Inexpensive (flexible) outer cables for winter bike

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Champ5000
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Joined: Fri Apr 18, 2014 4:13 pm
Location: Denmark

by Champ5000

Hi all

Looking for a set of inexpensive outer cables for brake and gear that are fairly light and most important flexible for my winter bike.

I have previously been using Jagwire “Road Pro” which are very stiff and not flexible.

If the outer cable could be used for both brake and gear it would be an advantage.

In continuation of using the same outer cable for both brake and gear which inner cable to use?

Any recommendations?

Best ragards

Christian

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Champ5000
Posts: 80
Joined: Fri Apr 18, 2014 4:13 pm
Location: Denmark

by Champ5000

Hi all

Ended up with a set of Shimano inner and outer.

Very happy about the price and flexibility.

Not to happy about the weight.

I guess I can’t have it all :-)

victorduraace
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by victorduraace

Stiff cable usually means better shifting and braking quality. Problem might be with cable routing. I used Niro turbo which was terrible.compared to shimano and jagwire.

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