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Thought I could get away with using the old ones on the new build but rust and fraying sais no,I want a decent outer and there are a few on e market so what are your suggestions,can I get a roll of the stuff so I can just cut off what I need?
Shimano SP41 and a decent inner. Parkers used to do it in 10m rolls but have closed - IIRC UK Bike store were an option - the forum search might throw up the threads where it was discussed. BTW SP41 is available in Technicolor so there's another decision for you 😉
Available by the half metre at my [url= http://www.summittosea.co.uk/sis-sp41-outer-gear-casing-with-silicon-grease-4mm-by-shimano.ir?cName=cycling-cycle-components-accessories-tools-spare-replacement-parts-transmission-components-chains-cranks-derailleurs-etc-cables-cable-housings-cable-accessories ]LBS[/url] free postage on orders over £10
There was somewhere else doing the 10m rolls of sp41, I'll have a look and put the link up here.
EDIT as bigyin posted [url= http://www.singletrackbikes.co.uk/m7b0s418p14363/Shimano_Spares_SIS_SP41_outer_gear_casing_with_silicon_grease_black_4_mm_%2810_metre_roll%29 ]HERE[/url]
[url= http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/TOJWPGO/jobsworth-pro-gear-outer ]Planet X cable outer[/url] 30m for £15!!!
Inners make a big difference too. I always use stainless inners. There are a lot of plated inners around that look good new, but when the plating wears off with use/friction, corrosion sets in and they start to stick. Not a big difference in price, but a big difference in performance 8)
Any inner and outer with middleburn cable oilers. Occasional blast of GT85 keeps my cables sweet for yonks.
I prefer SP51
why cynic-al,what is the difference?
dan have you used the Planet X stuff? I saw that the other week but wasn't sure as not seen any reviews on it.
It has a bigger internal bore so less vulnerable to contamination etc.
1.1mm cables are better than 1.2mm for same reason.
Halfords are knocking out Clarks stainless inner and a length of outer with ferrules for £1.99. Order online, pick up in store.
Sounds good to me cynic-al,makes sense to have a bigger bore,thanks for the info,I have 1.1 inners so I'm ok on that score.
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Halfords are knocking out Clarks stainless inner and a length of outer with ferrules for £1.99. Order online, pick up in store.
I picked up 4 of these the other week and the lad serving double checked the price as he didn't believe they were that cheap.
Bargain at the moment.
Granny Ring - only got it a week ago, and haven't fitted it yet. It looks identical to SP41 to me - described as stainless, sheathed, etc.
Ok cheers would be good to get some feedback when you've tried it.
I can send you a metre if you like?