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gear and brake cable

  • 30-04-2015 1:19pm
    #1
    jon1981
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    Hi,

    Looking into my next project of replacing some cable (Virgin when it comes to do this). I'm running 105s on a road bike. Looking at the cable options on the interweb, cable seems to be pretty expensive with most options running at 25-30 euro for gear cables and likewise for brake cables. Is this necessary? I notice there is cheaper cable down around the 5-6 euro mark and so not sure what to look for!

    any advice?

    Jon


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  • #2
    pprendeville
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,907 ✭✭✭pprendeville


    I got mine recently on ebay and it's as good as Shimano from using it for 3 months. Link. Got inner and outer cable and it comes with all the ferrules necessary. They'll cut it to size also if you want. Great service.

    I used Parcl Motel for delivery btw.


  • #3
    jon1981
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,359 ✭✭✭jon1981


    pprendeville wrote: »
    I got mine recently on ebay and it's as good as Shimano from using it for 3 months. Link. Got inner and outer cable and it comes with all the ferrules necessary. They'll cut it to size also if you want. Great service.

    I used Parcl Motel for delivery btw.

    cheers for the recommendation. What groupset are you running? Any noticeable difference between Shimano and these?


  • #4
    pprendeville
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    Dura Ace RD, Ultegra crankset, no noticeable difference. Does the same job I find. Can be a bit complicated with descriptions if you're not sure which cable is which so if you're unsure email them 1st. The fella replies very quick and is a sound chap.


  • #5
    jon1981
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,359 ✭✭✭jon1981


    pprendeville wrote: »
    Dura Ace RD, Ultegra crankset, no noticeable difference. Does the same job I find. Can be a bit complicated with descriptions if you're not sure which cable is which so if you're unsure email them 1st. The fella replies very quick and is a sound chap.

    Brilliant, thanks!


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