see.
On the 057 the BB housing does have space above it. As a matter of fact, both brake and rear derailleur internal housings run above the BB housing. This means I can run a cable housing from downtube to seattube, so internal routing is possible.
I'm going to use Santa Cruz cable guides, they look clean a d easy to install, actually I installed a Wolf Tooth lever on my father's Hightower, so already see these work well.
https://shop.santacruzbicycles.com/rubber-grommet-cable-routing-kit.html
Have no experience or friends with the 9point8 Fall line, but I like the looks of this, plus they are currently on sale and use the Wolf Tooth lever.
https://www.9point8.ca/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=213
I think I'm going to do it.
325racer:
Tracking shows the post should be arriving today. I already have the frame grommets, so tonight will probably be some drilling and cable routing..
I'll take photos and document the process.
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