[Kntr]

Its time to upgrade my derailer cables and housing. Ive always run the Jagwire. Is the XTR stuff any better?

 

[Racebike]

IMHO, no. You get the fancy sealed ferrules on the XTR but the housing itself seems to be of the same quality.

Perhaps better to put a little more money into a higher quality cable and keeping everything clean.

 

[DhDork]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/f19/worth-getting-good-shifting-housing-cable-210515/

 

[Kntr]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/f19/worth-getting-good-shifting-housing-cable-210515/

Thanks, but that thread is over 3 years old. Im hoping something has changed in 3 years.

 

[zdubyadubya]

the only cable/housing system that i have found to be any different than standard big box stuff that comes in reams at your local shop, is Gore.

 

[MmmBones]

I have found both XTR/DA and Jagwire housing work better than the less expensive stuff. XTR/DA housing seems to be pretty slick and durable. Its smoother on the outside than Jagwire, which seams less prone to moving in cable guides or when zip-tied. I have been using machined brass ferrules with good results, they are easier to pull apart to check for blown housing and clean. They also seam to be quieter then alloy ferrules. I used to use tri-flow or slick honey to lube the cable and housing but R&R's Cable Magic is my lube of choice these days!

Cheers!

 

[RedOne]

XTR SP-41 housing is pre lubricated with silicone grease. I'm using it with the XTR PTFE coated cables, works great for small money.