Cantilever straddle cables

Double-E F · Jun 21, 2016

Hi all,

What's the best place to source those straddle cables that are to be used on cantilever brakes with Tri-aligns or Chill Pills?

Thanks!

k-rod · Jun 21, 2016

your trusty local bike shop will likely have a handful in stock.

Mike Muz · Jun 21, 2016

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I'm struggling to find cable ends for the 2mm straddle cables. Normal ones are too small! :roll:

Mike

chrisv40 · Jun 21, 2016

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2-Bike-brake- ... giVJXXv8ZQ

Silvergoat · Jun 21, 2016

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bling crimps? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Anodised-Gear ... 6d71a4e085

bargain straddles? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bag-10-Bike-B ... 27e5fee505

02gf74 · Jun 21, 2016

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Mike Muz 67":df8c2s2m said:
I'm struggling to find cable ends for the 2mm straddle cables. Normal ones are too small! :roll:

Mike

What do you mean by normal ones?
I thought brake cable was 2 mm. ... but its been a while as im 100% disced out.

k-rod · Jun 22, 2016

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02gf74":23xhje3d said:
Mike Muz 67":23xhje3d said:

I'm struggling to find cable ends for the 2mm straddle cables. Normal ones are too small! :roll:

Mike

Click to expand...

What do you mean by normal ones?
I thought brake cable was 2 mm. ... but its been a while as im 100% disced out.

It hasn't been 2.0 for a very long time (I'm pretty sure its 1.6 mm now)

Silvergoat · Jun 22, 2016

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k-rod":2lf7zxew said:
02gf74":2lf7zxew said:

Mike Muz 67":2lf7zxew said:

I'm struggling to find cable ends for the 2mm straddle cables. Normal ones are too small! :roll:

Mike

Click to expand...

What do you mean by normal ones?
I thought brake cable was 2 mm. ... but its been a while as im 100% disced out.

Click to expand...

It hasn't been 2.0 for a very long time (I'm pretty sure its 1.6 mm now)

You'll be needing 1.8mm crimps like these http://jagwire.com/products/v/Cable_Tips and I've used these on my straddles http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MTB-Bicycle-B ... TcEjveYgNg or a job lot http://www.on-one.co.uk/i/q/BSJWEC/jobs ... e-end-caps or these http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/good ... -prod23409 It helps to have very good cable cutters and also put a very tiny dash of oil on the cable end to ease it it if tight... May be email the suppliers first to confirm dimensions before buying.

Cantilever straddle cables

Double-E F

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