those black "slick" cables that come witht e the shimano cable and housing sets are SUCH a gimmick! usually, the black coating is gone from the inside of every bend in as little as two weeks worth of rides.
i love selling it though cause the mark up on that gimmick is through the roof.
Originally Posted by Nessism
Shimano housing is significantly better quality than the generic crap that Quality sells (and many LBS's use/sell). The Dura Ace outer housing seems to be the same as the other Shimano housing, only in a different gray color. Good stuff either way and much better than generic - remains flexable much longer.
The Dura Ace inner cables are stainless with a "slick" profile so they slide well. I'm not sure about the other Shimano cables but most likely they are stainless as well.
you've failed to prove how the shimano stuff is any better than the "generic crap" that most shops sell. we sell both shimano and QBP from a roll and either lasts just as long and seems to be of the same quality.