Author Topic: CS-057 Gravel Grinder Build  (Read 7221 times)

Giraffoto

Re: CS-057 Gravel Grinder Build
« Reply #15 on: April 08, 2016, 04:21:00 AM »
Brake line (not cables!) are usually quoted at 1700mm rear and 1000mm front. So if you're going for full-length outer, I'd guess 1700 for a rear derailleur and 1300 for the front, or three metres in total. Are you going for cable brakes? You can get hydraulic lines in various colours now . . .

Carbon_Dude

Re: CS-057 Gravel Grinder Build
« Reply #16 on: April 08, 2016, 06:18:01 AM »
The amount of hydraulic line or cable that comes with the brakes and derailleurs is more than adequate.  If you are wanting to install  different color lines and cable, just order the same amount that comes with a new set of brakes and derailleur.
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Quags

Re: CS-057 Gravel Grinder Build
« Reply #17 on: April 08, 2016, 12:22:13 PM »
Carbon_Dude is right.  Hydraulic lines that comes with the brakes is more than sufficient if you buy hydraulic brakes, i.e., shimano.   I think Avid mechanical brakes like BB5s and BB7s come with housing also....not sure but not enough to run full length to the rear.    I bought 10 meters of Shimano SP41 housing for the shifter.  I run a 1x10 setup.  Let's just say that I have enough housing to do another 20 bikes.....way too much but I do have three other bikes to work on so no problem.  The shifter cable runs internally for the most part.  No housing inside the frame.  You will only need a few feet.....a short length for the top and even a smaller one in the bottom.... Lastly, depending on the shifter you buy, it might come with housing already so no need to buy anything additional.
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