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Well, in my mind full cable housing will create more friction and cause bigger problems over time with shifting and braking. It is more expensive and more wasteful. It is a bigger faff changing cables and it is a ball ache for the frame builder to construct.
Only real disadvantage for external cables is when frame bags collide with cable routing.
Hulsroy-
the roads from october to april here are super gritty, wet and salty so i just want something that will protect the metal from corrosion as much as possible.
@TvH - ducting would be best, rather than just holes. Maybe you're right that its a pain in the ass, though if its a mass production frame, who cares?
gillies
eh, i always understood that internal cabling kept salt out and added longevity to your functional bike. Have I been misinformed?