Bicycle cables
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Bicycle cables: tips on fitting correctly
Words by Richard Hallett
My new Enigma Ethos touring bicycle needs its bicycle cables fitted. Is this the most enjoyable part of the build? Erm… There’s something disagreeable about handling the untamed beast that is a loose inner wire, but it has to be done… Read more >
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[…] I’m happy with the result. The gears change as smoothly as ever, the brakes work perfectly which is partly due to them being thoroughly stripped and cleaned as part of the process, and the bars are comfortable. I prefer thinner tape and I’m impressed how cushioned this tape is despite it’s lack of bulk. I tried to rip an offcut of the bar tape and I’m pleased to report that it held up well. Although bar tape is relatively cheap and most people treat it as a consumable you want it to stand up to a bit of abuse. For a thorough description of cables, take a look at our article on cable fitting. […]