Thread: Should Campy cables be replaced with Campy cables?
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Old 05-09-15 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by tonyprieto28
I have a campy 8 speed group. I'm replacing the original HB stem with an H20 angled stem. The original campy cables are in great shape but they will not be long enough for the new stem. Do I replace with Camp cables ( expensive) or will generic cables work just as well?
As long as you use cables with Campagnolo ends you'll be fine. Shimano ends are a little bigger and can jam.

D - Shimano
E - Campagnolo



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