We asked experts to weigh in on the pros and cons of full internal cable routing on road bikes. Does the aesthetic appeal and potential aerodynamic advantage outweigh the extra hassle for home mechanics?
Has the move to full internal cable routing on road bikes been worth it? We asked some experts to weigh in on cycling's cable-tidy revolution. Bikes with all cables concealed look the part and are mooted as aerodynamic perfection... but they can also be a right pain in the proverbials for home mechanics . We asked those in the know if they think the positives outweigh the negatives. Bikes with internal cable routing looks super slick and cleaner than the most minimalist of whistles.
But beyond the aesthetics has the move to full internal cable routing really been worth all the extra hassle we're told it comes with? We talked to industry experts, from aerodynamicists to framebuilders and WorldTour mechanics, to find out… We’ve studied the effect of exposed cables on drag since the inception of our Win Tunnel. We don’t just integrate cables for the clean aesthetics. It does look great, but it also makes a difference for aerodynamics. Over 40km, hiding a pair of brake lines saves around six seconds at 45kph. We work on our bikes at home, too
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