jagwire cables yes or no

[luke's fleche]

looking at getting these cables just want to know if they are worth it or not

http://www.sprockets.uk.com/616/Jagwire-Racer-Complete-Road-Cable-Kit.html?referrer=froogle

cheers luke

 

[mondobongo]

You will get a better response posting your question in Know How or Accessories.

 

[softpeadals]

Yes.

 

[Radius]

Thor Hushovd uses them I think...

 

[andrew_s]

They are ordinary cables, nothing particularly special. Go by price.

"double-ended for Shimano / SRAM and Campagnolo systems" is a disadvantage, not a benefit. It means you've got to gut one nipple off, and a cut end is harder to thread than the end of a new single-ended inner cable, especially if you don't use good cutters.

 

[John the Monkey]

My SCR2.0 had Jagwire cables, as I recall - perfectly ok.

I slightly prefer the Fibrax PTFE coated ones though.

 

[softpeadals]

They are ordinary cables, nothing particularly special. Go by price.

"double-ended for Shimano / SRAM and Campagnolo systems" is a disadvantage, not a benefit. It means you've got to gut one nipple off, and a cut end is harder to thread than the end of a new single-ended inner cable, especially if you don't use good cutters.

Where can you buy any cable cut to the exact length required for a specific application?

Actually I'm wrong there,you cut them after threading, Sorry.

 

[Fab Foodie]

My TCR has Jagwire cables and they've been good fine for my 4 years of 2 to 3 rides per week.

 

[jiggerypokery]

I've got them on my SRAM Force and can't fault them. A multitude of colours are available, you can fit them as a closed system and the linings are good for covering those exposed areas like under the top tube etc.