Reverb stealth twisted hose

jon1993
jon1993 Posts: 596
edited December 2016 in MTB workshop & tech
The hose is twisted in such a way that it is touching my bars and marking then relatively badly. Is there a way to rotate the hose at either end to stop this happening. The hose is internally route. And I have tried taking the clamp off at the bar but it won't sort it. The cable is just a touch too long but can't see that causing it.

Thanks
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Comments

  • larkim
    larkim Posts: 2,474
    Shortening the hose on the stealth is a trivial exercise and might solve your issues, even if you only need to take an inch or so off it. Only done it once, mind you, but it was a simple unscrewn, snip with sharp stanley knife and reconnection.

    I did manage to lose some fluid, but topping that up was equally trivial.

    Definitely not something to be fearful of.

    SRAM's video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hi_gEMg7BQ
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Or just loosen the locknut slightly to allow the hose to twist and find a better 'lie'.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.