Changing the cable routing
I noticed on my wife’s RST the cable sheaths coming from the handlebars into the first of cable runs, had deteriorated badly due to the continual movement. Where the cable run came out of the last guide, they rubbed against the seat tube, wearing out the paint. I didn’t like that so used cable ties to get them off the tube.
My Raven Tour was doing the same so thought it time for a change. The cable runs had a hard bend at the first and last cable run, so skipped a few holes so as to produce a more gentle run.
The new Goodridge cable kits came with plenty of hardware and fit easily in the Rohloff fittings. The sheaths had a nice stiff feel and seemed to stay in the position when formed. Shimano was rubbery and soft.
In the first cable run I placed a plastic tube (electrical shrinktube), before running the sheath through it. I hoped that would help with any a future wear.
Because the new cable sheaths were very stiff, they held the steering in place when leaning them up against the wall or getting stuff out the panniers. This was always a pet hate of mine, and there wasn’t any noticeable difference in handling when on the bike.
So far so good, and shifting seemed OK too.
