Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 945
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From: Madison, WI
Bikes: Gary Fisher Aquila (retired), Specialized Allez Sport (in parts), Cannondale R500, HP Velotechnic Street Machine, Dented Blue Fixed Gear (retired), Seven Tsunami SSFG, Specialized Stumpjumper Comp Hardtail (alloy version)
+1 on the Gore Ride-On cables. Though they may be overkill for your purposes, since you're not doing much mud riding. However, Shimano does make packaged cable and housing sets which will fit your requirements quite nicely. These cable sets will be compatible with any system except for Campagnolo.