Originally Posted by
Bigbus
I picked up a complete kit (brake and shifter cables) at the local hardware store (Bell) for under 6 bucks. Since they're regular replacement items anyway, why go hog wild?
I think it boils down to how well it works before you replace it. Die drawn cables are smoother and therefore have less friction. The cockpit interface requires less effort or guesswork to use with less friction. Brake levers spring back quickly and shifting is effortless, with upshifts happening instantly.
Another item to consider would be the 'false economy' potential. If a $30 kit lasts 5 years, it is in effect the same price as an annual $6 expense, without the additional labor to remove and replace the cables. I'm curious about it, I wonder if we've already had a thread on cable and housing replacement.
Edit:
WE HAVE MANY THREADS
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Most of the original posts start "I'm sure it's been asked before..."