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[Closed] New gear cable outers?

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I got myself some shiny new X.0 shifters and derailleur, can I re-use my existing (Jagwire) cable outers, or is it better to replace?

If keeping them do I need to attempt to "clean" them internally for smoother shifting, incase there is any crud inside them?


 
Posted : 07/12/2009 11:21 am
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Probably easier just to replace.


 
Posted : 07/12/2009 12:18 pm
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It'd just be tight of you not to after spending that much on the shifters and mech. They don't just get dirty inside, they wear internally too.
Make sure you get sealed ferrules for them. Shimano's have O rings in them to keep the crap out.


 
Posted : 07/12/2009 12:20 pm
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and you all know what my next question will be!

What should I get? (thats lightweight)


 
Posted : 07/12/2009 12:24 pm
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unless they have an inner liner that can be replaced (as per Nokon's) I'd replace.. With SP41


 
Posted : 07/12/2009 12:26 pm
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You could try grey outer casing, that LOOKS lighter than black. I'm not aware of any specific lightweight outer on the market.


 
Posted : 07/12/2009 12:29 pm
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Transfil flying snake stuff is made from Kevlar but it's £22 for a set. You'll probably save 10g!


 
Posted : 07/12/2009 12:39 pm
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Ive just been looking at that Nokon stuff, I personally think its FUGLY!!!

I am not too bothered about saving weight, just dont want the outers to weigh any more than my current Jagwire. Do quite fancy some red outers though.... 🙄


 
Posted : 07/12/2009 12:43 pm
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I just use bog standard shimano stuff from the LBS (JE JAMES in sheff). I run full length outer, so just get them to cut me off 3m for a bikes worth.


 
Posted : 07/12/2009 12:45 pm
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[i]Ive just been looking at that Nokon stuff, I personally think its FUGLY!!![/i]

I bought it, it's shite! Magazines have a lot to answer for.


 
Posted : 07/12/2009 12:46 pm