Thread: shifter vs brake housings, quick question!
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Old 02-10-12, 12:46 AM
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brake. is a coil of square wire, gear is a facia.. a long bundle..
the latter, wires all standing on end,
is said to be compression less. index shifting needs minimal compression
Friction shifting, both can be coil housing..
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