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Nice.
replacing shitty weinnmans for tektro long drops
I wanted to do exactly the same but couldn't figure out a nice way to route the cable. I see you've just done a U-turn. How is it - not too much friction? I would have thought going up with the seat tube would result in smoother angles, did you consider that?
If your calipers are appropriate you may be able to swap the clamp/cable stop bolt things and route it like this:
QR will still work.
frankenbike
@Sheppz
Can't compete with the above but here's my wife's 1984 Raleigh Wisp I originally fixed it up back in 2012 as a SS commuter with 27 1/4 wheelset. Just spent some time this weekend fitting a new SA 3 speed 700c wheelset and replacing shitty weinnmans for tektro long drops etc - rear kiddie seat to follow - for suburbo - functional biz.
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