I know I posted this in the mechanics section, but I usually see more people viewing here. After about an 8 year hiatus, i'm getting back into mountain biking. My last bike (Univega 808), I had gore sealed cables installed (with the little yellow jacket). I would love to get them again for my new bike, but a quick search of a couple online vendors and i can't find them. I haven't checked with local shops yet, but does anyone know if these things even exist anymore?
Gore cables
- Thread starter nohbody
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Never even heard of them....
I used them in the past but haven't looked for them for a few years. I thought they were great.
They stopped making gore cables several years ago. This came as a shock to me too. I have several sets stashed away. The closest thing you can buy now is nokon or avid flak jackets. I'm running the nokon right now. It's not completely sealed (ala gore) but it isn't totally ruined if contaminated (ala gore)
Good luck and welcome back
Good luck and welcome back
i bought a set of gore ride on's a few months ago at the lbs.. they are definitely still made, because the shop has only been open for about a year, so all his inventory is new.
AWESOME!!!! One of the best bike products ever made...I loved 'em!
Handlebarsfsr said:
Really? When I inquired about them to a local shop, they said they weren't.
Maybe I need to keep looking.
And FYI, if your trying to save money, only use them on the back. It doesn't make much difference on the front and the cable is the same length. You can do 2 bikes for $50 instead of just 1
This is good advice. I did the same thing.buildyourown said:
I haven't seen the Gore cables in years. I use the Avid Flak Jackets. They hold up pretty good to most conditions. The only time I have problems is in Winter riding on Capitol Forest. The mud can truly be exceptional during a long rainy period and I don't think anything would hold out the mud then.
Were these any cheaper than the avid or nokon cables? Price is the only reason I still run el-cheapo der. cable.
The Flak Jackets run around $25.00 Bucks. I can outfit the bike and if a problem with the shifting develops, it is usually isolated to the housing right above the rear derailleur. I just replace that short section and install a new cable and all is well. I have ran the same jackets for a year of steady riding but I have switched cables several times. I have replaced the lower jacket only a couple times after really muddy rides. 
My setup for cheap and easy butter shifting in the northwest. I ride all winter and have great shifting.
1. Buy 5mm cable housing, never the smaller 3.5 or 4mm stuff
2. Run full length housing all the way from your shifter down to your derailleur
3. Put the teflon coated stainless cables in there
4. Never use lube on your cables
Works like a charm!
1. Buy 5mm cable housing, never the smaller 3.5 or 4mm stuff
2. Run full length housing all the way from your shifter down to your derailleur
3. Put the teflon coated stainless cables in there
4. Never use lube on your cables
Works like a charm!