NSMB - 2022 - Hardtail Thread...

Posted by: BC_Nuggets

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Good thing that these days we have an abundance of choice in reliable droppers of all lengths to cover all possible combinations of body shape, bike geo and riding style! ;-)

Except if you don't have internal routing for dropper.  Where's the affordable wireless technology?

Compared to bike stuff, the affordable wireless tech in this case might refer to a Milwaukee power tool I own. They sell a tool that functions very well as an “18v internal routing adapter for non-internally routed frames.”

6 minute install guaranteed!

Posted by: [email protected]

Maybe drilling a hole in the frame is an option? I know people who have done this.

Done it on my Krampus and haven't died yet.

Posted by: mrbrett

Posted by: BC_Nuggets

Posted by: [email protected]

Good thing that these days we have an abundance of choice in reliable droppers of all lengths to cover all possible combinations of body shape, bike geo and riding style! ;-)

Except if you don't have internal routing for dropper.  Where's the affordable wireless technology?

Compared to bike stuff, the affordable wireless tech in this case might refer to a Milwaukee power tool I own. They sell a tool that functions very well as an “18v internal routing adapter for non-internally routed frames.”

6 minute install guaranteed!

LBS and Right Honorable Sir Ian Ritz weren't too jazzed about that idea when I inquired a while back.  Still might tho....  :)

I've drilled out seat tubes for stealth droppers with no issues. I wouldn't think twice about doing it.

Do you guys have a youtube or other resource on bit size etc?

I also want to shorten my seat tube (can maybe do between half to full inch) but might not need to since internal posts have lower stack height than external.

Posted by: BC_Nuggets

I also want to shorten my seat tube (can maybe do between half to full inch) but might not need to since internal posts have lower stack height than external.

I haven't had to do that, but it's not something I would avoid [on a metal bike] if it would be beneficial. I'm generally in the other camp with the TT being lower than I would ideally like.

First ride in 6 weeks after breaking my toe. Shorts/t-shirt and dusty trails. My calendar says it's October, but it sure doesn't feel like it! Now to build fitness and avoid further injuries.

CENTER PUNCH BEFORE YOU DRILL

That wasn't meant snarky at all or anything! It's just one of those things that to me is just such a normal part of drilling so I also forget to tell people too.

I have never drilled for a dropper cable but I think i would put some tape on the frame where the hole is going & use a small bit to drill a pilot hole

I just watched a youtube video where the guy drilled two holes and removed the small space between, got it into a near perfect oval tic-tac shape.  He also got a little black rubber thingy (<--tech talk I know) to help prevent water from getting in.  But I think his frame is a cheap aluminum one.  I imagine drilling a chromag will be harder.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGq09CWfJxA

This video looks interesting.  He puts the hole in the BACK of the seat tube.  Odd.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1owZeVE2xU

What do you guys put on the bare metal after such a modification?  Some clear paint?

Posted by: BC_Nuggets

What do you guys put on the bare metal after such a modification?  Some clear paint?

I have a bottle of clear nail polish for mod tidying.