In a message dated 12/17/2002 12:25:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, RobinsonRG@IIMEF.USMC.MIL writes:
> I wanted to ask what type of cable housing was used with bar-end
> shifters for a 60's era bike? I have a large coil of Campagnolo stainless
> steel derailleur cable housing, maybe 12 foot in length, that I guess may
> have been used for this purpose. It's the same as the housing used with
> the
> rear derailleur from the chainstay stop to the derailleur...no plastic
> liner
> or cover. After looking at many photos I still am not able to tell. Some
> use what appears to be brake cable housing and others use something very
> similar to the housing I have. Any thoughts?
I've used metal housing with a Polyethylene(?) liner inserted. I got mine from "Loose Screws", but I can't find it on their website anymore. Looks good, works good, maybe not as good as index derailleur housing, but much better than plain metal housing.
Pete Geurds
Douglassville, PA