XT brake reservoir line max bend?

[Lederman]

I am able to cinch up my sleep system roll very well however when it it drawn up tight it impacts the brake lines. I am able to turn the brake levers up or down to alleviate the bend but then the levers are not in a comfortable position. Is there a common practice to mediate these two factors? Can the Shimano XT line attachment at the reservoir withstand being bent (not crimped) after it exits the rubber cover?

[trail_monkey]

I am able to cinch up my sleep system roll very well however when it it drawn up tight it impacts the brake lines. I am able to turn the brake levers up or down to alleviate the bend but then the levers are not in a comfortable position. Is there a common practice to mediate these two factors? Can the Shimano XT line attachment at the reservoir withstand being bent (not crimped) after it exits the rubber cover?

Well I had to replace a brake line recently simply because it was too short for my new bars. If your brake cable is so short that a simple roll puts it into a bend, then maybe you should consider buying a new line and cutting the new line a longer length. They are not expensive. Maybe a pic of your setup so we can see exactly what you are talking about?

http://www.jensonusa.com/Hydraulic-Lines-Fittings/Shimano-BH90-SB-Brake-Hose-Kit-Single

[Lederman]

Thanks for the thoughtful reply. The problem isn't that the line is too short. It is that when I draw the cylindrical bag taught up to the handlebar it impacts the Jose as it exits the reservoir. I pulled the rubber cover down and found that the junction of hose and reservoir looks pretty robust. Next overnight I plan on cinching the bag tighter against the head tube then cinch the handle bar straps. Possibly that will lower the bag slightly causing less impact on the hoses. Even if the bend in the hose remains I'm kind of confident that the robust hose fitting will not be bothered by the added pressure. It isn't ideal that's for sure.

[trail_monkey]

Thanks for the thoughtful reply. The problem isn't that the line is too short. It is that when I draw the cylindrical bag taught up to the handlebar it impacts the Jose as it exits the reservoir. I pulled the rubber cover down and found that the junction of hose and reservoir looks pretty robust. Next overnight I plan on cinching the bag tighter against the head tube then cinch the handle bar straps. Possibly that will lower the bag slightly causing less impact on the hoses. Even if the bend in the hose remains I'm kind of confident that the robust hose fitting will not be bothered by the added pressure. It isn't ideal that's for sure.

Are you using a harness or just cinching the roll straight to the bars? Most harnesses have spacers that leave a small gap between them and the bars like Revelate Designs for example. Check this thread out. http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/question-and-answer/handlebar-bag-w-frame/

[Lederman]

Spacers! I think I have some foam rubber spacers that came with the Relevare Sweet Roll. If I don't have enough I'm sure I can use something else. Here's a picture, although no front roll but you can see he tragjectory of the brake hoses. This is a small issue that I'm pretty sure will be fine with combo of spacers and relying on the robustness of the hose attachment.