Campagnolo brake / gear cables for Gran Sport Group

[RobWJL]

Can anyone advise about the best option? I am considering these:

http://www.jejamescycles.co.uk/campagno ... .html#info

It says suitable for all campagnolo products but not sure if this extends to vintage components.

Are there cheaper third party manufacturers that are worth considering?

I am also trying to get hold of the coiled, stainless steel, rear derailleur cable housing...is there a correct term for this item and has anyone seen it for sale at a reasonable cost?

Thanks in advance

 

[FINNEY1973]

Those cable kits are for modern versions - you probably want a more traditional cable kit, the gear cables don't need any outers if your employing downtube shifters.

Type in 'campagnolo cable outer' into ebay - there's about 4 on there at the moment of the type your after - not exactly cheap but as new old stock you have to pay the premium.

Hope this helps.

 

[RobWJL]

Thanks

 

[agentorange]

Hi again Rob, good to hear the project is going well and my GS groupset has found a good home. I've used standard Ergopower cables (not ultrashift) for my 70s/80s builds before but have found the 'campagnolo' script clashes with the classic lines. I'd look for non-campagnolo cables like Clarkes ro something.

 

[RobWJL]

Thanks - small world!

I suppose its just making sure that the ferrules interface nicely /fit.
Thanks for tip re script.

Any ideas for the exposed steel rear gear housing cable just before the derailieur?

 

[FINNEY1973]

exposed steel housing - type in campagnolo cable outer into ebay as already suggested - plenty for sale on ebay.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NOS-vintage-C ... 33826c8a6b

 

[Midlife]

............bet it doesn't go for £8.99

Shaun

 

[FINNEY1973]

I paid 51p more than that a few week back for a NOS one - you may be surprised by how little some of these go for although it is still nearly £10 for a bit of wound steel. And I didn't get any nice logo'd packaging.