Thread: brake-cable with smooth rolled inner-wire?
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Old 01-08-18 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by DannoXYZ
I remember seeing decades ago a brake-cable with inner-wire rolled smooth. So that the outer surface of inner-wire where it rubs on housing was actually smooth instead of braided. Anyone know who made this? Dia-compe? Is it still available?

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Jagwire makes some. The Jagwire brake cables sold at REI are pulled through a mandrel or whatever. Edit: look for "die-extruded" on label.
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