Thread: How specific are cables to a groupset?
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Old 04-17-17 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Ogsarg
Probably a dumb question but looking at replacement shift and brake cables, I see Shimano offers an Ultregra set, Dura-Ace set, etc, and also a universal set.

What is the difference? Is it just a quality level or something related to how they fit to the different components?
Quality levels and FEATURE levels.... the "Fit" is up to the installers....

and it's not just the cables, the CASINGS are usually different, too.
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