[Kyle2834]

I've searched and nothing conclusive came up regarding these. For the cable housing, they use fiberglass rather than steel. My plan was to use this for both the shifter cable and the dropper cable. Does anyone here have any opinions/experience with it?

 

[Ole]

They don't work very well, they twist and compress. The lightest I've found that can take a beating is Jagwire Elite XEX housing. Steel, but with much fewer strands than normal, and thus a bit lighter than standard Shimano housing.

 

[TylerVernon]

We need a carbon fiber based shift housing.

 

[tbellrun23]

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[Radical_53]

They don't work very well, they twist and compress. The lightest I've found that can take a beating is Jagwire Elite XEX housing. Steel, but with much fewer strands than normal, and thus a bit lighter than standard Shimano housing.

I've been using the Alligator in combination with full-length liners and Powercordz cables for quite a while now. They do work well but they will start creaking at some point, no matter how much you take care of dirt & debris.
For my new builds, I'll give Jagwire a go. Alligator won't work with internal cable routing and/or the padding needed will neglect the weight difference. Not worth the hassle.

 

[Koban]

Totally different route; Why not skip shifting cable. Go wireless. Like the SRAM AXS and RockShox AXS dropper. Use it on al of my 3 bikes.

 

[Radical_53]

Simple, it's heavier and I don't want any batteries on my bike.

It reduces the lifetime of the bike, in a way, and it'd be much more expensive to replace in case of an accident.

 

[Koban]

On my HT with AXS the weight is now 8.7 kilo and with the new seat post 8.6/5. AXS is not that heavier then my old XTR setup. Under the line it is a few grams lighter ;-)

 

[Radical_53]

Sure, not heavier than XTR. But heavier than XX1 with a cable.

PS: i-Link Mini with Powercordz came in at 28g for the whole bike.

 

[Monkeychunki]

Don’t suppose anyone knows if Powercordz is still in business or where I can get a set from?

cheers

 

[127.0.0.1]

Powercordz is dead, too many issues.

 

[Monkeychunki]

I used the brake cables previously and thought they were good. I’m after a set of road brake cables for a new build

 

[Radical_53]

The brake cables I had got brittle and started to crack (white ones). I’d doubt there’s a fresh set around somewhere but maybe you’re lucky.
I liked them too and never had problems riding them.


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