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Post by barffy on Dec 17, 2014 12:34:55 GMT
Hi,
Can i fit a standard dropper to a bike that has internal cable routing?
More specifically, I'm thinking of getting the new Commencal Meta V4 and swapping the parts that will fit from my Nukeproof Mega. The reverb I have has just been replaced under warranty so is basically brand new. I was hoping I could put it on the Meta frame?
Ta,
Harry
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Post by Nelly on Dec 17, 2014 12:42:51 GMT
Yes you could but it would look terrible and you shouldn't do it
Some frames have stealth reverb routings at the base of the seat tube but utilise external routing over the rest of the frame and you can use either reverbs on these as they have spare lugs on the frame, however on the meta it is all 100% internal routing so the only way of using an external reverb will be cable ties and that will look shockingly bad as well as rub the paintwork off in a month
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2014 12:43:39 GMT
You can put an 'externally routed' Reverb on any bike.. As long as the diameter is right!
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Post by Nelly on Dec 17, 2014 12:55:34 GMT
You can put an 'externally routed' Reverb on any bike.. As long as the diameter is right! yeah but then you have a long hose with no where to attach it to the frame |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2014 13:02:42 GMT
You can put an 'externally routed' Reverb on any bike.. As long as the diameter is right! yeah but then you have a long hose with no where to attach it to the frame Yeah, it wouldn't be ideal but you can do it. Cable ties.. |
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Post by Nelly on Dec 17, 2014 13:19:40 GMT
yeah but then you have a long hose with no where to attach it to the frame Yeah, it wouldn't be ideal but you can do it. Cable ties.. Only a gimp would be spending money on a brand new frame then cable tying a reverb hose to it lol |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 17, 2014 13:21:21 GMT
Yeah, it wouldn't be ideal but you can do it. Cable ties.. Only a gimp would be spending money on a brand new frame then cable tying a reverb hose to it lol Shurrrrrup |
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Post by barffy on Dec 17, 2014 13:32:39 GMT
Balls. That stuffs my idea up a fair bit then :/ I was going to buy the base spec Meta and put my shock, post, bars, stem, rear mech and brakes on and put all of the brand new parts on the mega and sell that as a complete bike with loads of brand new parts.... Those stealth posts cost a bomb too  |
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Post by Nelly on Dec 17, 2014 13:35:47 GMT
Sell the mega with the dropper and snap a stealth up in the sales?
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Post by barffy on Dec 17, 2014 13:40:47 GMT
May have to. I'm waiting for the Dragon's birthday tomorrow before I break the news that I'd like to hammer the credit card. Hopefully she is in a good mood!
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Post by Nelly on Dec 17, 2014 13:48:38 GMT
May have to. I'm waiting for the Dragon's birthday tomorrow before I break the news that I'd like to hammer the credit card. Hopefully she is in a good mood! The shop iride (jay) got his mega frame from will do you the new meta on interest free credit over 3 years, jay can get you 10% off as well |
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Post by barffy on Dec 17, 2014 14:06:21 GMT
I've not even got a credit card yet, but i've a good credit rating so i'll get 18 months interest free credit. Plan is spend the £1600 on the bike, sell mine for around
£1100 and pay it off soon as i get the cash then i've only 500 to pay off over 18 months.
Next question is how much is it worth? I think around £1100....
Nukeproof Mega 2012
Rockshox Reverb dropper
Rockshox rct3 Pikes
X fusion o2 shock (brand new)
sram x7 mech and shifter (brand new)
brand new bars and stem
brand new saddle
brand new db3 brakes
xt cranks
Raceface narrow wide 34
XT Cassette with one up range extender and 16t bridge cog
Hope pro 2 hubs on Stans crest rims
Hans dampf front nobby nic rear set up tubeless
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Post by Nelly on Dec 17, 2014 14:14:43 GMT
Due to popular bits like the pikes, new shock, hope/stans etc I would say £1300 and don't budge, you will get what you want for it eventually. you could always strip it as well which may get you £1300+
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Post by andyr on Dec 17, 2014 17:08:15 GMT
Quit your jibber jabber everyone! Get some of these. Don't ask me if they're any good or not. I could just remember someone metioning them on another forum (STW I think). |
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Post by barffy on Dec 18, 2014 6:53:35 GMT
I've just been sick out of my eyes :/
Couldn't drop serious money on a brand new frame and have those around the top tube!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 8:36:11 GMT
I don't see what's wrong with them..
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Post by barffy on Dec 18, 2014 12:41:41 GMT
Will we be seeing them on your Mega then?  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2014 12:43:39 GMT
Will we be seeing them on your Mega then? I'll be getting an internally routed one |
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