Lightweight mechanical brake cables?
Posted: Wed Nov 14, 2018 4:24 am
Hi folks, another classic weight weenie question: what are the lightest mechanical brake cable options (that do not involve aluminum links)?
I have seen lots of mention of allegator i-linc, jagwire “whatever” link... but i can’t help but think that would be annoying (think rub) where the cables come near the frame (rear brake cable) or going up into bars. So then you end up buying two kits and splicing them together based on where on the bike the cable is (or maybe i misunderstand). Marginal gain, max price, max annoyance.
So i am looking for a premium brake liner/cable that is also light... but not this link stuff.
Jagwire elite road sealed cables seem to be the ticket. I see ashima did some kevlar stuff in 2011. Kcnc seems to make a nice gold colored cable...
What is the hot stuff?? I am not willing to sacrafice performance (mission critical part), but i want light.
Thanks for opinion/insight. I am really getting into the truly marginal gains weight savings on my bike.
I have seen lots of mention of allegator i-linc, jagwire “whatever” link... but i can’t help but think that would be annoying (think rub) where the cables come near the frame (rear brake cable) or going up into bars. So then you end up buying two kits and splicing them together based on where on the bike the cable is (or maybe i misunderstand). Marginal gain, max price, max annoyance.
So i am looking for a premium brake liner/cable that is also light... but not this link stuff.
Jagwire elite road sealed cables seem to be the ticket. I see ashima did some kevlar stuff in 2011. Kcnc seems to make a nice gold colored cable...
What is the hot stuff?? I am not willing to sacrafice performance (mission critical part), but i want light.
Thanks for opinion/insight. I am really getting into the truly marginal gains weight savings on my bike.