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From: jans@mako.UUCP (Jan Steinman)
Newsgroups: net.bicycle
Subject: Re: CATEYE wiring question
Message-ID: <785@mako.UUCP>
Date: Thu, 23-May-85 12:31:12 EDT
Article-I.D.: mako.785
Posted: Thu May 23 12:31:12 1985
Date-Received: Sat, 25-May-85 06:30:09 EDT
References: <5351@tekecs.UUCP>
Reply-To: jans@mako.UUCP (Jan Steinman)
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Organization: Tektronix, Wilsonville OR
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Summary: 

In article <5351@tekecs.UUCP> barrys@tekecs.UUCP (Barry Steel) writes:
>Is there any reason I can't put the wires through the frame?  I would have to
>drill a small hole in the back of the bottom bracket and back of the head
>tube.  Would this hurt my frame?

Only if you expect it to last very long!  There are two MAJOR problems: stress
cracks radiating from the hole, and entry of moisture.  The second can be
handled with RTV or caulk, but the stress cracks will eventually ruin your
frame.  The problem is compounded by where you propose to drill -- stress is
greatest at the tube ends.  If you INSIST on so maiming your frame, try to
drill through a lug, which will relieve the stress cracking problem somewhat.
(There are cyclists in hospitals right now who drilled their handlebars to get
rid of those unsightly brake cables!)
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