Dawes Super Galaxy - internal routing question

Hi all,

I have been considering buying a 1993 Dawes Super Galaxy (531 Super Tourist). Very good condition with its original LX parts and what looks like 3x6 gearing.

I want it as a winter bike and for occasional excursions into the countryside where I can carry loads of stuff and not worry about my precious road bike and its skinny tyres.

My question is - the top tube has internal routing with a plastic cap at each end. I noticed that most models from the 90s don't have this though. I have heard that Kogu Miyata Travellers have this too and that when the plastic cap breaks, its a bit of an issue. My Daccordi has internal routing...but all metal.

Anybody have any experience or knowledge of this as a problem on the Dawes SG?

Any other comments in general about the bike greatly appreciated!

Edit: So, the plastic cap things are apparently called stops.

Run the rear brake cable external if the internal route is toast?

Thanks! Yes that makes sense.

I thought they were called grommets. Do you mean it might be an issue as replacements aren't available? I wonder if there's something similar-enough out there.

Probably. It appears to be a non-issue - here and out there on the net. Well, I guess I needed something to worry about!