Do they make Outer Cables That Dont Rust?

Doobz
Doobz Posts: 2,800
edited August 2008 in Workshop
anyone know of any cable outers that are not prone to rusting? The Dura Ace ones do my head in always having to change them and having poor braking when they are on the way out..
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  • Doobz
    Doobz Posts: 2,800
    any ideas?
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  • ride_whenever
    ride_whenever Posts: 13,279
    Aren't the cable outers plastic coated?

    If you want to fit some better cable try tranfil, wiggle sell them. All stainless construction and cf/kevlar outers. I've not had any problems, even off road.
    Neeermad
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  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    If you're on about gear cables then Gore ride-on lightweight are made of non-metallic stuff, like kevlar or something. Expensive but much better than standard stuff (lighter shifting etc.)

    Gore also do some brake cables but they might be metal inside...

    The thing about sealed cables is that the inner is separated from the outer by a plastic hose, so you won't have any of the problems you describe.
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • Doobz
    Doobz Posts: 2,800
    yea they are plastic coated but its the spiral metal bit in the middle that seems to be giving me the issues. I will have a look at the ones you guys have mentioned.. thanks
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  • il_principe
    il_principe Posts: 9,155
    Nokon? http://www.poshbikes.com/make.php?7

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