Joined: Jul 2015
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From: NW Oregon
Bikes: 1982 Trek 930R Custom, '91 Diamondback Ascent w/ XT, XTR updates, Fuji Team Pro CF road flyer, Specialized Sirrus Gravel Convert, '09 Comencal Meta 5.5 XC, '02 Marin MBX500, '84 Gitane Criterium bike
Shimano compressionless, stranded housings.
jagwire has similar housing, too.
the teflon lined housings are usually "compressionless", and worlds stiffer than the coil stuff.
i have a spool of the shimano that i use on the better bikes.... walmart bikes get the coiled steel type housing.
do be aware that the cable runs can be stiffer to the point of causing a bit of drag/deflection to the steering.... people that ride no-handed a lot have complained on these forums... correct length/routing should reduce that effect to the point of not being an issue.
Last edited by maddog34; 08-01-17 at 06:01 PM.