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Using brake cable housing for derailleur cable?

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Old 08-15-08, 07:51 AM
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Using brake cable housing for derailleur cable?

Is there any real reason to not use brake cable housing for derailleur cable? Will it work?
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Old 08-15-08, 08:03 AM
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Compresses too much. You can use it but the shifting will feel vauge.
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Old 08-15-08, 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by OnTheRivet
Compresses too much. You can use it but the shifting will feel vauge.
Huh?

Edit, just read Sheldon's take. Nevermind.
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