Transmission Cables and Housings

Bike cables and housing – For braking and shifting

The bike cables and housing are involved in the braking and the shifting and therefore form an integral part of the complete groupset. Housing is there to protect, lubricate and guide the cables. In the case of braking, the cable, once you pull on the brake levers, to pull on the callipers and tighten the brake pads against the rim. In the case of shifting, the cable moves the derailleurs from right to left and vice versa to change gear. Derailleur cables and brake cables are different: derailleur cables have a smaller diameter. Cables and housing are road bike components that should be changed regularly to keep the groupset running smoothly. In this respect, electronic groupsets have the advantage of requiring less maintenance: cables and housing for shifting are replaced by electronic wires, so only the brake cables and housing need to be changed regularly.

Bike cables and housing – To optimise your groupset

Bike cables and housing must make braking and shifting as clean and smooth as possible. With this in mind, a brand like Nokon has revolutionised the market with fibreglass-reinforced Teflon housing with small aluminium ferrules on top. This system not only makes the groupset smoother but also lightens the overall cable and housing assembly. Like most manufacturers, Nokon now offers housing in different colours to match your road bike and personalise your groupset.

Bike cables and housing – Wide selection at Probikeshop.fr

For your bike cables and housing, you have plenty of choice at Probikeshop.fr: Nokon, Shimano, Campagnolo, Jagwire… Derailleur cables, brake cables, brake + derailleur cable and housing kits, red, yellow, white, black, pink, blue, green, grey, orange… there is something for every need and every taste!

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