Originally Posted by
icemilkcoffee
Unless you have a specific problem with your cables rusting, Stainless cables are NOT better than galvanized. Read explanation from people who know far more about cables than us: Aircraft mechanics:
mechanicsupport.com: Aircraft Control Cable - Stainless or Galvanized?
Stainless cables are stiff, high friction, self galling; while galvanized cables are softer, self-lubricating and low friction.
Ummm….we’re talking bikes not Airplanes. Different applications have different requirements. I’ve installed tens of thousand of cables. SS for the win every time.