Brake cables dilemma

Gruff · Jan 13, 2019

Ok so i've pretty much rebuilt my dads old 80's peugeot Aubisque as a gift for my brother in law as he can't drive anymore.

My question is......brake cables in front of or behind the bars?

You'll have to forgive my ignorance but i'm from the muddy side of the forum :facepalm:

WIN_20190113_15_28_45_Pro by Gareth Pavey, on Flickr

Peachy! · Jan 13, 2019

Some people are very keen to make sure we all conform to cables behind.
But for fun, you could try posting a photo of one in front the other behind like I once did.... oh it does cheer them up, so it does!

Gruff · Jan 13, 2019

PeachyPM":13bauxg2 said:
Some people are very keen to make sure we all conform to cables behind.
But for fun, you could try posting a photo of one in front the other behind like I once did.... oh it does cheer them up, so it does!

The History Man · Jan 13, 2019

Behind. Much nicer curve.

Peachy! · Jan 13, 2019

The History Man":1mpyhr1a said:
Behind. Much nicer curve.

Hook line and sinker......

(Although I have to admit I’ve re-run my Jubilee behind the bars)

jm · Jan 13, 2019

Re:

It often depends on stem length and how the cables sit. If they look wrong one way try the other. With a short stem sometimes over just wont sit right for the rear brake.

Midlife · Jan 13, 2019

Yup, for short stems they often sit better in front the bars

Jonny69 · Jan 14, 2019

Go in front. Seem to remember I got fed up catching my hands on them when they were behind.

Retro Spud · Jan 14, 2019

Jonny69":144f95w7 said:
Go in front. Seem to remember I got fed up catching my hands on them when they were behind.

^^ that would be my take on things, but like Gareth I mostly frequent and fraternise with the 26inch brigade

allenh · Jan 14, 2019

Jonny69":9cfev1o2 said:
Go in front. Seem to remember I got fed up catching my hands on them when they were behind.

I know depending on stem length they are supposed to go behind and some of mine really should go behind to look right but my preference is in front for the very same reason, I catch them when going from drop to upright position too often.

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