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Shimano Polymer Coated Shift Cable Set

ShimanoPolymer Coated Shift Cable Set(Return to Product Page)

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Review by Jeff

Reviewed 3/18/2024
by Jeff
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Improved my Campy Rear Derailleur Performance !

I have been so impressed with the performance and durability of this cable on my Shimano GRX 810 equipped gravel bike, that I installed it in my Campagnolo Super Record 11 speed Ergo shift lever on my road bike. Even ran it through the existing Campy cable housing. It made my shifting (which was already great) even better by reducing the friction within the housing which also makes fine-tuning the R. derailleur easier.

I was told this can't be done because the Shimano cable diameter is bigger and the anchor button on the end is bigger. Measurements with my digital calipers showed the Campy and Shimano cables to be the SAME diameter. The button end of the Shimano cable is slightly bigger diameter, but it still fit in the Ergo Shifter anchoring slot, albeit a tighter fit.

In the end, there's noticeably less friction and the shift paddle has a lighter touch.

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Review by Bamicus

Reviewed 8/5/2024
by Bamicus
Cycling Enthusiast
Nashville
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Really works

Better than regular cables, much smoother shifting. A little pricey though.

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Review by fcotanis

Reviewed 5/24/2021
by fcotanis
Cycling Enthusiast
Falls Church, VA
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4 of 5 customers found this review helpful.
Fantastic when new but

I replaced old JAGwire cable with this and had fantastic shifting until recently. I noticed that the rear derailleur was needing a very small adjustment. Upon adjusting I noticed that shifting was now inconsistent. Further troubleshooting led me to find that the coating had started chaffing off. That made me feel extremely disappointed of what originally felt like a superb product.

I think I've done less than 500 miles on these cables. :-(

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 7/20/2023
by Anonymous
Louisiana
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The only smoother shift option would be electronic

Shimano cables never have let me down. The shifting is so smooth and quick. It does not skip a beat.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 6/28/2021
by Anonymous
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New shift cables

Shifting is noticeably smoother.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 12/12/2013
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
San Diego
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7 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
Very slick shifter cable

This is a very slick shift cable to use. Installation is easy and the cable is a very smooth and slippery in the cable housing. I did not install this in the 9000 or 6800 (installed on 7900). I was very careful and scraped the coating off the cable where it is clamped in with the fixing bolt, paranoid of cable clamp slippage. Not cheap, but a very smooth and slick cable.

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Review by Addison

Reviewed 9/26/2022
by Addison
Pendleton
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Great cables

I had to acquire some other odds and ends to complete the job but these are great cables.

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Review by Thomas

Reviewed 1/30/2020
by Thomas
Poughkeepsie
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0 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good price

Quick ship, fair price!

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Review by Phil

Reviewed 10/10/2019
by Phil
vancouver, WA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Works great

These are the standard cable housing for Shimano mechanical shifters. They work well and are durable.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 1/21/2019
by Anonymous
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2 of 2 customers found this review helpful.
Reliable shifting

This is a reliable, well made set of shifter cables and housing that works with either SRAM or Shimano systems. You'll have to pre-stretch the cables a bit before locking down your pinch bolts permanently, but once that's done, you're shifting will be precise.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 7/16/2018
by Anonymous
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Smooth shifting

Replaced the original 105 brifters with new versions that route cables on the handlebars. Shifting was basically OK but not what i expected from new equipment. Replaced the cables and housings with this package. Huge improvement.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 2/6/2018
by Anonymous
Livermore
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Going back to original

By bike came set up with Jagwire. Didnt last very long. Inner cable started to come apart. Going back to Shimsno.

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Review by Sarto

Reviewed 12/8/2017
by Sarto
Competitive Racer
Livermore
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Best shift cables around

What a difference these cables made in shifting performance. Easy to install and a good price. I have a set on my other bike thats been on for almost 2 years with a lot of miles and still shifting good.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 5/22/2017
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer
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The best cable set

Works the best, last a long time, and the price is right.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 3/30/2017
by Anonymous
Daily Commuter
Vancouver WA
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
they do what there supposed to do very well.

installed as normal and they work like a charm.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 12/29/2016
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Mr. Smoothy

A fine shift cable set for a road bike, IMO.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 4/8/2019
by Anonymous
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1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
Good cables

Just re-cabled my Pinarello with these. Shifts great

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/14/2014
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
St. Louis, MO
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3 of 3 customers found this review helpful.
Excellent high end slippery cables

I bought these cables for use on my Ultegra 6500 group. Bike shifts effortlessly now.

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Review by Anonymous

Reviewed 8/31/2018
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
San Jose
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High quality Shimano component.

Replacement for existing cables.

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