Subject: Brake Cables
Author: Charlie Mullendore
Date: Mar 29, 2005, 3:41 PM
Post ID: 1718617784
A few weeks ago I posted about my search for a better quality brake
cable. Today I received my cables from Barnett (Thanks to Joe Jump!) and
they are excellent both in appearance and function. Once installed and
adjusted on the '72 Ambo project bike, the lever is firm and the fit
perfect. The inner cable is the same diameter as the original off of my
'69, but the outer housing and ends are actually smaller diameter
lending a less bulky look. The adjuster and ends appear to be stainless.
Should note that these do not have a brake light switch and I'm not sure
if Barnett can do one with it. Cost was $36 each + shipping.
I ordered two after discovering the original off of the '69 (that I sent
to Barnett as a sample) had the adjuster busted in half. Likely this
happened in my little collision with a large bird running across the
road near Bedford, PA a few years ago.
Charlie
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