Univega Alpina 506 from 1996

[goldtop]

Not sure how long they've been on. I would guess the housings are original and maybe the brake cables :shock: Gear cables look newer but are frayed at the ends. It shifts and stops ok but I'd hate to lose the brakes on a fast road descent.

Also what about those bridges? Are direct replacements available or are there better options?

 

[jimo746]

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By "bridges" I assume you mean the straddle cable that links the two sides of each brake?
You can still get Shimano ones. If yours are ok then you could re-use them, it's more the cables that run inside the outer that get corroded and affect function. Or you can get a plain straddle cable and pimp it out with a fancy cable hanger

 

[goldtop]

The straddle cables look in good condition so I'll just give them a good clean. New set of Jagwire brake/gear cables and housings now ordered.

I've found a few video guides to replacing gear and brake cables, but is there anything I should be aware of regarding my particular group set?

 

[jimo746]

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what gear Shifters you got? Usually there's a hole in the shifter to pull the old cable out/fit the new one, sometimes there's a small screw covering the hole, you'll figure it out.
I came across your thread looking at Univega's as I have just got one myself

 

[goldtop]

Shifters/levers are the same as these...