Coloured gear/brake cables

[IDB1]

Thinking of either red or white cables for the GT, all bar 1 need replacing anyway . .

Can I get a ready made set?

 

[cyfa2809]

i dont think you can, not to specific bikes anyway. you normally buy it in lengths and fit your own ferrules once cut to desired length

 

[IDB1]

Ok cool...

Seen some on that auction site but is there a place to buy the quality stuff at a decent price?

 

[cyfa2809]

possibly check the cycle shops
(evans, wiggle, crc) other than that i normally just look on that auction site
or your local bike shop sould be able to source some for you

 

[8690q]

Guy on ebay selling some sp41 4mm in red or blue. Enough for 1 bike.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/gear-cable-set-SH ... 5886f250e1

 

[fagin]

This guy has coloured brake cables

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT

 

[velomaniac]

BMX specialists are usually good for coloured brake cables

 

[IDB1]

Cool... cheers guys..

Is it easier just to buy a single length and cut it to suit the bike it's for?

Would a metre each for brakes/gears be sufficient ??

I guess getting a proper cutter is a bonus.... :roll:

 

[cyfa2809]

yes just buy one length and cut to specification, a metre will do your front brake easily, metre and a half ish for rear. can vary greatly though so best cut to fit
i just use cable cutters for mine and carefully trim off the metal after so none is in contact with the cable, and make sure the ferrule fits over it. job done

 

[IDB1]

Just thought.. it's for an SS build so I don't need gear cables!!... :roll:

2.5m it is then (plus 4 ferrules and 2 crimpy endy things)

The bikes seem to vary with bare cable showing, some have a sleeve over it, others don't bother.. is it purely aesthetic or does one have an advantage over the other?

Sorry for all the questions chaps...