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https://www.ebay.com/itm/36338701640...Cclp%3A2047675
Here's a link for shifter cables @$8.US for 10 |
It has been a while since I've purchased shift cables. And, I don't remember having any issues with the old Nuovo Record shifters.
I did have to grind down the ends for using with my 11-speed Campy shifters. I have a little diamond grinder from Harbor Freight (chainsaw sharpener) that I use for gently reducing something like the shifter cable slightly. I've found it to be quite handy, even if it doesn't have a tool rest. I usually buy in bulk. I only purchase stainless now. Campy shift Cables: $2.80 each for 10 pack. https://www.ebay.com/itm/224088459389 Shimano (oversized) shift cables: $0.90 each for 10 pack. https://www.ebay.com/itm/384105255246 https://www.ebay.com/itm/363387016401 |
Searching "10" next time. Thanks for the links!
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Originally Posted by Bad Lag
(Post 22705357)
My levers are 1970's-era Campagnolo Nuovo Record.
Which shifter cables will fit (the barrel end)? Who makes good cables these days? Fibrax make a gear cable that works just fine with Campagnolo , Simplex levers with the sligthly smaller than Shimano end . NO filing needed ! I bought a boxfull a while back ( 100 ) The Fibrax number for a box is FCG3102 If you can find a stockist they would have singles ? |
Originally Posted by JohnDThompson
(Post 22705813)
FWIW, I've converted standard "in-line barrel" cable ends to functional Huret disc-type cable ends by squeezing the barrel in a vise until it fits into the slot on the Huret shifter. Often, a little touch-up with a file is needed to get the proper fit. It seldom takes more than a couple of minutes altogether to modify the cable end.
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My thanks to everyone.
One issue I'm having with the links you've helpfully provided is I do not use ebay, at all. |
Originally Posted by Bad Lag
(Post 22706720)
My thanks to everyone.
One issue I'm having i with the links you've helpfully provided is I do not use ebay, at all. |
With your help, I bought a kit via Amazon. It has all 4 cables (2 brake & 2 shifter), for $30. It seems steep but the cables would otherwise be $10 each, so I "saved" $10.
The kit comes with two different types of housing - LEX-SL L3 Cable Housing - LEX Reinforced, L3 Slick Lubed Liner and CGX L3 Low Compression Housing - CGX Reinforced, L3 Slick Lubed Liner, BLACK color. I'll need an engineering PhD to understand the difference and figure out which housing goes where. :) |
I can’t help you with the housing nomenclature from that particular vendor, but I can’t recommend compressionless brake housing highly enough.
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Any port in a storm?
Last cable set I bought was this one. It came with stainless cables and really decent shift housing. All the housing brake and shift was lined. for 10 bucks you could do worse. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Huffy-Bik...-Set/605952726 |
A pic of the place where I cut the shift cable
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c99708ef43.jpg |
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