Looking for cable housing
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Looking for cable housing
I have a 1986 Trek 400T that I updated with modern components. I am looking for new cable housing. The housing is clear, showing the steel underneath. VeloOrange has the brake and shift housings available seperately, but claim they do not match. Does anyone know of other sources? (Or just tell me the colors are close enough for a ridden bike) I have looked with no luck. Here is a picture of the brake housing:
Here is a picture of the bike (because I think it is good looking):
Also, where is Shimano Light Action in the pecking order? The LA rear der on this trek feels as smooth as the Ultegra 10sp on my Cannondale.
Here is a picture of the bike (because I think it is good looking):
Also, where is Shimano Light Action in the pecking order? The LA rear der on this trek feels as smooth as the Ultegra 10sp on my Cannondale.
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Your best bet is to search ebay for the clear color housing. Lots of bikes came with clear housing in the early-mid 80's including Schwinn, Miyata, Univega, so it's not completely rare. I picked up some last year on ebay for a Miyata 210 redo for about a buck a foot. Keep in mind that it will probably not have any kind of lining, so grease them cables.
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I have a 1986 Trek 400T that I updated with modern components. I am looking for new cable housing. The housing is clear, showing the steel underneath. VeloOrange has the brake and shift housings available seperately, but claim they do not match. Does anyone know of other sources? (Or just tell me the colors are close enough for a ridden bike) I have looked with no luck. Here is a picture of the brake housing:
Here is a picture of the bike (because I think it is good looking):
Also, where is Shimano Light Action in the pecking order? The LA rear der on this trek feels as smooth as the Ultegra 10sp on my Cannondale.
Here is a picture of the bike (because I think it is good looking):
Also, where is Shimano Light Action in the pecking order? The LA rear der on this trek feels as smooth as the Ultegra 10sp on my Cannondale.
Wow, that Trek looks sweet! Have you posted more pics anywhere else in C&V? If not, please do (The recent thread about classic frames updated with brifters comes to mind). Sorry I can't help with the clear housing--I'd like to pick up some myself for my RB-2, and haven't seen any lately. I have a Shimano "Light Action" rear derailleur on my '91 Bridgestone CB-0. It has been the smoothest, most reliable unit I have ever owned. When I needed to replace an Exage LX derailleur on a Giant Hybrid I was flipping this year, I was fortunate to find this one on ebay. I think it cost me just over $20 delivered. I felt lucky to get one at that price, as to my mind, they seem as well made as XT of the same vintage.
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Your best bet is to search ebay for the clear color housing. Lots of bikes came with clear housing in the early-mid 80's including Schwinn, Miyata, Univega, so it's not completely rare. I picked up some last year on ebay for a Miyata 210 redo for about a buck a foot. Keep in mind that it will probably not have any kind of lining, so grease them cables.
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Wow, that Trek looks sweet! Have you posted more pics anywhere else in C&V?
It has Tiagra levers, original derailleurs & brakes, Nitto Technomic stem, Cane Creek Stratos wheels, and 28c Vittoria Zaffiro tires. It is a very nice riding bike.
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