Who sells black inner cables?

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plpete
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by plpete

Does anyone know who sells black inner (not housing) shifter and brake cables? I can't seem to find them anywhere. I know they often come as a part of a kit with Jagwire but I haven't seen them available separately. KCNC used to offer it but Fairwheel doesn't list them any more. Any leads, fellow WW?

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Stolichnaya
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by Stolichnaya

A quick Google search pointed to JensonUSA as one place that has both the Jagwire teflon brake and shifter cable as part of their selection sold separately.
I am sure other online retailers in the USA carry them as well.
Note: when you install those, use a razor or knife to carefully scrape off the teflon coating from where the cable will be clamped at the brake capliper or derailleur.

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cendres
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by cendres

The Jagwires are available separately. Universal Cycles shows them on their page. There is also a seller on ebay selling them in OEM packaging for a reasonable cost. Search jagwire teflon.


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by prendrefeu

ebay search for ptfe coated cables, there's plenty of colors available.
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by plpete

Awesome. Thanks all. Didn't realize they are ptfe coated and were just colored black. eBay seems to have the best prices.


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by plpete

I run them with the Jagwire link cables and liners. This combo gives me the best and smoothest shifting and braking I've ever had.


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by lechat

I like the Jagwire Ripcord stainless. A little more $, but the coating doesn't shed like some cheaper versions.

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by kman

I think the clark ptfe are black. They've worked well for me.
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