Dura Ace 9000 Mech cables--worth it if you have 7900?

bartersb

Having read reviews that suggested that much of the superior shifting performance of DA9000 over 7900 is down to the cables I was wondering whether anyone has upgraded their cables only & noticed this claimed benefit? My 7900 cables are less than 12 months old so not due to be replaced due to wear & tear just yet.

crankycrank

Worth a look. http://biketestreviews.com/cablesets-pa ... o-bc-9000/

matt-h

I read that review just yesterday and puchased a set to go on my new 6800 being built up

matt

glasgowbhoy

are they available to buy? can't see them in a search?

matt-h

Merlin http://www.merlincycles.com/search/?t=p ... %2CcmsLite have them

Matt

glasgowbhoy

twice the price of the normal shimano cabling.....nah, I'll prbably not bother

dennisn

Not sure what you think you're going to gain. While most things do slowly get better over the years, I wish I had a dollar for every "NEW AND IMPROVED" cable set that has come on the market. I look on most of these claims as at least 90% hype.

bernithebiker

dennisn wrote:

Not sure what you think you're going to gain. While most things do slowly get better over the years, I wish I had a dollar for every "NEW AND IMPROVED" cable set that has come on the market. I look on most of these claims as at least 90% hype.

Normally, I'd agree with you, but having recently fitted a set of these, I'm impressed - they even feel slippery in your hand...!

blablablacksheep

question:

I have canyon SLX 8 2012, from the looks and from what i remember of the old spec it had jagwire cables throughout the bike?...

Do you think its worth spending £80 on new cables, gear and brake......