A cheap AliExpress-style internal cable routing kit built around a long wire with a magnet on one end and a hose/cable attachment point on the other. Reviewers who actually used it found it made routing hydraulic brake lines and gear cables through fully internally routed frames surprisingly easy, though the included threaded adapters are fiddly and at least one user gave up on them and taped the hose to the wire instead.
Pros
- Very affordable at about three or four dollars, far cheaper than Western-brand kits1
- Makes internal cable routing much easier and quicker, and worked surprisingly well on full-internal frames12
- The magnet lets you steer and control the wire when it gets stuck inside the frame2
- The hydraulic hose can be attached at the rear and pulled through easily2
- Proven on multiple bikes with full internal routing, including a Light Carbon gravel bike and a Timeout Doz build1
- Recommended even for simple adjustments or cable changes on internally routed bikes1
- Many brands sell the same style of kit on AliExpress, so there is no need to spend a fortune1
Cons
- The included threaded adapters are fiddly and never worked well for one reviewer1
- Small parts are easily lost over time, leaving the kit incomplete1
- The reviewer resorted to taping the cable/hose to the wire instead of using the designed adapters, and admits he may be using it wrong1
- Routing cables without such a kit is annoying, so the tool is only useful if you actually do internal routing2
Key Facts
- The kit consists of a long wire with a fairly large magnet on one end and an attachment point on the other, used to steer the line through the frame21
- A small threaded adapter connects the hydraulic brake hose to the rear end of the routing wire so it can be pulled through the frame21
- The kit cost roughly three to four dollars on AliExpress1
- Sold under multiple AliExpress tool brands, including Rider Ace1
- Suitable for frames with fully internal routing, including integrated handlebars12
- The reviewer ran vibration-damping foam alongside the hydraulic hose after routing to reduce rattling inside the frame2
Reviews & Ratings
37:12The reviewer uses a cable routing kit to route the rear hydraulic brake line through the bike frame. He describes the kit as consisting of a blue cable with a fairly large magnet that allows him to steer the cable through the frame, and a fitting on the rear end to which the hydraulic hose is attached so it can be pulled through. He reports that the routing worked surprisingly well and that the kit passed through successfully, calling the process easy.
13:55The reviewer discusses an internal cable routing kit from the brand Rider Ace, purchased from AliExpress. They describe its purpose for routing brake hoses and gear cables through internally routed frames, including those with integrated handlebars. They share their personal experience using it, including a workaround they employ.
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Where to Buy
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 aliexpress.com#1005006478485938Affiliate · MyBikeParts RIDERACE Outdoor Store97% positive | 4.8(330)2,000+ sold | |||
| aliexpress.com #1005006478614213Affiliate · MyBikeParts RIDERACE Outdoor Store97% positive | 4.9(280)2,000+ sold |
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