Cables

What does the cable sheathing on internally routed cables do?
On some bikes the liner plays a role in keeping dirt or moisture from affecting the area where the cable rubs against a guide. Usually this will be on...
Correct gear cable for vintage Shimano 600 derailleur?
Are all Shimano gear cables compatible?Are all gear cables the same?Are all bike derailleur cables the same?How do I install a new derailleur cable?H...
Sram rear derailleur cable
Can you use a Shimano cable with a SRAM derailleur?Are Shimano and SRAM shifter cables the same?Are all derailleur cables the same?Are Shimano gear c...
Length of rear derailleur cable
2-1/2 meters ought to do the trick. Most stock rear deraileur cables are plenty long. How long should bike cables be?How long should a rear derailleur...
Shimano brake cable
Are all Shimano gear cables compatible?What size are Shimano cables?Is there a difference between brake cables and gear cables?Can I use a Shimano sh...
Bicycle gear cable
Are brake and gear cables the same on a bike?Are bike gear cables easy to replace?Are all gear cables the same?Are all bike cables the same size?How ...
Jagwire gear cable
Is jagwire compatible with Shimano?Where are Jagwire cables made?Are Jagwire cables good?What is SST inner wire?Can you use Shift cable for dropper p...
Bicycle brake cable diameter
Most brake cables are 1.5 or 1.6mm in diameter. Most shift cables are 1.1 or 1.2mm, galvanized shifter cables are 1.3mm. What diameter are bike brake ...
Bicycle shift cable diameter
Most brake cables are 1.5 or 1.6mm in diameter. Most shift cables are 1.1 or 1.2mm, galvanized shifter cables are 1.3mm. What is the diameter of bicyc...