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I have just got hold of a 97 Kona Explosif frame but am having issues running a cable to the rear mech.
No matter how I affix the cable guide to the bottom bracket I cant stop the cable either contacting the rear tyre and/or making contact with the downtube.
The only cable boss is on the left side of the downtube, therefore the cable has to cross the downtube diagonally before turning at the bottom bracket and along the right chain stay.
The guy I bought the frame from says to pack out the cable guide to stop the cable hitting the frame or use an inner cable sheath to protect the paintwork from the cable as it rubs against the downtube.
I struggle to believe that this was Kona's answer back in 97?, but perhaps due to the bi-ovalized tubing there will be inevitable contact?
Does anyone know any different or have any thoughts?
No matter how I affix the cable guide to the bottom bracket I cant stop the cable either contacting the rear tyre and/or making contact with the downtube.
The only cable boss is on the left side of the downtube, therefore the cable has to cross the downtube diagonally before turning at the bottom bracket and along the right chain stay.
The guy I bought the frame from says to pack out the cable guide to stop the cable hitting the frame or use an inner cable sheath to protect the paintwork from the cable as it rubs against the downtube.
I struggle to believe that this was Kona's answer back in 97?, but perhaps due to the bi-ovalized tubing there will be inevitable contact?
Does anyone know any different or have any thoughts?