Re: [CR]Bar-End Cable Sheaths

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From: "Phil Brown" <philcycles@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Bar-End Cable Sheaths
Date: Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:52:06 -0800


On Mar 31, 2008, at 2:40 PM, Carb7008@cs.com wrote:
> As I'm converting to bar-end shifters, I went to several LBS looking
> for the
> metal-(SS?) wound cable sheaths with no luck. They said most folks
> now use
> regular vinyl-coated derailleur outers. Is there a source for the
> metal ones or
> have they too gone the way of the Dodo? (also used between stop and
> rear
> deraill)
>

New index style housing works SO much better than the old stuff it isn't funny. I used it on all my bikes with barends and it's so much better than the old stuff. No comparison. Phil Brown Stove repair today in Berkeley, Calif.