Gore ride on versus Shimano XTR gear cables

Iain C

A while ago I changed my cables...I was advised that a big roll of outer from Parker International is the same as XT...but it's not. It's a bigger diameter, does not sit in the hose guides properly, and the ends are no good in dirt, and the ends off the old cables won't fit.

So it's time to splash out on some proper sealed cables. I helped a mate fit XTRs to his Kona the other week and they seem very good, but I was wondering if the Gore sealed Ride-Ons are worth the extra. A lot of the riding I do does tend to be very muddy.

Or do I just go for Transfil Mud Lovers?

Any expriences?

Thanks!

Northwind

I'm really pleased with the XTR kit so far, other than that it didn't come with enough outer. But it's very light action and so far completely mud proof, which is all I ask really. I've not been using them for long enough to know how they last, but signs are good. And the price is pretty great, even though I had to buy more outers it still worked out decent.

(I think there's enough outer for regular bikes, mine uses full length sleeves though, and while there's quite a bit of outer in the kit, it's all pre-cut to short lengths)

gcwebbyuk

Before someone points you at the search engine, I will suggest this link:

http://www.bikeradar.com/mtb/forums/vie ... highlight=

As I asked the same question a couple of weeks ago - I chose Gore in the end - but have only ridden once since then so can't so how good they are yet.

ride_whenever

If you've got cable stops then get transfil flying snakes...


awesome cables, fully sealed but use the stops.

Iain C

Guys

I did use the search function for "gore ride on" but it just brought up hundreds of irrelevant threads...sorry guys.

Mods, please close this thread and I'll pick the discussion up on the other one!

gcwebbyuk

The search engine is pants!!!