Bicycle Mechanics - Derailleur Cable Housing Question

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charles1324

12-31-10, 07:00 PM

My bike currently has 5mm derailleur cable housing. Can I replace this with 4mm housing, in particular the Jagwire Hyper Cable and Housing Kit? I'm concerned about where the housing enters the frame stops. Will there be too much slack here or will the ferrules included with the kit compensate for the difference in size?

thanks and Happy New Year to all
charlie

reptilezs

12-31-10, 07:04 PM

the ferules for 4mm housing will make up the difference

FBinNY

12-31-10, 09:28 PM

the ferules for 4mm housing will make up the difference

+1, the outside dimensions of ferrules for 4mm and 5mm housing are the same. Thicker walls make up the difference.

charles1324

01-01-11, 07:27 AM

Thanks guys for the replies.