My 28 year old Gary Fisher MTB needs brake cables again.
This is the basic system:
I think I used Clarks previously but it has been about 10 years since the last cable replacement -- I ride 5-6 mile every other day on my Gary Fisher hybridized grocery-getter. At the time of the last cable change, we had a local Performance shop in the area where Clarks was about $6/pair.
I don't want to pay for high end. You EXPERIENCED folks on
this forum, I'm sure, know of the best bang for the buck. ABOVE ALL: I want reliability. I live in Southern Calif where the whether is dry and I never ride in wet weather. I live about 6 miles from the ocean (so no salty air) and always garage my bikes from the elements + temperature extremes.
Thanks in advance for any help in selecting the cable!
BTW: If i recall, the OEM cables on this ~ $400 (late 1993 price) bike lasted well over 15 years. Maybe they made better cables back then ... or maybe GF didn't skimp out. Is it worth seeking out USED cables (local bike repair shops) that are in good cond.?