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Pros & Cons
Pros
The 500 series is for older bikes that use friction shifting, while the 600 series are for indexed shifting on newer bikes. Generic cables are fine for bikes with friction shifters, most older bikes. Replaced the brake and shift cables on a trek 7000.... Read More
This kit contains universal cables and hosing. They work well and come with some ends for custom sizing if needed.
Cons
It's a shame that the packing done by the factory hurts the quality of the product. They also look terrible.
The front derailleur is on a boom out in front of the bike, and needs a longer than standard cable. The brake cables are a little too stretchy for my liking. Buy shimano standard universal mtb or road brake set.
Highlights
Quality
High quality, works for those who know what they are doing lacing cables.
Good price for quality replacement cables for my brakes.
If it does then you have indexed shifting and the shifter cables for the 500 series will not work as well with the shifters on your bike.
I also wasn't very impressed with the nylon linng and felt like that part got crushed and frayed at the cut site.
Price
Price was right and these replaced my worn shifter cables and housings on my old mountain bike perfectly.
The price was right so all is well.
I didn't expect much given the cheap price.
Competitiveness
The only gripe i have is that i wish bell sold a multi-pack of the longer rear cables.
I use these on vintage bikes, and get years of trouble-free serivce from them.
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- This product had a total of 475 reviews as of our last analysis date on Mar 14 2023.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The rear cables especially on womens bikes rust and become immovable due to the routing of the cable
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The front cable typically lasts much longer
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I dont think their outermost sheath material the black is nearly as thick and sturdy as on the bell set
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I also wasnt very impressed with the nylon linng and felt like that part got crushed and frayed at the cut site
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
In short ill be going back to this bell cable set next time
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The cable housing aka the black sleeve you thread the wore cable threw is nearly impossible to i without crushing it beyond use but if you dont need to cut the housing it works great
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I didnt expect much given the cheap price
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I bought this thinking i would need them when i changed actually replaced my sram twist shift
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