I'm not the only one that sees it right?
bike wrench
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I should call her
Some minds are so corrupt…
Maybe next time I upload it in black and white :D
Corrupt? I was going to draw some little hands and...
Yea okay.
Pretty sure it's less the color and more the shape.
The color sure isn't helping, though.
black and white
Jesus OK dude no need to bring that in as well.
This is exactly the type of thread I expected when posting for help 😆
There's dozens of us
You are not alone
3D printed TPU cover.
Seems like an easy shape to replicate. Any newer 3d printer should easily print flexible materials (eg TPU)
I recommend to not cover this hole because it is important to have a drainage hole in case water enters the frame in heavy rain e.g. Most frames have a hole at the bottom bracket area for that reason.
Very good point. It just look big enough to also pick up a lot of dirt. The BB shells are pretty well sealed by their own, so maybe I follow your recommendation, thanks!
Ok, then how about a small screen or cotton ball to allow the water to seep out, but keeps the dirt/mud out. Not necessary, but one could do that.
I second this. Leave it open or you’re going to be constantly re-opening it to drain water.
Thank you all for the many suggestions!
I think the best solution is the most obvious one, that I dumbly discarded: using the cable guide that slots there. I thought it would not stay in place without cables, but I tried to push it in and it holds reasonably well + has them holes for water egress 👀
Pants are on, I’m out!
I have heard of people using this for such purposes
Good tip! I should still have some of it as I used it in the past.