Mountain Biking - NoKon Cable & Cable Housing System

So was reading the May issue of MBA and in The Garage Files they were talking about how to install the NoKon Cable & Cable Housing System. I was wondering if any peeps here are using this system or have seen it in uses, and what you may think of it or how it works ? It seem pretty cool, but for the price tag..

Any thoughts on this ?

http://www.nokon.com/NokonUSA_Home.htm

I don't have them yet but may someday. Like you, I'm stoked on the concept and know people using them but have a hard time justifying the price. Aztec Powerlines (http://www.deltacycle.com/product.php?g=14) are similar and similarly pricey.

I'm looking for a beading supply (you know, like costume jewelry?) that carries aluminum beads in quantity cheap and I'll try slipping them inside polyethlene tubing from the hardware store.

Never used them personally, but I've installed them on a couple bikes in the shop. Solution to a nonexistent problem is my impression, but the customers seem pretty happy with them.

Never used 'em. Expensive and silly.

The Jagwire stuff I use seems to work just fine.

had them on my mtn bike for 3 or so years now for my shifting system and i notice the difference. I also installed some on the front brake of my SS road bike it really makes a difference. If you run mechanical disk brakes then I think they would be a worthwhile addition. Be warned, they are somewhat of a pain to install!

I had them for a couple of years. The aluminum segments corrode, and creak like mad. shifted fine though. I have a set of Dry Cables on there that work fine and are quiet.

I have them currently on my touring rig.
One giant advantage that I have noticed is the ability to do real tight angles.
Typically running Shimano brifters and intead of a wide loop you can keep the cable real tight to the bars and form a "D" type angle.
I use them so I can mount a very large handlebar bag where the mess of cable housings would be.

I also had them on a cyclocross bike and honestly I liked them a lot because I thought they ran better after constant mud and water exposure.
I personally have not experienced the creaking that the OP suggests, but I see the potential.

I personally have not experienced the creaking that the OP suggests, but I see the potential.

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