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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-16-24, 02:04 AM

Replies: 16

Problems with internal routing of brake cable on a 1991 Merckx

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Posted By gjanssen

Ah, yes, trying to blow through it was actually...

Ah, yes, trying to blow through it was actually one of the first things I did. No air went in, as you say. That why I tried the compressed air next, to see if a little increase in air pressure might...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

03-15-24, 11:34 PM

Replies: 5

Internal Cable Routing Issue with 1990s Merckx

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Posted By gjanssen

Internal Cable Routing Issue with 1990s Merckx

I posted this in the general Bicycle Mechanic forum, but I though maybe I'd have better luck over here with the C & V crowd.

I'm putting together a 1991 Eddy Merckx Corsa Max and have encountered...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-15-24, 11:29 PM

Replies: 16

Problems with internal routing of brake cable on a 1991 Merckx

Views: 574

Posted By gjanssen

Right, that works great when there's not an...

Right, that works great when there's not an obstruction of some sort. Frustratingly, no air will make it from one hole to another on my frame -- I don't have an air compressor at home, but I have...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-15-24, 11:22 PM

Replies: 16

Problems with internal routing of brake cable on a 1991 Merckx

Views: 574

Posted By gjanssen

Right -- that is exactly the problem, thanks for...

Right -- that is exactly the problem, thanks for clarifying for me. I am not asking about to thread a rear brake cable or cable with housing through the top tube of a frame; I know how to do that....

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-15-24, 11:05 PM

Replies: 16

Problems with internal routing of brake cable on a 1991 Merckx

Views: 574

Posted By gjanssen

Yes, getting a look via a borescope is a great...

Yes, getting a look via a borescope is a great idea, but as you say, not sure if I can find one that will fit into the roughly 2cm opening where the top tube intersects with the seat tube, especially...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

03-15-24, 12:34 AM

Replies: 16

Problems with internal routing of brake cable on a 1991 Merckx

Views: 574

Posted By gjanssen

Problems with internal routing of brake cable on a 1991 Merckx

I'm putting together a 1991 Eddy Merckx Corsa Max and have encountered a snag -- the frame is supposed to have the rear brake cable routed through the top tube, but I have been unable to get a cable...

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