Jagwire Pro Road cable kit is the bomb
09-24-13, 06:32 PM
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Interesting that they did the linear on the brakes as a stock set up. I learned this little trick a number of years ago when I was setting up my first set of mechanical disc brakes. It's amazing the difference in they way it makes your brakes feel. I didn't know that you could buy a complete kit that way.
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09-24-13, 06:42 PM
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Interesting that they did the linear on the brakes as a stock set up. I learned this little trick a number of years ago when I was setting up my first set of mechanical disc brakes. It's amazing the difference in they way it makes your brakes feel. I didn't know that you could buy a complete kit that way.
09-25-13, 07:57 AM
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I've been using this kit for years, mainly because it's familiar and I don't see a point in trying something new. The Jagwire kit is easy to find, works well, is complete and doesn't cost very much.
Two complaints:
1. I don't understand the point of the taper in the "POP" brake ferrules, it just seems to allow the ferrule to "float" in the brake carrier. They work just fine, I just don't see any gain here.
5. They stopped including the longer rubber frame protectors in the kit. These things work well and are simple to mount. You can buy them for $5 or reuse them endlessly once you have them, but it's a little annoying that they're not in the kit any more.
Two complaints:
1. I don't understand the point of the taper in the "POP" brake ferrules, it just seems to allow the ferrule to "float" in the brake carrier. They work just fine, I just don't see any gain here.
5. They stopped including the longer rubber frame protectors in the kit. These things work well and are simple to mount. You can buy them for $5 or reuse them endlessly once you have them, but it's a little annoying that they're not in the kit any more.
09-25-13, 08:09 AM
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I've been using this kit for years, mainly because it's familiar and I don't see a point in trying something new. The Jagwire kit is easy to find, works well, is complete and doesn't cost very much.
Two complaints:
1. I don't understand the point of the taper in the "POP" brake ferrules, it just seems to allow the ferrule to "float" in the brake carrier. They work just fine, I just don't see any gain here.
5. They stopped including the longer rubber frame protectors in the kit. These things work well and are simple to mount. You can buy them for $5 or reuse them endlessly once you have them, but it's a little annoying that they're not in the kit any more.
Two complaints:
1. I don't understand the point of the taper in the "POP" brake ferrules, it just seems to allow the ferrule to "float" in the brake carrier. They work just fine, I just don't see any gain here.
5. They stopped including the longer rubber frame protectors in the kit. These things work well and are simple to mount. You can buy them for $5 or reuse them endlessly once you have them, but it's a little annoying that they're not in the kit any more.
09-25-13, 05:16 PM
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And I, for one, appreciate your post. Your experiences, and how you articulated the differences in performance, are interesting to me.
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I can't find these cable kits on any of the popular cycling sites. Where am I suppose to buy them??
To go with my raw aluminum & black Caad 10, I am thinking the grey would go well. I might also go with red and get some red bar tape... Oh, the choices.
To go with my raw aluminum & black Caad 10, I am thinking the grey would go well. I might also go with red and get some red bar tape... Oh, the choices.
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Look on Ebay. Put them on one of my road bikes and on our tandem and have been happy with them .
09-25-13, 09:22 PM
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The ebay listings are mostly from foreign sellers in OEM packaging, which means they could be made by any manufacturer and only minimally mimicking Jagwire branding. I'm skeptical of buying an item that could result in my death if it fails from a no-name Chinese manufacturer... Are there any reputable sellers that have these?
09-25-13, 09:29 PM
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I don't know what you guys are talking about re: unavailability. I bought from three different ebay sellers all in USA. You can see the package is either right or not. Very distinctive. Here is the result of a Google search:
Jagwire Pro Racer Road...
$34.99
BicycleBuys.c...
Jagwire Pro Racer Road Cable Kit Black$34.99 -
BicycleBuys.com
Free Shipping Over $99.00
Jagwire Racer Road Pro Ca...
$44.54
BikeTiresDire...
Jagwire Racer Road Pro Cable Kit Black Housing$44.54 -
BikeTiresDirect.com
Orders Over $100 Ship Free, No Sales Tax!
Jagwire Racer Road Pro Ca...
$34.64
Westernbike...
Jagwire Racer Road Pro Cable Kit Black Housing$34.64 -
Westernbikeworks.com
WesternBikeworks® - Guaranteed Lowest Prices!
Jagwire Road Pro Complete...
$48.99
American Cyc...
Jagwire Road Pro Complete Cable Kit$48.99 -
American Cycle and Fitness
Jagwire Road Pro Complete...
$48.99
2 Rivers Bicy...
Jagwire Road Pro Complete Cable Kit$48.99 -
2 Rivers Bicycle and Outdoor
Most of these are known to be completely reputable.
Jagwire Pro Racer Road...
$34.99
BicycleBuys.c...
Jagwire Pro Racer Road Cable Kit Black$34.99 -
BicycleBuys.com
Free Shipping Over $99.00
Jagwire Racer Road Pro Ca...
$44.54
BikeTiresDire...
Jagwire Racer Road Pro Cable Kit Black Housing$44.54 -
BikeTiresDirect.com
Orders Over $100 Ship Free, No Sales Tax!
Jagwire Racer Road Pro Ca...
$34.64
Westernbike...
Jagwire Racer Road Pro Cable Kit Black Housing$34.64 -
Westernbikeworks.com
WesternBikeworks® - Guaranteed Lowest Prices!
Jagwire Road Pro Complete...
$48.99
American Cyc...
Jagwire Road Pro Complete Cable Kit$48.99 -
American Cycle and Fitness
Jagwire Road Pro Complete...
$48.99
2 Rivers Bicy...
Jagwire Road Pro Complete Cable Kit$48.99 -
2 Rivers Bicycle and Outdoor
Most of these are known to be completely reputable.
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09-26-13, 08:31 AM
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$34 + free shipping at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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https://www.universalcycles.com/shopp...?category=4385
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Great cables for cheap. I like them better than Yokozuna now. Yokozuna's don't play nice with some frames.
Word of caution that the braided colors are slightly thicker than the solid colors. If you use inline barrel adjuster for the FD then you need the 4.5mm adjusters.
Word of caution that the braided colors are slightly thicker than the solid colors. If you use inline barrel adjuster for the FD then you need the 4.5mm adjusters.
09-27-13, 01:16 PM
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Great cables for cheap. I like them better than Yokozuna now. Yokozuna's don't play nice with some frames.
Word of caution that the braided colors are slightly thicker than the solid colors. If you use inline barrel adjuster for the FD then you need the 4.5mm adjusters.
Word of caution that the braided colors are slightly thicker than the solid colors. If you use inline barrel adjuster for the FD then you need the 4.5mm adjusters.
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I'm guessing that, in Madison WI, you have a bike shop close by.
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