Let’s fabricate a SUS mesh hose.
I think everyone has different thoughts about SUS mesh hoses.
Usually, people are satisfied if the stock hose becomes mesh. If you’re only after function, that’s sufficient.
The fittings you use make a huge difference in appearance and serviceability. I think the best approach is when the hose naturally forms a clean radius and offers good serviceability.
Examples not recommended
• The hose gets in the way and the caliper can’t be removed / fluid changes are difficult
• The hose is too long / twisted / under stress / difficult to disconnect
• The hose rubs badly somewhere during vertical stroke or when turning the handlebars left and right
• The mesh hose has no outer covering
• The TEE fitting is loose and all the parts are scratched up
There are a lot of people who pay money to have it installed, get criticized for it, remove it, and buy a new one.
The economy keeps moving—I find it oddly interesting.
Honestly, if you can’t use the front stand as-is, it’s tough.
By the way, we use double covering. Plus, the black mesh outer sheath is replaceable.
You need a length that gives a little slack when fully extended. Below the stem, there’s stroke, so the right length is critical. If you’re thinking about changing the handlebars in the future, we sometimes make just the upper side of the TEE longer.
We went mesh on the rear too. A long hose serves no purpose there.
This rear caliper is floating, so it shouldn’t normally mount, but we covered it with a special bolt for now.
The rear master also looks cleaner and the feel should be even better.
