Brake housing
03-03-19, 10:00 PM
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Brake housing
I'm restoring a cool lemon 72 Schwinn Sports Tourer and want the brake / shifting cables to be in a brown (leather color) but can't find it anywhere. What/who besides Amazon can I use? Google also hasn't given me anything.
Is there a bike shop or company that is good?
Is there a bike shop or company that is good?
03-03-19, 10:16 PM
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I believe Velo Orange has brown brake & shift cable housings :
https://velo-orange.com/collections/...nt=50643540551
https://velo-orange.com/collections/...nt=50643540551
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Check out this deal (in multiple configurations) from france:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAKE-LEVER...451?nav=SEARCH
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BRAKE-LEVER...451?nav=SEARCH
03-04-19, 06:34 PM
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Thanks all
Majority rules - Velo cables are on the way. Thanks for the responses.
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