What Cable do I need?

jimbob 2705
jimbob 2705 Posts: 109
edited August 2012 in Workshop
Hi All,

I need a new cable which goes from the shifter to the front derailleur, but I can't seem to find anything.

It is for a Specialized Allez Elite, which has Tiagra Shifters fitted.

Can anyone tell me (or link me even) what Cable I need?

Many Thanks,

James

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  • Wirral_paul
    Wirral_paul Posts: 2,476
    A universal gear inner cable will do the job just fine (front and rear are the same - just cut to length after fitting). I do prefer the teflon coated ones myself (think Shimano supply these as standard).
  • jimbob 2705
    jimbob 2705 Posts: 109
    Wirral_Paul wrote:
    A universal gear inner cable will do the job just fine (front and rear are the same - just cut to length after fitting). I do prefer the teflon coated ones myself (think Shimano supply these as standard).
    Thanks for that. So do I want something like this :

    http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... 0000000000 (PTFE Coated)

    http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/sp/road-t ... 3000000000 (Stainless Steel).

    And just simply cut to length?

    Thanks and ATB

    James
  • jimbob 2705
    jimbob 2705 Posts: 109
    Anyone? Just so I can get it ordered ASAP!

    Thanks and ATB

    James
  • rpd_steve
    rpd_steve Posts: 361
    Your upper link is just the part you need. It will come with a MTB nipple on one end and road/sti nipple on the other. Cut off the MTB end, fit then cut to length. Use the park tool website for instructions. If your desperate then halfords do gear cables too.

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