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What's the iLink brake cable set weigh on average?

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:32 pm
by pawnii
i recently installed an iLink brake cable set but didn't weigh it prior.
Any else here weigh them prior to installing them?

cheers

Re: What's the iLink brake cable set weigh on average?

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:45 pm
by Enkei
pawnii wrote:i recently installed an iLink brake cable set but didn't weigh it prior.
Any else here weigh them prior to installing them?

cheers


Somewhere between 100-120g depending on bike size. If you are using mini for shift that is. 20-30g more with regular iLink for shifting

Re: What's the iLink brake cable set weigh on average?

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:45 pm
by Weenie

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Re: What's the iLink brake cable set weigh on average?

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:47 pm
by pawnii
is that 100-120 for both brake and shift?

I've just got brake as my bike runs Di2.

Re: What's the iLink brake cable set weigh on average?

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 2:59 pm
by Enkei
pawnii wrote:is that 100-120 for both brake and shift?

I've just got brake as my bike runs Di2.


55-60 for brakes only

Re: What's the iLink brake cable set weigh on average?

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:16 pm
by 5 8 5
The outer is 26.5g per meter approx and the liner 1.4g per meter. Then add a few grams for any ferrules.

Re: What's the iLink brake cable set weigh on average?

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:26 pm
by pawnii
ah thanks guys.

So what would the average weight be for front and rear brake inner cables?

Re: What's the iLink brake cable set weigh on average?

Posted: Wed Aug 07, 2013 3:53 pm
by madcow
Weights for them and comparisons to other kits can be found here: http://fairwheelbikes.com/c/forums/topi ... #more-3149

Re: What's the iLink brake cable set weigh on average?

Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 12:56 am
by pawnii
thanks madcow.
exactly what i wanted.

Re: What's the iLink brake cable set weigh on average?

Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 12:56 am
by Weenie

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Re: What's the iLink brake cable set weigh on average?

Posted: Fri Aug 09, 2013 9:14 am
by hillrider
@ pawnii,on my 56cm Addict frame,the rear brake inner is 17g and the front brake inner is 8g.