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Old 10-03-15 | 03:15 PM
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Bikes: too many bikes from 1967 10s (5x2)Frejus to a Sumitomo Ti/Chorus aluminum 10s (10x2), plus one non-susp mtn bike I use as my commuter

Besides the width, the type of head determines the function because it has to match the appropriate lever. Gar wires have smaller heads in the 4-5mm size range. OTOH brake wires have stepped "egg" shaped heads or a squat barrel shaped head with the wire exiting the side. Both brake cable heads are in the 8mm size range.

Here's a photo which may help. ABC are brake cables, CD gear.
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