Where do you get Sturmey Archer shift cables in the US?
01-19-24, 10:17 AM
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Where do you get Sturmey Archer shift cables in the US?
Every source I find by Googling sells the 3 speed cable and housing as a set. I just want the cables.
01-19-24, 11:54 AM
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...I make my own, using a crimper and wire leader crimps from the fishing tackle department, and a length of regular old derailleur cable and lined housing.
The end that goes into the trigger shifter just needs a steel crimp of the proper size for the cable you use. The end that goes into the screw barrel on the hub end is also a crimp, after the housing and screw barrel are threaded on. I think that might be why you're having trouble finding anything that doesn't include the housing. Most people are not equipped to do the crimping.
...I make my own, using a crimper and wire leader crimps from the fishing tackle department, and a length of regular old derailleur cable and lined housing.
The end that goes into the trigger shifter just needs a steel crimp of the proper size for the cable you use. The end that goes into the screw barrel on the hub end is also a crimp, after the housing and screw barrel are threaded on. I think that might be why you're having trouble finding anything that doesn't include the housing. Most people are not equipped to do the crimping.
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01-19-24, 11:57 AM
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https://www.amazon.com/CABLE-Speed-S.../dp/B000AO5K5G
For $9.98 plus shipping, you can get a Sunlite cable plus housing.
I don't think you can find a better price if you try for cable only.
For $9.98 plus shipping, you can get a Sunlite cable plus housing.
I don't think you can find a better price if you try for cable only.
