Bicycle Mechanics - What cables to order

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EVH_Joe
06-26-07, 09:24 AM
Hi,

I'm going to be putting a new set of bars on my road bike so I thought I'd replace the cables as well - they're about five years old now.

Problem is there is no bike shop for 200 miles & I don't know which cables to purchase.

I have Shimano Dura-Ace components.

Any help would be appreciated.

Joe


capwater
06-26-07, 09:54 AM
STI shift cables and generic brake cables. If you are just swapping out the bars, onlt brake cables required.

EVH_Joe
06-26-07, 10:24 AM
STI shift cables and generic brake cables. If you are just swapping out the bars, onlt brake cables required.


Appreciate the the quick response & the info. :)


Al1943
06-26-07, 10:30 AM
If you're going to replace the cables be sure to also replace the cable housings. They are at least as important.