Internal routing: How to save a lot of money, and a lot of nerves

The handlebars should be wider, or the stem longer, but the brake hose prevents this efficiently because it is too short? Or the hose has a kink or crack? As the hose, especially with the rear brake, has a long internal route through the frame, there is a lot of frowning at the thought of replacing this outer casing with a longer one. What can turn into a workshop orgy is also very easy: with an amazingly simple and ingenious extension kit.

The Dutch parts specialist Elvedes has a real problem solver at the start: the Hydro Hose Extension Kit. We are talking about a coupling for a brake hose extension, available for Shimano, Sram or Tektro, for example.

The highlight: If the hose is too short or defective, it does not have to be completely replaced, but can be extended. The Elvedes parts make this possible, the set includes olives and needles, a piece of brake hose and the coupling for the new extension with the existing hose.

However, the mechanic is not spared the need to bleed or refill the hose with brake fluid.

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