Brake and gear cables

[Andywinds]

Hi, are the same cables and housing used for both brakes and gears? I run the SRAM rival setup.

 

[tincaman]

No, the inners have different nipples on the end and are different diameters. The gear inners are 1.2mm and the brakes 1.5/1.6mm. The outers are 4mm and 5mm respectively

 

[Andywinds]

No, the inners have different nipples on the end and are different diameters. The gear inners are 1.2mm and the brakes 1.5/1.6mm. The outers are 4mm and 5mm respectively

Thanks, I am glad I asked now.

 

[raleighnut]

The outers are different too.

 

[Globalti]

Brake outers have a spiral reinforcement and are quite flexible. Gear outers have a longitudinal reinforcement and are thinner and stiffer.

 

[lpretro1]

Never ever use gear outer on brakes - t'other way round is ok (though best to use pucker gear outer). SRAM gear cables are often thinner (1.1mm). PTFE coated ones are much slicker

 

[Andywinds]

Will this kit do the job? I've got two very similar threads going now, sorry!

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/jagwire-racer-brake-and-gear-cable-kit-for-road-bikes/

 

[lpretro1]

It looks fine - just get yourself some good cable cutters to do the job properly. Don't leave any jagged ends as this can cause cable drag. Watch out cos when you buy a kit like that you may find that some of the wires are cut shorter than the others - short brake one is for front and longer gear one for rear gear for example

 

[Andywinds]

It looks fine - just get yourself some good cable cutters to do the job properly. Don't leave any jagged ends as this can cause cable drag. Watch out cos when you buy a kit like that you may find that some of the wires are cut shorter than the others - short brake one is for front and longer gear one for rear gear for example

I've never changed a SRAM rival gear/brake cable set before so should be fun.

 

[lpretro1]

I find with SRAM front gears you have to get the cable quite tight. Just take your time and take photos of cabling routing as you remove them. Is it internal cables or external?

 

[Andywinds]

I find with SRAM front gears you have to get the cable quite tight. Just take your time and take photos of cabling routing as you remove them. Is it internal cables or external?

What do you mean by tight. I've replaced MTB gear cables before just not road ones. Yes I will take pics etc, I'll have to youtube this as I cannot even see how to remove the brake or gear cables yet lol.

 

[lpretro1]

Remove bar tape b4 u start Tight = good tension

 

[Andywinds]

Remove bar tape b4 u start Tight = good tension

I've got a new bar so it all ready to go. Hopefully get all this done tomorrow night for a test run after.