Straddle Wires

[paddy01]

Where the flip do you guys get decent straddle wires from?

I need some nice ones but not with the pyramid style end, just the round style. I've found some nice Jagwire EZ-Handle in US stores but can't find them in the UK.

Cheers

Paddy

 

[clockworkgazz]

e-bay is worth a look.

 

[paddy01]

e-bay is worth a look.

Ai, been on there but can only find the ones with the little pyramid bit on the end and they don't work too well with my old XTR canti's.

Paddy

 

[utahdog2003]

substitute

You can use a normal brake cable, and then for the 'release handle' for your fingers to grip when you release the brake, you can use the removable barrel cable ends that come with some cantilever sets that have releases on both arms, like Record ORs. That works for me, and then you're not looking for straddles any more, the barrels are re-useable (obviously!) and short brake cables are a dime a dozen! Just keep your old cables.

 

[cchris2lou]

as above , but straddle cable are usually a bit thicker , and it improves the brakes .

I get mine from halfords or decathlon .

 

[mattbrown]