Sealed gear cable kits

[haydnw]

I'm just wondering how these work in relation to cable guides. Do you split the outer and just run it either side of the guide, or do I need special cable guides? I appreciate this a pretty basic question, but I can't seem to find the answer anywhere!

I guess the other thing is... are they actually any good? Anyone got any experience with them?

Cheers!

 

[cornholio's RC200]

The Gore Ride-ons that I use go through sleeves which fit through the cable guides. No splitting required.

The PTFE coated cables are sealed at the end of the sleeve by a rubber boot similar to a v-brake noodle. This keeps the crud from getting in the cables. You do have to use some care with installation though as they are bloody expensive to mess up.

From what I've found, unless you break one or want to replace them you'll never have to touch them. No lube or anything required. I've just replaced my gear cables after 12 or so years of wet and muddy (Manchester) conditions and that was only because 1) I was rebuilding the bike and 2) they were actually making them again after a gap of quite a few years. Pricey stuff but excellent

 

[xizang]

I use the poor man's version and just use full outers on brakes and gears. No splitting of the outers so in theory it's a sealed system.
The only difference is you have to zip-tie the cables to the frame OR you could use the bolt-on Hope cable guides.
Squirt some nice oil/grease in the outers before pushing the cables through and they should move nice'n'smooth

 

[haydnw]

Cheers - might give them a go then. Did consider the full length outer route, but I'm a fussy git.

Edit: Just found this much cheaper alternative. Thought I'd put a link in case it's any use to anyone in the future.

 

[xizang]

Edit: Just found this much cheaper alternative. Thought I'd put a link in case it's any use to anyone in the future.

Bought them about a year ago. Not too bad but I still prefer my full outers.

 

[suburbanreuben]

Does anyone know whether the Ride on sleeves will pass through any other gear cable outers than their own?
I have 2 unused inners/liners but only about 18" of outer left...

 

[jango]

Does anyone know whether the Ride on sleeves will pass through any other gear cable outers than their own?

No, unfortunately.

 

[beepbeep]

Just fitted some white Ride-On cables...

They do take a bit of concentration to fit (it's actually easier than it looks in the instructions ) but they make a noticeable difference on my Intense Uzzi with it's long cable runs. As cornholio's RC200 says they feel like they'll be a 'fit and forget' part like Maguras. We'll see how they survive the Swedish winter!