Yup, they used the same cables for the derailleurs and brakes. The gear cables seem fine, but it's down right dangerous to have brakes with such weak cables.

Anyhoo...just finished replacing the brake cables and truing the wheels. I tightened the spokes to bring a level of consistency, and guess what, the rim got warped pretty badly. Luckily, I ordered a TS-8 truing stand, which arrived today. It was really a life saver. The brak pads dont always help truing badly warped wheels and fine tuning the wheel. The rim really feels light and cheaply made soft aluminum i think. Would like to see how it holds up...

The bike is now finely tuned. The next component to be replaced will be the nylon brake levers and the rear derailleur, but I would like to see how long it holds up before giving out.

I learned a great deal from this bike, no doubt about it...

u guys wouldn't want to see my bike shop, would ya? Got some new tools today..



I have one more bike to take care off tomorrow...and then off riding this season.

Cheers.