SP41 full outer + cheap SS inner cable. Never have issues with it sticking or affecting shifting. With a full outer I don’t lube the cable. Partials I might do, but I don’t use them these days.
But if you like spend a bit on teflon coated inners. Or you can lube the cable.
pjbarton – Member
So I have the opportunity to add oil, or WD40 type stuff… any experiences?
Light oil, or wax. Not WD40!
WD40 is a solvent and water displacer. Not a lubricant. Use it to free rusty locks. Though you could use it on a rusty gear cable I guess, but the cable is shot anyway at that stage.
The same goes for GT85. It’s WD40 with a teflon additive to let Halfords convince their customers they can lubricate everything with it, and thus have them bring their bikes in to be fixed a few weeks later when all the grease is gone and it’s grinding away 😉