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Shimano
XTR brake cable set
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Submitted by
bigpedaler
a Cross Country Rider
from NE Indiana
Date Reviewed: April 11, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | the next one | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$24.00 | | Purchased At: | online | | Strengths: | ease of installation, incredibly smooth, looks good, XTR! | | Weaknesses: | none | | Similar Products Used: | a bunch | | Bike Setup: | Dakar XLT, Nixon, Race Face, X.9, 819's, BB7 | | Bottom Line: | PERFECT -- make my BB7's feel like hydro's! My racer-boy buddy compared them to Hayes hydraulics. So far, there has been NO degradation in performance, either. This is the only Shimano I will allow on my bike! | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
peternguyen
a Weekend Warrior
from Australia
Date Reviewed: April 7, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | Lyster | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$15.00 | | Strengths: | Smooth actuation, tough inner cable, effective ferrules | | Weaknesses: | Possibly not long enough if you want to run full length housing, although it was just long enough for me. | | Similar Products Used: | Jagwire | | Bike Setup: | 04 GT iDrive | | Bottom Line: | A simple cable upgrade can make your v or disc brakes feel so much better and more responsive, and this is the cable to upgrade to. These cables can make you're brakes feel close to hydraulics, and the ferrules are very effective in keeping dirt out. I have ridden in wet, muddy conditions, and these cables were not at all compromised. The inner cables are very tough too, they don't deform when clamped by the pinch bolt, and it doesn't even fray, so i don't even use cable crimps. It was cheap when i got it, although a bit more expensive now since the Shimano price increase. Top product nonetheless. So you know, the grey colored cables have the 'XTR' print, while the black does not, it just says 'Shimano SIS'. Grey looks better anyway. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
belowambient
a Downhiller
from boise, idaho
Date Reviewed: October 17, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | shinglecreek | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$22.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | very cheap, does the job as a new cable should | | Weaknesses: | none yet... we'll see later on how long it holds up but im sure ill be pleased for the price compared to high end cable setups | | Similar Products Used: | jagwire | | Bike Setup: | RM '01 slayer | | Bottom Line: | not enough time to really judge, and since they are brand new, i'm quite sure i'll be pleased... my only concern with any new product would be the durability, so i'll have to update later... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
justdave
a Cross Country Rider
from davidramirez81@aol.com
Date Reviewed: October 5, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | The streets | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$40.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay.com | | Strengths: | I use these cables for my commuter folding bike (Montague MX). They make such a huge difference in the "feel." They almost make stopping easier than on my regular mountain bike, almost. It's hard to explain but once you pull the lever, you can feel the difference. | | Weaknesses: | NONE AT ALL, EXCEPT THAT YOU DIDN'T BUY IT!!!!!!!! | | Similar Products Used: | STOCK CRAP | | Bike Setup: | Aerospoke wheels, fox forks, shimano here and there, what does it matter, jeez | | Bottom Line: | Buy these cables, even though they're a bit pricey. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Lupton
a Cross Country Rider
from Suffolk, UK
Date Reviewed: October 4, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | Alton Water/ Shotley Peninsula | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$18.00 | | Purchased At: | ebay | | Strengths: | Huge improvement in braking performance & feel. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Avid standard cables. | | Bike Setup: | Trek Fuel 98 (02 model), XT drivetrain, Mavic 819 rims on Bonty race hubs. | | Bottom Line: | Worth every penny. I was really starting to wish I had disk brakes until I fitted these cables. No worries now. Smooth, light action & powerful. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Luc
a Cross Country Rider
from canada
Date Reviewed: February 21, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$25.00 | | Purchased At: | LBS | | Strengths: | Like any other | | Weaknesses: | none really. Should be available to buy per foot... ( see botom line ) | | Similar Products Used: | Jagwire, avid flake jacket, teflon coated whatever ! | | Bike Setup: | Mostly Xt | | Bottom Line: | Set-up is like the the rest (best). But they just last. Been through very muddy races, raids. ABSOLUTLY GREAT. Minimal maintenance. Was a per ride job before. Recommended. But....now I need a full lenght housing to my rear derailleur for my new frame.....N/A !!!! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Pensacola,FL USA
Date Reviewed: November 22, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$30.00 | | Purchased At: | excel sports | | Strengths: | Very easy setup. Smooth operation, no stretch, seems very durable. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Gore Ride-On cables, Aztec cables | | Bike Setup: | Merlin Illiad frame, Shimano XT drivetrain, Avid Ultimate Brakes | | Bottom Line: | Smooth strong braking, simple setup, good looks, and thick stretch free cables. No gimmicks. Performs as well as the Gore Ride-On's, more durable that the Aztec's. These are my favorites. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon
a Cross Country Rider
from Winter Haven
Date Reviewed: March 3, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Alafia | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$14.00 | | Purchased At: | Jenson USA | | Strengths: | These cables operate very smoothly. I highly recommend them. | | Weaknesses: | Wish they came in black | | Bike Setup: | Trek | | Bottom Line: | These cables work very well. I realized how smooth they were when I accidentally broke the rear brake cable (my fault). I replaced it with a cheap cable (reusing the XTR casing). Now I can feel a significant difference between the front & rear brakes. The front brake (Xtr) is smooth & easy to pull. The rear brake exhibts some friction & is not as smooth as the front. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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