Well that didn't go so well. The frame is fine (the dropouts might be a fraction out but the rear wheel runs straight which is the main thing) but I'm done with Giant Conduct. Got it as a cheap way of upgrading to hydraulic brakes on the old bike and it was great (though limited space on the handlebars somewhat) but trying to fit new hoses last night was a right pain. Connecting the calipers was fine but couldn't get the nut to bite in the master cylinder bit because of the olive and despite being careful managed to chew up the threads. Grr.
So now looking for GRX or 4700 series Tiagra levers. And a thru axle the right length.
Bamboo 2
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Re: Bamboo 2
Hang on a mo. In a stroke of genius born of desperation it occurred to me today that the old hoses (obviously) fit and could possible be reused. An hour of fettling later (internal routing innit) and they're in, with new olives etc at the caliper end. The proof will be in the bleeding, a job I've never really felt comfortable with. The learning curve is steep on this one.
Re: Bamboo 2
Yep, that worked. Took it for a quick ride last night and no crackage so we'll call that a win. Bars are lower than I'd like, partly due to the shortened hoses, so I've got some Tiagra 4720 levers on order from eBay which will be fitted in due course. Let the sanding and oiling commence.