thebarber E*POWAH Elite Joined May 28, 2018 Messages 988 Reaction score 600 Location Norfeast Jul 3, 2026 #1 Has anyone drilled their frame and put cable access in?
Zimmerframe MUPPET EMTB Pro Joined Jun 12, 2019 Messages 15,255 Reaction score 24,194 Location Brittany, France Jul 3, 2026 #2 No. Which frame, which area do you want to drill ??
Stihldog Handheld Power Tool EMTB Pro Joined Jun 10, 2020 Messages 5,475 Reaction score 7,813 Location Coquitlam, BC Jul 3, 2026 #3 Never. I won’t compromise the strength of the frame. An external cable routings may be necessary sometimes.
Never. I won’t compromise the strength of the frame. An external cable routings may be necessary sometimes.
ozzybmx Well-known member Joined Sep 26, 2023 Messages 292 Reaction score 610 Location South Australia Jul 3, 2026 #4 Never drill a hole in a frame, you could potentially widen one but any ports/holes on a frame are structurally accounted for in the initial build. The double triangle bike design is still the strongest structure since the 1800's, it has not changed.
Never drill a hole in a frame, you could potentially widen one but any ports/holes on a frame are structurally accounted for in the initial build. The double triangle bike design is still the strongest structure since the 1800's, it has not changed.
thebarber E*POWAH Elite Joined May 28, 2018 Messages 988 Reaction score 600 Location Norfeast Jul 9, 2026 Thread starter #5 22 Think if i can get a ferrule ill dremmel it out and get rid o that stupid headset cable bollox