Which cables for Dura Ace 9000

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Flint
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by Flint

Can anybody recommend an alternative cableset for use with dura ace 9000? Although the shifters are the newer 9001 model i just wondered if other cables still work ok without shimanos coating.

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cobrakai
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by cobrakai

I'm using the teflon coated jagwire cables with 6800, presumable it would be fine with 9001 as well.

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mariovalentim
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by mariovalentim

may I ask why not use Shimano's cables? They are top notch

Flint
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by Flint

Ok thanks, it was more because my lbs said the coating peels off. It's also a new groupset and I therefore want to swap the grey outers for black.

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pavel
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by pavel

mariovalentim wrote:may I ask why not use Shimano's cables? They are top notch



for one thing, the cheapest price i've seen on a gear shift cable is $9.61.... And the coating does fray/peel, which while should not affect performance (according to shimano) doesnt look great.

trailflow1
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by trailflow1

Keep the polymer cables. They are great. The peeling is a non issue. Change the outers to black SP41.

Birdman
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by Birdman

Yokozuna Reaction, very slick, very awesome! However, the none compressible brake cable housing has a larger than usual outer diameter and was a but of a problem for my 6800 shifters. It shifts great though. Highly recommended.
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MikeDee
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by MikeDee

I wonder if these cables are really that good, or is it the SP-41 lube that makes them slick? I wonder if a regular stainless cable lubed with SP-41 wouldn't work as well. It would last longer and be cheaper.

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by Birdman

The Yokozuna inner cables ARE slick. The cables alone makes a difference, housings improves some more.
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trailflow1
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by trailflow1

Its the polymer coating that makes them slicker than normal cables and works well in my experience. Its more noticeable on the brake cables. SP41 outer is also very good. So the combination of both works excellent. The coating can bunch up mainly around the exposed cable exit sections but it can be easily picked off with your fingernail. I've never found it to cause any braking or shifting issues.

i am currently using some generic stainless gear cables with SP41 on DA9001. They also work fine. I'd say 85% as good as any polymer cables. and are indeed much cheaper. :)

Pottsy
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by Pottsy

Stainless cables all the way.

srshaw
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by srshaw

I use some jagwire cables. I was planning on upgrading my frame, so figured I'd save the da cables that came the groupset for that. They seem to work fine. Very strong brakes and shifting is light and accurate.

jorisee01
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by jorisee01

And jagwire has black inner cables for if you need to run your cable externally.


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Alpine318is
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by Alpine318is

I have used the Yokozuna cables on a couple bikes and other than the housings being a bit stiff, I love the cables.
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WannabeWeenie
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by WannabeWeenie

I'm using PowerCordz in their Swift housing with no issues. DA 9001 brifters and 9000 derailleurs, eebrakes.

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