Originally Posted by
Carbonfiberboy
I've broken RD cables, never a FD or brake. So I always carry a RD cable. Quite small, quite light, really. I'd hate to try loaded touring on a 2 or 3 speed bike, though that's fine on a sport bike.
The cable broke in half? or did the little crimp piece on the end fall off? or something else? I can't imagine an airplane grade metal cable breaking.