AXS upgrade and cable holes in the frame

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Those who have upgraded to the AXS wireless shifter, what have you done with the cable holes in the frame? Have you plugged them somehow or maybe left the cable inside the frame?

 

[faberle]

I removed housing and cable off the bike and put a small piece of tape to cover the hole. an alternative to tape would be nice.

 

[soundwave]

I wonder if one could stuff the cable housing inside the frame and leave small parts of it outside the frame in a clean way? This would allow switching back to cable shifter easily.

 

[faberle]

If you push the housing inside the frame, assuming space is sufficient, it would likely create a mess there (risk to mess up with wire and connector) unless you remove motor and battery to tidy up. I went Axs 2 years ago on my Levo and have never wanted to go back, this is why my rise got axs and I had no hesitation to remove housing and cable. Worse get worse, adding back housing/cable is possible with adequate tool.

 

[mark.ai]

I was going to try something called Sugru to fill the holes but not tried it yet.

 

[Jackware]

What size grommet will I need to fill hole where cables go

Hi All, I have gone done the AXS route for gears and dropper, so have a few holes where cables went. I wondered if anyone has put grommets in so frame and swing arm, so they don’t fill up with water. If you have what size did you get and where did you get them from. Thanks

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[VWsurfbum]

SuGru.

This is the way

 

[soundwave]

Somebody apparently has 3D printed plugs for the frame holes. There was a mention about this on one Fb Rise forum. I wonder if he's around here...

 

[GolfChick]

Yeah another suggestion for sugru, used it on my Hightower and it’s done the job brilliantly.

 

[Gary]

If you have the common 6mm x 14mm losenge shaped cable/hose routing holes found in many Aluminium frames generic plastic blanking plates are available for them.
eg.

Blanking Plate 3PK

Buy your Ragley Blanking Plate 3PK - Gear Cable Spares from Wiggle. Our price £4.99. Free worldwide delivery available.

www.wiggle.co.uk

 

[Mteam]

Sugru would work nicely I reckon. I just used some insulation tape, because I didn't think of the sugru.

Might give the sugru a try